APS Family SEL Newsletter
June 5, 2020
THE MISSING LINK IN SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Why Social Justice and Equity Are Essential to Social and Emotional Learning
CASEL CARES: Owning Your Power to Raise Kids Who Challenge Racism
Link to Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwCPs8VyzJE&feature=youtu.be
Link to Key Takeaways & Recommended Resources: https://casel.org/weekly-webinars/
ACTIONS FOR RACIAL JUSTICE
As an Adult How Can I Educate Myself?
WATCH: Just Mercy
We believe in the power of story. Our film Just Mercy, based on the life work of Civil Rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, is one resource we can humbly offer to those who are interested in learning more about the systemic racism that plagues our society. For the month of June, Just Mercy will be available to rent for free across digital platforms in the U.S. For further information on Bryan Stevenson and his work at the Equal Justice Initiative, please visit https://eji.org/.
LISTEN: CODE SWITCH
NPR’s Code Switch breaks down race and identity and its impact on the world. Hosted by journalists of color, this podcast uses storytelling to help listeners understand how race shapes politics, pop culture and many mediums in ways we’ve never realized. Each episode dissects race issues and cultural shifts, tackling the uncomfortable conversations head on.
Listen on: Apple, Spotify, Google
READ: White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
In this “vital, necessary, and beautiful book” (Michael Eric Dyson), antiracist educator Robin DiAngelo deftly illuminates the phenomenon of white fragility and “allows us to understand racism as a practice not restricted to ‘bad people’ (Claudia Rankine). Referring to the defensive moves that white people make when challenged racially, white fragility is characterized by emotions such as anger, fear, and guilt, and by behaviors including argumentation and silence. These behaviors, in turn, function to reinstate white racial equilibrium and prevent any meaningful cross-racial dialogue. In this in-depth exploration, DiAngelo examines how white fragility develops, how it protects racial inequality, and what we can do to engage more constructively.
DONATE: https://www.caresmentoring.org/index.php/homepage
The MISSION of the National CARES Mentoring Movement is to secure, heal and transform the lives of impoverished Black children by inspiring, recruiting and mobilizing masses of caring Black men and women to mentor and nourish them. Our national volunteer affiliate network connects adults to local youth-serving organizations. Our national group-mentoring programs focus on the emotional, social and academic development of our children and the wellness of the adults who parent, mentor and educate them.
Talking About Race Website from the National Museum of African American History & Culture
Since the opening of the National Museum of African American. History & Culture, the number one question people ask is how to talk about race. The NMAAHC education department’s mission has made deliberate strides toward being a “brave space” to discuss race, equity, and inclusion. We explore how these topics relate in both a historical and cultural context.
Resources for Addressing Race & Racism with Young Children from LOVEVERY
Resources for addressing race and racism with young children
Many of us wonder whether to talk to young children about race and racism and how to go about it. Some parents do it from day one, some wait, and many struggle with how to tackle such a complex topic with babies and little children just beginning to understand the world.
Although there are many approaches to this type of education, one clear consensus emerges from experts: it's never too early to start. Babies begin to absorb information about race at surprisingly young ages. Young children also notice more than we often think, and in this moment we’re in, much filters down to them.
Children's Books on Race, Racism, and Resistance
Beyond the Golden Rule: A Parent’s Guide to Preventing and Responding to Prejudice
https://www.tolerance.org/sites/default/files/general/beyond_golden_rule.pdf
Director of Counseling & Social-Emotional Learning Contact Information
Name: Jen Cutler
Email: jcutler@ashland.k12.ma.us
Phone: (774) 410-5184
Twitter: @JenniferCutler5
Facebook: facebook.com/mrscutlersel
Website: https://sites.google.com/ashland.k12.ma.us/ashlandsel/