Ethnic Minority and LGBTQ Resources
The National Education Association has compiled many resources on ethnic minority and LGBTQ issues. Find more resources here:
American Indians / Alaska natives
- Black Lives Matter resources, provided by United Teachers Los Angeles:
- How to talk to children about the Black Lives Matter Guiding Principles
- Creating a brave space for dialogue
- Teaching for Black Lives (articles and sample teaching activities)
- Civil Rights Activity Book (from Southern Poverty Law Center and Teaching Tolerance)
- Teaching Tolerance Guide: Let’s Talk About Race
- #TalkAboutTrayvon: A Toolkit for White People
LGBTQ Resources:
- Guide for supporting transgender students
- Safe schools for everyone
- Addressing alcoholism within the LGBTQ community
- College Guide for LGBTQ Students (from Maryville University)
More Resources:
Safe Schools for Everyone: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Students
We know that students are more likely to learn and succeed in safe, supportive environments. Unfortunately, safety can be an issue for children and teens who are seen as different because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. From the earliest grades, students routinely use homophobic language, and verbal taunts often escalate to physical confrontations.
