Read this article, by School Mental Health Ontario, to see the disparities marginalized students have been through and continue to experience.

Read this op-ed by educator Alicia Montgomery on why dismantling anti-blackness and institutional racism is critical for student well-being.

Read these reflections from community members who participated in engagement sessions to inform the Ontario Black Youth Action Plan.

Read and explore this discussion guide for educators that accompanies the book White Fragility. It is a must-read for all educators as racial disparities in access and opportunity continue to be an urgent issue in schools.

Read these 9 tips for teachers to use when discussing racism.

Read this guide from Teaching Tolerance as you prepare to facilitate difficult conversations about race and racism. 

Watch and Listen to Liz Kleinrock discuss how to talk to students about taboo topics. 

Watch and Listen to this video to learn how a focus on well-being and humanity is necessary  to transforming society and achieving justice for all. 

Watch and listen to this conversation between Justin and Dr. Decoteau as they discuss how we are all smaller parts of a greater story. Decoteau shares that equity is truly at the focus for what he does, and how it then overflows into diversity and inclusion. 

Listen to this podcast, by Alex Shevrin Venet, on the importance of   Trauma-informed Education to advance equity and social justice. 

Read and explore these resources from Learning for Justice on how to affirm Black lives without inducing trauma. 

Read this book for reflections, strategies and considerations for teaching and relating to one another in dignity affirming ways.