Resources: Social justice

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Rethinking Early Childhood Education

This resource is an anthology that includes inspiring stories about social justice teaching with young children. It is divided into the following seven main parts that relate to specific teaching practices: prioritizing anti-bias teaching; making ample time for play; using approaches responsive to children’s developmental and intellectual pursuits; cultivating a sense of place and a connection to other creatures of Earth; emphasizing children’s social-emotional learning; learning from and standing with families; and advocating for children, families, and childcare workers. There is a separate in-depth section on helpful resources. Among the contributors are childcare teachers, early-grade public school teachers, scholars, and parents.

Type: Teacher Resource: Curriculum • Grade Level: K3 - K5: Pre-School •
Categories: Social justice 
Keywords: early childhood  stereotypes  environmental awareness  assessment  family education  home-school connection  childcare 

Say Something

Narrated by a young student, this book that focuses on teasing and bullying and how to respond to it by portraying a variety of situations related to school-life. The book includes an ample resource section, including ideas for leading discussion and for role-playing.

Type: Book: Picture • Grade Level: K3 - K5: Pre-School
Categories: Social justice 
Keywords: bullying  teasing  speaking up 

Tight Times

A young boy is not allowed to have a pet because his family can't afford it. He finds a starving kitten the same day his father loses his job. This story explores the economic situation of a family and describes how the family members respond to tough times and job loss.

Type: Book: Picture • Grade Level: 1 - 3: Primary
Categories: Social justice 
Keywords: economic difficulties  recession 

Rosa

Describes the Montgomery Bus boycott and Rosa Park's role in it.

Type: Book: Picture • Grade Level: K - 6
Categories: Social justice 
Keywords: Civil Rights  Rosa Parks  Montgomery Bus boycott 

YWCA Greater Milwaukee

Eliminating racism, empowering women -- it's what we are about and what we intend to do. We coordinate anti-racist, anti-sexist youth programming and direct a Camp Everytown Wisconsin. We also offer adult programming, including Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action. The YWCA Greater Milwaukee holds two annual fundraisers, Circle of Women in April and Evening to Promote Racial Justice in December. Visit our website to learn more about these offerings.

Type: Organization: Milwaukee • Phone Number: (414) 374-1800 • Email: Martha.Barry@ywcamilw.org
Categories: Social justice 
Keywords: racial justice  racism  sexism 

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