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MCPS Equity Matters Series

MCPS Equity Matters 2023: Wrapped in Belonging

Equity Matters: An Educators' Guide to This Moment 2021

Equity Matters: Developing an Equity Lens 2021

Equity Matters: Addressing Systemic Racism 2021

Equity Matters: Black History Month 2021

Equity Matters: Addressing Anti-Asian Hate & Violence 2021

Equity Matters: Summer Leadership 2021

Equity Matters: LGBTQ+ in MCPS 2020

MCPS Anti-Racist System Audit 2021

MCPS Equity Matters 2020 Resources

MCPS Anti-Racism Books

Facilitating Conversations about Race

How to Talk about Race

Difference Between Debate and Dialogue

MCPS Equity Resources

Equity Matters! 2020

Educator's Guide to This Moment

MCPS Lending Library

Justice in June

HRC Welcoming Schools Booklist 2021

We Need to Talk About an Injustice (Ted Talk)

Diverse Books for Children

Google Doc of Anti-Racist Resources

Social Justice Resources

Fostering Civil Discourse

Smithsonian African American History Museum

Black Lives Matter at School

Teaching Tolerance - Race & Ethnicity

Tips for Talking to Students About Race

Anti-Racism Resources for White People

NASP Anti-Racism Resources

Reading Picture Books with a Race Conscious Lens

A Daily Ritual That Builds Trust and Community Among StudentsAn activity that encourages students to open up about a person close to them can bring a whole class together in profound ways.

Here Are 21 Free Resources for Teaching Social Justice in the ClassroomResources for teaching about inclusion, diversity, and equity.

Race in America

Montgomery County Public Schools Integration

Understanding Structural Racism

20th Century Civil Rights in Montgomery County

Glen Haven ES

Robert Frost MS

Richard Montgomery HS

Julius West MS

At Risk vs At Promise

Student Confidence through Rap

Fun, Weird Science

Rules of Engagement

Self-Regulation and Suffering & Pain

Strong Self-Regulation Skills

Teaching Self-Regulation

Emotional Regulation and Attention

For School Counselors

Anti-Racist School Counselor (AU)

Essential Skills for School Counselors

ASCA Race & Equity

Tools for Anti-Racist Teaching

ASCA - Race & Equity

ASCA Standards

Women's History Month

Women's History Month Lesson Plans & Resources #7 Top Collection of 2017 Use these timely preK-12 lesson plans and class activities to incorporate key figures and historical events in your Women’s History Month lesson planning. This Share My Lesson collection spans topics like women’s suffrage and women’s rights and features influential women in science, social justice and rock-and-roll. Read this blog for more ideas on how to make Women's History Month relevant for all students. You may also find of interest the #MeToo resource collection on combating harassment and creating inclusive classrooms.

Women's History Month Book List

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What to Watch: Women's History MonthTake inspiration from documentaries and profiles of women making history and telling their stories.

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Supporting Students, Staff, and Families Impacted by Anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander Racism

Here’s How to Help Combat Anti-Asian ViolenceFrom reporting hate incidents to donating to volunteering

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage and History in the U.S.This Teacher’s Guide offers a collection of lessons and resources for K-12 social studies, literature, and arts classrooms that center around the experiences, achievements, and perspectives of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across U.S. history.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month ResourcesAsian Pacific American Heritage Month is a celebration of the culture, traditions and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Use these resources to teach and celebrate this heritage in school, communities and at home.

Identity-Based BullyingThis lesson plan helps elementary and middle school students define and understand identity-based bullying and explore potential solutions.

The Chinese Exclusion Act | American Experience | PBSThe 1882 law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals already here ever to become U.S. citizens.

The Wuhan I Know — Laura Gao"Wuhan Virus", "Chinese Virus", COVID-19. Doesn't matter the name - my hometown will forever be known for being its epicenter. However, the Wuhan I knew growing up was full of beautiful culture, rich history, and strong people. In the midst of this havoc, this comic was made to

EquityMatters! Addressing Anti-Asian Hate and BiasA story told with Adobe Spark

Stop AAPI Hate Resources

#IAMNOTAVIRUS Campaign

AAPI and Covid-related Harassment

Asian American Commission Resources

Diverse Books Matter

The Orange StoryThe Orange Story is a digital humanities project that uses narrative film and primary sources to create an empathetic educational experience to teach the history of Japanese American WWII incarceration.

