Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Phrases and Comments to aid in conversation about race that is from a social justice perspective. 
   
• 100 Race-Conscious Things You Can Say to Your Child to Advance Racial Justice
   
• Experts in child psychology explain How Parents Can Begin Conversations About Racial Violence and Police Brutality
   
• Table Talk Guide from ADL.org that specifically provides context and discussion questions related to the current events around George Floyd that can help you structure a conversation. Suitable for Grade 5 and above. May be a bit too complicated for younger children, but could be adapted.
   
• An article from The National Association for the Education of Young Children: A Story of one Kindergarten Teacher's Work at Addressing Race and Racism throughout a School Year

From the Health and Wellness Blog:

Bibliography of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Books with International Standard Book Number (ISBN), and separated by age groups: Toddler, Primary, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, and Professional

• A List of 31 Children's Books that support conversations about race, racism, and resistance.

• Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children's Books

• Resources for a Time Such as This - Book List compiled by Traci Eaton, School Librarian

From the Health and Wellness Blog:

Barrie is a Silver Sponsor of the Rainbow Families Conference. Please enjoy these virtual events and happenings provided by Rainbow Families, all for LGBTQ families and allies, most at no charge. 

• June 17 - Rainbow Colors Treasure Hunt for our little ones [no charge]
• June 19  -  Can You See Me? Honoring Black Mental Health During a Double Pandemic.  Presented by the DC Psychological Association [no charge] 
• June 20 -  Story Time for Father's Day [no charge]
• June 24 -  Personal Fiction and Growing up Queer & Trans in the 1990s Midwest   Geared for adults  [no charge]
• June 27 -  Intro to Reciprocal IVF and Using Donor Sperm  [no charge]
• June 28 -  Maybe Baby Summer Series Begins!
• July (month) -  July Book Club for Middle & High Schoolers
• July 8   -  It's a (Virtual) PET PARADE!   [no charge]
• August 8 & 9  -  The tradition continues!  Our Annual Family Conference will be a LIVE, virtual event.  Registration fees will be less than half of last year, new workshops for every life stage, raffle prizes, meet wonderful sponsors who provide service to our community and more...all from the comfort of your home.  Registration opens later this month.