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Grade Range: 8 - 11
NPR’s Like Kit series shares this article and audio from a recent podcast featuring a discussion with author Robin DiAngelo. DiAngelo shares suggestions for white people with specific ideas on how to reflect upon their racism. Other recommendations include tips on how to educate yourself by engaging in resources created by people of color. This article contains many links to supplemental information, including books and a 21-Day Habit Building Challenge.
In the Classroom
Include this article with your other resources to discuss racism, bias, or when addressing difficult conversations in the classroom. Use a curation tool like Padlet, <a href="/single.cfm?id=10007">reviewed here</a>, to share and discuss articles, videos, and online information. As students research and learn more from other authors, help them organize information using SuperNoteCard, <a href="/single.cfm?id=17285">reviewed here</a>. SuperNoteCard is a virtual notecard taking tool similar to the familiar 3X5 index cards used for notetaking by hand. Use notecards to keep a list of authors and articles, jot down big ideas, and compare suggestions for making positive changes.
At Home
This article provides many thoughtful ideas to consider when thinking about white privilege. Include this information when discussing racism and bias with your student. Share this article for her to use as part of any research projects that include discussions of racism and bias.
Tags
racism, bias, authors, civil rights, character education, difficult conversations,
Subjects
Character Education, Current Events, Professional, Social Studies, Social Studies,