Diversity, Inclusion, & Growth

DIG intentionally creates learning opportunities through the lens of celebrating diversity, lifting marginalized voices, being inclusive, and growing in empathy & understanding.

May 2024

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthMay is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Learn more about the rich history and culture of AAPI communities across the country with these resources for families, students, and educators.

16 Mental Health Books for Tough Days, Good Days, and Every Day in Between | Penguin Random HouseThis list of self-help books on mental health, provide guidance to help you deal with feelings of anxiety, depression, and isolation.

Youth Mental Health Resources Hub - California Health and Human ServicesDigital mental health support for youth, young adults, and families. A groundbreaking new program providing free, safe, and confidential mental health support for young people and families across the state with two easy-to-use mobile apps: Get support with the tough stuff & help your child thrive. Behavioral health coaching for parents, caregivers, and children 0–12. … Youth Mental Health Resources Hub Read More »

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | Penguin Random HouseCelebrate the many cultures and stories within the AANHPI community with these books that #RepresentAsianStories this month and every month!

A Proclamation on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month, 2024 | The White House This month, we celebrate the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities, whose ingenuity, grit, and perseverance have pushed our great American experiment forward. From Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders whose ancestors have called their lands home for hundreds of years to Asian immigrants who have newly…

Resources | Kids' Minds MatterKids' Minds Matter has assembled these kid-focused resources to support children's mental health, including emergency hotlines.

Below is a 4 week lesson plan to help you think of activities, lessons, and much more to use with your students to learn about Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month

DIG AAPI Month Lesson Plan

DIG Mental Health Awareness Lesson Plan

Get Involved

Events

Community CalendarVisit the post for more.

Locke Asian Pacific Street Festival

Asian Pacific CultureFestThe Creative Space and Sacramento Asian Pacific Cultural Village are hosting the 3rd Annual Asian Pacific CultureFest!

Birthdays to Note

Additional Resources

DIG Website Resources

Books To Help Kids Understand Physical Disabilities and DifferencesThese books help those with disabilities feel seen while fostering conversations around inclusion as we work toward a more accessible world.

Multicultural Curriculum Options

Conscious US History Curriculum

Woke Homeschooling Website

Family Style Curriculum

Wonder Here Website

Check out the Universal Human Rights afforded to everyone!

Questions to Consider: What is a right that sticks out to you? Are any of the rights surprising to you? Why or why not. Why do you think Human Rights are important? What should happen if someone's human rights are taken away?