Resources
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Empowering Educators website contains guidebooks with concrete strategies, instructional videos, and other pedagogic resources designed to support educators in helping their students engage in effective, courageous conversations about race and social justice
Addressing Race and Trauma in the Classroom: A Resource for Educators, National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Being Anti-Racist is Central to Trauma-Informed Care: Principles of an Anti-Racist, Trauma-Informed Organization, National Child Traumatic Stress Network
How to Be an Antiracist Educator, Dena Simmons
Why We Can't Afford Whitewashed Social-Emotional Learning, Dena Simmons
Embrace Race website with focus on raising a generation of children who are thoughtful, informed, and brave about race
Compilation of well-curated resources around cultural responsiveness and equity put together by the National Center for School Mental Health that is tailored for people who work in schools
Summary of Dr. Kenneth V. Hardy's recommendations about how to talk about race and racism (differentiates the tasks of a white person vs. tasks of a person of color)
Black Lives Matter website
Resources for people with white skin privilege who seek to combat racism:
Robin DeAngelo's 6-minute talk: Why "I'm Not a Racist" Is Only Half the Story (Robin DeAngelo is the author "White Fragility")
Allyship information and resources from the Dismantle Collective
Time article on responsibilities of white people around combatting racism
List of 75 things white people can do for racial justice that contains actionable tips that can be implemented immediately
Books on Promoting Equity and Racial Justice for Educators and Other School Staff:
Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students (Zaretta Hammond)
For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood...and the Rest of Y'all Too: Reality Pedagogy and Urban Education (Christopher Emdin)
The Little Book of Race and Restorative Justice: Black Lives, Healing, and US Social Transformation (Fania Davis)
Courageous Conversations About Race: A Field Guide for Achieving Equity in Schools (Glenn Singleton)
Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We Think, Feel, and Do (Jennifer Eberhardt)
How to Be an Anti-Racist (Ibram X. Kendi)
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Healthy Environments and Response to Trauma in Schools (HEARTS): A whole-school, multi-level, prevention and intervention program from creating trauma-informed, safe and supportive schools (article published in School Mental Health journal)
UCSF Healthy Environments and Response to Trauma in Schools (HEARTS) (chapter in Assessing and Treating Youth Exposed to Traumatic Stress by Victor Carrion)
NBC Today Show: This School Puts Mental Health and Relationship-Building First to Help Students Thrive (video featuring HEARTS at Bessie Carmichael School)
Institute for Health Policy Forum: Addressing Trauma in School-Aged Children (30-minute video of HEARTS Director's keynote presentation)
EdSource Article: Schools promoting 'trauma-informed' teaching to reach troubled students
ASCD OpEd: A Year with COVID: Five Ways to Foster Well Being and Resilience in the Classroom
Greater Good Science Center Article: How to Help a Traumatized Child in the Classroom
Greater Good Science Center Article: How to Support Stressed-Out Teachers
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Trauma Informed Care Project: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
National Center for School Safety, Trauma-Informed, Resilience-Oriented Schools Toolkit
Restorative Practices/Restorative Justice
Greater Good Science Center: Education Science-based wellness practices and information for those in education
Books on Trauma-Informed Approaches in Schools:
Craig, Susan E. (2008). Reaching and Teaching Children Who Hurt: Strategies for Your Classroom. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Craig, SE. (2015). Trauma-Sensitive Schools: Learning Communities Transforming Children's Lives, K-5. NY: Teachers College Press.
Souers K., and Hall P. (2016). Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom. Alexandrea, VA: ASCD.
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Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Resources to Support Students and Staff
California Department of Education Mental Health Resources
California Department of Public Health Office of School Health Hub