Change Starts With Me: Talking About Race in the Elementary Classroom
Change Starts With Me: Talking About Race in the Elementary Classroom
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An elementary teacher’s guide to breaking the unproductive silence surrounding race and racism.
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An elementary teacher’s guide to breaking the unproductive silence surrounding race and racism.
You can make a difference in how young students see and understand race and racism. Grounded in real-world examples, this accessible, insightful guide tackles topics like White silence, the scientific origin of skin color, and societal fears of being perceived as a racist. Readers will find solutions to overcome barriers like inherent biases and wary parents while helping students understand emotional and complex issues.
Elementary classroom teachers will:
- Help young children develop a foundational understanding about race and racism rooted in anti-bias practices
- Vicariously experience a classroom’s transformation from silent to celebratory
- Learn and teach the scientific origins of skin color and how differences should be acknowledged and celebrated
- Build skills in maintaining transparency and clear communication with hesitant parents
- Gain confidence to break the silence surrounding these complex and profound topics
- Grades:
- PreK-12
- Author(s):
- Madeleine Rogin
- Publisher:
- Solution Tree
- Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 208 pp
- Media/Binding:
- Softcover
- iSBN:
- 9781952812774