A totally free index of Internet resources for the K-12 Community.
Minority Students
With the events of the last few years, the needs and indeed safety of minority students have come into sharp focus.
Many teachers are uncomfortable addressing the subject or do not feel they have the cultural competency to speak to the issues. We are all going to say or do something wrong occasionally … and that needs to be OK. Making the occasional mistake is a part of learning.
The key issue is whether all students have a seat at the table, or they don’t.
Rather than assuming one-size-fits-all, acknowledging and accepting our students’ cultural diversity can make for a more comfortable classroom environment and lead to learning opportunities as we explore different cultures.
Ask almost any minority parent and they'll tell you the hardest thing was giving their children "The Talk", not about the birds and the bees, but about what to do when, not if, they are stopped by the police. In this short documentary from Op-Docs at the New York Times, parents reveal their struggles with… learn more
Another film from Op-Docs at the New York Times, this documentary features interviews with white people on the challenges of talking about race, and even realizing that they are part of a race too. learn more
The American Indian Library Association has compiled a list of resources for the native American communities. Everything from American Indians in Children's Literature and FCC Internet Tribal Initiatives to Native Health Database and Oyate (an excellent source for children's books). learn more
This post from the Brookings Institution looks at the fact that the 2020 Census will show that more than half of Americans under age 18 are non-white, and proposes that the issues of segregated schools, income inequality, access to college education, etc. need to be addressed now. From the article, "... older working class whites… learn more
Migrant Education is a federally funded program authorized through the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 designed to provide supplementary educational and support services to identified migrant students. The Migrant Education Program Region IX is administered through the San Diego County Office of Education and serves students in Orange and San Diego Counties. In… learn more
National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15. Established under President Johnson and expanded under President Regan, it recognizes the contributions made by Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month at sites like this one sponsored by the… learn more
The New York Times editorial department created Op-Docs to showcase short documentaries, produced by independent filmmakers and artists, covering a wide range of subjects. Op-Docs has assembled a wide range of conversations on race, spanning more than 30 videos. Check out their other offerings here. learn more
PREL is an independent, nonprofit organization with staff in Hawai'i, American Sāmoa, the Mariana Islands, Guam, and much of the rest of the Pacific. PREL works throughout school systems, from classroom to administration, and collaborate routinely with governments, communities, and businesses to transform schooling and promote dynamic reciprocal learning communities built on strong social and… learn more
Dr. Lourdes created this seminar to deal with some of the challenges that African-American and Hispanic students face. Minority students, and Hispanic and African American as particular, often lag behind in academic achievement. Dr. Lourdes looks at commonly held beliefs/assumptions and then at strategies that schools can implement to improve the situation. Her strategies include… learn more
This article from The Guardian newspaper in London looks at the joys and challenges of teaching multi-cultural classes in schools throughout England. It offers tips and looks at the challenges and opportunities when a majority of the students may not even be primary English speakers. From the article: "I think you need to be open… learn more
SACNAS is dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM. Their first-person biographies and videos (under Our Stories) will be of special interest to high school students. learn more
A short essay by Brandon Burns looking at the fact that we're all minorities. "For every person on my news feed grieving, there's another in a different social circle, rejoicing." learn more
