Civic Engagement / Current Event Resources
AUSD PUBLIC STATEMENTS
RESOURCES
LINKS TO OUTSIDE SITES
Derek Chauvin Verdict - April 20, 2021:
Supporting Students: Resources for Educators During the Derek Chauvin Trial
NY Times Lesson of the Day: How Teachers Are Exploring the Derek Chauvin Trial With Students
Storming of The Capitol Hill - January 6, 2021:
ADL (Anti-Defamation Leave) - Discussing Political Violence and Extremism with Young People
Brightline - 6 tips from child therapists on how to talk with kids and teens about the violence at the U.S. Capitol
Child Development Institute - How To Talk To Kids About Tragedies In The Media
Colorin Colorado - 15 Tips for Talking with Children About Violence
Common Sense Media - How to Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime, and War
Ed Week - Caring for Students in the Wake of a Traumatic News Event
Facing History and Ourselves - Educator Resources / Teaching With Current Events in Your Classroom
K-12 Dive - Violent US Capitol insurrection presents difficult classroom discussions
LACOE - California Democracy School Online Professional Development Series
NEA Today - Talking to Kids About the Attack on the Capitol