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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: Current Events 
Keywords: early childhood  stereotypes  environmental awareness  assessment  family education  home-school connection  childcare 

Open Minds to Equality: A Sourcebook of Learning Activities to Affirm Diversity and Promote Equity

An educator's sourcebook of activities to help students understand and change inequalities based on race, gender, class, age, language, sexual orientation, physical/mental ability, and religion. The activities also promote respect for diversity and interpersonal equality among students, fostering a classroom that is participatory, cooperative, and democratic.

Type: Teacher Resource: Lesson Plan • Grade Level: 4 - 12 •
Categories: Current Events 
Keywords: Social Justice  racial equality  multiculturalism  best practices  affirming cultural identity 

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