Equity & Access Resources
As a District, we want to engage with our community and take the necessary steps to address systemic racism and injustice in our schools. We hope to have open conversations and communication with our parent, student and staff community to reinforce the importance of this work and the ongoing efforts it will take. We have created this webpage with resources for parents, students and staff to engage in these conversations to work towards creating a more inclusive and welcoming community for all students. We will also continue to examine the best ways to create safe spaces for students to feel heard and welcome on campus.
Addressing Racialized Violence with Our Students
- Affirming Black Lives Without Inducing Trauma
- Black Lives Matter at School
- Black Trauma And Showing Up At Work
- Column: White people don’t understand the trauma of viral police-killing videos
- An Educator’s Guide to This Moment: Resources for Educators, Parents, and Students
- George Floyd, Racism and Law Enforcement Guide
- Having 'The Talk': Expert Guidance On Preparing Kids For Police Interactions
- Preparing to Discuss Race and Police Violence in the Classroom
- Racial Equity Resource Guide
- San Diego ADL Press Release on George Floyd (May 31, 2020)
- Talking to Kids About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
- Teaching About Race, Racism and Police Violence
- Teaching about Racism, Violence, Inequity and the Criminal Justice System
- The Talk: Surviving Police Encounters While Black
Resources for Educators
- Five Keys to Challenging Implicit Bias
- Let's Talk About Racism in Schools
- Let's Talk: Discussing Race, Racism and other Difficult Topics with Students
- Race Talk: Engaging Young People in Conversations about Race and Racism
- Social Identities and Systems of Oppression
- Speak Up: Opening a Dialogue with Youth about Racism
- Talking about Race
- Creating the Space to Talk About Race in Your School
- Anti-Racist Resources from Greater Good
- Shattering Inequalities
- Equity Visits
- Equity by Design
- ESL/ELL's Teacher Survival Guide
- Solving Disproportionality and Achieving Equity
Resources for Teachers:
- Affirming Black Lives Without Inducing Trauma
- Anti-bias Curriculum Guides
- Black Oppression and Resistance
- Books Matter
- How Should I Talk about Race in my Mostly White Classroom
- Let’s Talk Guide
- The New York Times Magazine 1619 Project
- Responding to Hate and Bias at School Guide
- San Diego No Place for Hate
- Speak Up at School Guide
- Teaching America’s National Crime: Lynching
- Teaching Strategies