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Edmonds School District

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

Black Lives Matter Books

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

Seasame Street

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 


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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.

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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 


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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

Adults reading Books

Adult Book List for Understanding Black Lives Matter


Books for adults