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As the school year starts again, we wanted to talk about creating inclusive classrooms. Inclusivity in the classroom goes beyond ensuring equal access and can include the language, activities, and intentionality of educators. Though there is no foolproof template to building inclusive spaces, we have 3 strategies that can help you get started!

Building an Inclusive Classroom – MT Consulting Group Building an Inclusive Classroom Posted bymtconsultinggroupSeptember 5, 2022September 5, 2022Posted inGeneral DEITags:DEI, DEIA, diversity, EDI, Edmonton, equity, inclusion, inclusiveclassrooms, inclusiveeducation, JEDI As the school year starts again, we wanted to talk about creating inclusive class...

Are you talking to your children about racism? As parents of multiracial children, we found this to be a great article that gives White parents tips on: (1) why talking about race is important and necessary, and (2) how to effectively have a conversation with your kids around race.

How are you having this conversation in your home?

Perspective | What white parents get wrong about raising antiracist kids — and how to get it right White parents have been doing things wrong for a very long time. We must do better.

https://www-cbc-ca.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6449357

'Young, Gifted and Black': Dalhousie prof works to show Black students they're not alone A Black-led research project meant to get more Black youth interested in post-secondary education has joined forces with Dalhousie University to offer three summer programs for young Black people in grades 7 to 12.

عيد مبارك!
Eid Mubarak! Sending our blessings and warm wishes to everyone around the globe celebrating today! Please download and print these colouring sheets for your children to enjoy.

Here is a list of 33 wonderful children's books on the topic of Ramadan and Eid Al - Fitr, with some specific resources for teachers.

These titles are great for non-Muslim children to learn about the tenants, rituals and practices of Islam. They are also great for Muslim children to see themselves, their families, their communities and their beliefs represented in such beautiful ways.

The Holy month of Ramadan comes to an end this Sunday. Stay tuned Sunday for a special *free* Eid Al-Fitr children's download!

33 Read Alouds to Celebrate Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr | Education to the Core 2022 is the year of Equity for me. Part of finding and incorporating more equitable practices in my classroom is ensuring that I allow my students access

"I want my child to see that she is worthy of being in the stories she reads and writes.”

What are some books, films, video games that you feel best represent your children, and your family? Let us know in the comments below!

Racial diversity in children's books grows, but slowly Kids are seeing more possibilities in the books they read as authors make a bigger push to reflect the diversity around them

A primer on cultural appropriation vs appreciation for parents of young children, from an Indigenous perspective.

Why are parents so defensive about play teepees? Overcoming centuries of cultural appropriation may seem scary, but when you shift your focus to respect and consent instead of outrage, it gets much easier.

"For children, each new experience is an opportunity to evolve. Children who stare are curious. A child who is staring is learning," Christina Cipriano writes.

"So, what are adults teaching when we tell children to look away? Do we say 'don’t stare' in the interest of respecting boundaries, or do we say it to create them? Are we teaching children to recoil from those who are different from them? What are we afraid they will see?"

Opinion | Dear parents: Don’t just tell your kids not to ‘stare’ at mine My son has a rare disease. What are adults teaching when they tell children to look away from him?

What a wonderful activity to do with your children.

Free printable: what is your family like?
http://elisegravel.com/en/blog/diverse-families/

Students are suspended less when their teacher has the same race or ethnicity Black and Latino students are suspended at higher rates than their white peers. FG Trade/E+ via Getty Images Students are suspended less when their teacher has the same race or ethnicity Matthew Shirrell, George Washington University February 8, 2022 8.33am EST . × Get news that’s free, independe...

Black History Month Resources For Kids - Multicultural Kid Blogs From inspiring books, movies, and games, to engaging subscription boxes, here are helpful Black History Month resources to get you started