Supporting-AAPIs-Toolkit

Lesson of the Day: A Rise in Attacks on Asian-AmericansIn this lesson, you will learn about racism against Asian-Americans, which has increased during the pandemic, and consider what you can do to stop it in your school or community.

Countering Coronavirus Stigma and Racism: Tips for Teachers and Other EducatorsCOVID-19 does not recognize race, nationality, or ethnicity. Schools have a legal and ethical responsibility to uphold all students’ civil rights, which includes preventing all forms of bullying, hara...

Addressing Anti-Asian BiasAmid the pandemic, Asian American people continue to experience racism, violence and harassment. These resources can help you teach the historical precedents for this moment, introduce ways for students to recognize and speak up against coronavirus racism, and start conversations with even the youngest learners about recognizing and acting to address injustice.

EquityMatters! "The mistake that can be made during these challenging times is to think that these critical conversations will add to the stress that people are living with, when in fact these serve as the opposite. The impact and benefits of having these discussions at all times are these -- it allows a

Arab American Heritage Month

Promoting Safe and Inclusive Environments for Students of All Religious, Secular, and Spiritual Identities

Resources for Preventing and Addressing Islamophobia in Schools

Resources for Combating Islamophobia

EquityMatters! April 2021A story told with Adobe Spark

Your Name is the Key!Huda Essa spoke of the power behind your name and the ways in which learning names can teach us to be more culturally inclusive.

Ramadan

April is Arab American Heritage Month: See artifacts on display at the Main Library & find books, videos & moreYour public library is here to connect you with books, online resources, and learning experiences that celebrate Arab American history and culture all

Dismantling Islamophobia

Home "The mistake that can be made during these challenging times is to think that these critical conversations will add to the stress that people are living with, when in fact these serve as the opposite. The impact and benefits of having these discussions at all times are this–it allows a community

Black History Month

BRES Black History Month 2021

Black History Resources

Eig: Black History Month Read Alouds

Eig: Black History Month

Understanding Prejudice through Paper Plate PortraitsThis lesson is most effective if students have already begun exploring social justice issues like racism or gender stereotypes. You will need one paper plate per student. First, review the meaning of the word prejudice, breaking down the word into its parts, “pre” and “judge.”

Abolitionist Teaching NetworkAbolitionist Teaching Network's mission is simple: develop and support educators to fight injustice within their schools and communities. Utilizing the intellectual work and direct action of community organizers, Abolitionist Teachers will organize and take action for educational freedom.

Black Lives Matter at School

Black Lives Matter at School February 1-5, 2021

Eig: Black Lives Matter in School

Year of PurposeIntroduction to the 2020 - 2021 Year of Purpose

BLM AT SCHOOLBlack Lives Matter at School is a national coalition organizing for racial justice in education. We encourage all educators, students, parents, unions, and community organizations to join our...

What Our Students Need Now: Virtual School Culture That Is Healthy, Just and Strong - NEA EdJusticeAt a time when many students are learning in virtual settings, educators and administrators must address discriminatory policies and practices that often contribute to disproportionate discipline. School is a place where childhood happens. And most of us believe that every child, whatever their color, background or zip code, has the right to learn in a … Continued

Hispanic Heritage Month

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Hispanic Heritage Month Resources For Teachers, Parents, & KidsIntegrate Hispanic Heritage Month into your lessons or home with this trove of educational videos, activities, and lesson plans.

19 Hispanic Heroes You Should Know About for National Hispanic Heritage MonthNumber eight on our list basically invented writing about feminism, NBD. From Redbook

Bring Hispanic Heritage Month to Life: A Collection of Resources | ScholasticIntroduce your students to the richness of Hispanic heritage with these lesson plans, book lists, and teaching ideas.

60 Empowering Books Starring Latina Mighty GirlsA Mighty Girl's top picks of girl-empowering books for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!

#OwnVoices Best Latinx American Children’s Books (ages 2-16)September is Hispanic Heritage Month so I am barely squeeking out this list in time to celebrate Latino/Latina and Hispanic culture in children's literature. Por favor, disfrutar de. (I think I said please enjoy!).

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Abiyoyo Returns

Miss Nelson has a Field Day

Bringing the Rain

Native American Heritage Month

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Holidays and Celebrations

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