Black Lives Matter Month of Action
February
The national Black Lives Matter at School movement urges us to move beyond celebrating Black lives just once a year towards making racial equity a reality by centering Black lives everyday.
Black lives Matter & District Equity
If you have any ideas for activities, resources, or other suggestions please email: familyengagement@edmonds.wednet.edu
Resources
Book list
Edmonds School District and Sno-Isle Librarians have selected these resources to support discussions around black history, black excellence and activism.
Librarians for Equity and Diversity (LEAD)
BLM Book List
Sesame Street
A collection of resources for Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd grade children to talk about race from Sesame Street including videos.
Sesame Street: Talking About Race
Embrace Race
A guide for adults to have conversations about race, microaggressions, colorism and more with children. For all grade levels
Embrace Race Action Guides
Systemic Racism Explained
Quick 7 minute video explaining parts of history and impacts of racism in the US.
Britannica Kids
Brittanica Kids gives an overview and explanation of Black Lives Matter. Choose the grade level at the top right corner. Kids = K-5, Students = 6-8 and Scholars = 9+
Black Lives Matter defined
Learning for Justice
Article from Learning for Justice website on why Teaching Black Lives Matter Matters
Learning for Justice
Understanding Black Lives Matter - Adult Book List
Adult Book List for Understanding Black Lives Matter