The NWESD is committed to our equity journey to learn about, interrupt, and address the patterns of current and historic systemic racism and oppression. We have formed a repository of equity and inclusion resources that we are studying. Some of these resources have been shared with us from partner organizations and this respository got its start from our friends at PSESD.
The NWESD does not necessarily express approval of or support for the views of the third parties represented in the resources and assumes no responsibility for any resource or the content.
Equity Resources
Joint Letter to School and District Staff – Resources for Talking with Young People About Race and Racism
“It is important to remember that schools aren’t islands. When students enter our schools and classrooms, the outside world doesn’t shut off. Our students are learning about algebra and reading at the same time they are navigating complex issues in their communities and personal lives. Our job isn’t just to prepare our students academically – it’s our job to teach our students how to be critical thinkers how to express their emotions and feelings in a healthy way, and how to play an active and effective role in their community.”
Regulations
Official standards and related articles
Tools
Contrast Ratio Tools
Readability Tools
National Conference On Race & Equity (NCORE) Free Webinars Available Now:
Being Alive Into the Future!
Presenters: Shakti Butler and Amikaeyla Gaston
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Grieving NCORE in the Time of COVID: Strategies for Self-Care and Engagement
Presenters: Ajia Meux, Anthony P. Natale, and Dedrick Perkins
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Self-Care in the time of COVID – Strategies for Maintaining Intimacy, Physical Health and Mental Well-Being
Presenters: Stephanie Pelton-Miller, Emma Kupferman, and Victoria D. Stubbs
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Discovering Common Ground Across Differences: An Innovative Course on Facilitating Difficult Conversations
Presenters: Sarah Beth Dempsey, Ed.D., Legacy Lee, Angela Rascon, Rachel Fuller, and Sihin Tsegay
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Woke Olympics and Social Justice Arrogance
Presenter: Rev. Jamie Washington, Ph.D.
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Navigating academia in PWCs and Universities: A guide to equip first-generation students of color to thrive in higher education
Presenter: Krystal Cruz
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The Struggle is Too Real: Cultivating a Spirit of Resilience for the Long Haul of Diversity Leadership
Presenter: Rahuldeep Gill, Ph.D.
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Introduction to Social Justice Models of Disability
Presenter: Julie Alexander
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The Intersection of Strengths and Social Identity: Using the Clifton Strengths to Engage Conversation about Difference
Presenter: Daniel Almeida, PhD
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The Dehumanization of Indigenous Women
Presenters: Emma Allen, MA, and Stephanie Cross, MA
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November is Native American Heritage Month nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov
We celebrate the rich ancestry, diverse cultures, & traditions of Native & Indigenous people everywhere, as we acknowledge & honor the 1st inhabitants of this country alongside their resiliency & contribution.
Department Cultures and Art usdac.us/nativeland
Washington Tribes Map www.washingtontribes.org/tribes-map
Native Land Digital native-land.ca/
What Good Is a Land Acknowledgement? https://youtu.be/-WgxfugOtAY
The language and terms resources below are meant to provide a point of entry for discussion and understanding. Often times words can mean different things to different people, the resources below are not universal definitions. Our language is always evolving as we learn.
Equity Language Guide (Governor’s Interagency Council on Health Disparities)
Trevor Noah on George Floyd and the Dominoes of Racial Injustice and Police Brutality
Ibram X Kendi: The American Nightmare: To be Black and conscious of anti-black racism is to stare into the mirror of your own extinction
How to talk to your child about racism, social justice, and current events.
Addiction in the BIPOC community guide (Defining Wellness Centers)
CAIR Washington: Educator’s Guide to Islamic Religious Practices
How to talk to kids about race: https://www.prettygooddesign.org/blog/Blog%20Post%20Title%20One-5new4
Blog with Resources for kids and social justice (how to talk to kids about race, how to raise kid activities, teaching social justice, etc): https://www.rebekahgienapp.com/start/
Recommended Resources from the Teach and Transform website (by a classroom teacher, social justice advocate, and anti-bias educator): https://www.teachandtransform.org/resources
Talking to Your Kids About Racism, Police Brutality, and Protests: https://www.ahaparenting.com/ask-the-doctor-1/talking-with-children-about-racism-police-brutality-and-protests
Teaching Materials for Black Lives Matter at School: https://www.blacklivesmatteratschool.com/guideforblmas.html
Being the Change: Lessons and Strategies to Teach Social Comprehension: https://www.amazon.com/Being-Change-Lessons-Strategies-Comprehension/dp/0325099707
Check out more than 20 must-read books to learn more about Black history, racism and social justice from the Seattle Times
Multiple Reading Lists for kids about race, racism, current events in the media:
–https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/coretta-scott-king-book-award-winners
The Annie E. Casey Foundation. (January 8, 2015). Race, Equity, and Inclusion Action Guide.
Retrieved from https://www.aecf.org/resources/race-equity-and-inclusion-action-guide/
“Resources to Help Empower Asian and Pacific Islander Communities” provides a list of toolkits, podcasts, organizations, and other websites to help readers better support the API community.
Reporting Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Hate Crimes
What to Do If You’ve Been The Victim of a Hate Crime (The Human Rights Campaign)
Non-government/non-police reporting tools
Anti-Hate Activity Reporting
StoptheHate.Community
Stand Against Hatred
Hate Crime Incident
Stop AAPI Hate
Mental Health Support for Victims of Hate Crimes & Harassment
Asian Counseling and Referral Services
National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
SouthAsianTherapists.org
Asian Mental Health Collective