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June 17th, 2020

6/17/2020

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Yesterday, we discussed how to talk about race with children (and adults because let’s be honest, we all have work to do). Today, Teaching Tolerance sent me my regular subscription of amazing resources and they have some similar thoughts percolating.

In various discussions, I hear people say "what if..."
  • I say the wrong thing?
  • I don’t know all of the facts?
  • I use the wrong resource?
  • I’m the only one having the discussion on my team?
  • My discussion is a complete flop?

Here are two quotes from this article that eased my mind:

"So if you feel that the conversation is too heavy or that the weight of having to end racism is in your lesson plan, humble yourself and relax. It isn’t. Your students need you to allow them space, not to fix the world."

"And when you don’t have the words and can’t plan the lessons, don’t just say nothing; say exactly what you are feeling. That will mean more to your students than you may ever know."

Don't Say Nothing

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  • Home
  • Blog
  • About
  • Anti-Racist Guide for Educators
    • Websites to Bookmark
    • Learning by Listening
    • Combat Racism
    • Policy: Diversity and Equity
    • Reflect on Your Experience and Teaching
    • Teaching Resources >
      • PreK-12 Resources
      • Higher Education Resources
      • Lesson Plans >
        • Early Childhood
        • Elementary
        • Middle School
        • High School
    • Reflect on Your Library >
      • Data Review
      • Resources for Reflecton
      • Book Lists for Educators
      • Book Lists for Children
    • Action Items
  • Anti-Racist Teacher Planner