Scaffolded Learning
Is this your first time engaging in a culturally responsive educational journey? This learning can be overwhelming. Starting small can help you set up your learning journey for success. Check out the various introductory resources below. It is recommended to pick one to start. Also, if the initial resource you pick isn't for you, try another. We all learn in various capacities. Books are nice to sit by the fire and read; however, maybe you need a documentary to spur your thoughts with visuals and audio. Explore the options below to find what works for you.
Books
"How to Be an Antiracist" by Ibram X. Kendi
"Blind Spot: Hidden Biases of Good People" by Mahzarin R. Banaji and Anthony Greenwald
"So You Want to Talk About Race" by Ijeoma Oluo
"White Fragility" by Robin DeAngelo
"Courageous Conversations About Race: A Field Guide for Achieving Equity in Schools" by Glenn E. Singleton
"Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts" by Brené Brown
"Waking Up White: And Finding Myself in the Story of Race" By Debbie Irving
Websites
View more Websites on our Choose Your Learning page.
Documentaries
America to Me
The Call to Courage
The Case Against 8
Coded Bias
The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson
Disclosure
I am Not Your Negro
Miss Representation