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African-American Heroes [web resource]
Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., never backed down in his stand against racism. National Geographic Kids takes us on a multimedia journey through history to learn more about Dr. King and other African-American heroes. Read more >>
Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers [downloadable]
High profile acts of violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger or worry that their friends or loved-ones are at risk. They will look to adults for information and guidance on how to Read more >>
Facing History and Ourselves [web resource]
Facing History use lessons from history to teach about racism, antisemitism, and prejudice to help students connect choices made in the past to those they will confront in their own lives. Read more >>
Guidelines for Discussing Difficult or High-Stakes Topics [web resource] [downloable]
The Center for Research on Learning & Teaching (CRLT) at the University of Michigan offers the following guidelines to help instructors facilitate classroom discussion around controversial issues. Read more >>
How to Talk to Kids About the Riots at the U.S. Capitol
No doubt many young people across the country are finding this moment extremely scary. Parents, caregivers and teachers can help children cope. Read more >>
5 Ways to Discuss the Capitol Riot with Your Students
In regard to the Capitol riot, focusing on facts from reliable sources and experiencing historic moments can be teachable moments. To address the subject, consider these tips from Dr. Sigal Ben-Porath an expert in civic education at the University of Read more >>
Digital Self Harm: Is It on the Rise?
In an online forum, a message appears. It contains a threat against a student from an anonymous source. The person spotting it reports it to a school official, the website or police. After a short investigation, the findings are disturbing. Read more >>
Diversifying Your Classroom Book Collections? Avoid these 7 Pitfalls
As protests against racial injustice spread to communities large and small in this year, many educators have been pushed to examine how systemic racism harms students. Some have publicly proclaimed the steps they will take to create anti-racist schools, including Read more >>
How to Be an Antiracist Educator: An Interview With Ibram X. Kendi
In education, nothing is “neutral” when it comes to race. Lesson plans, edtech tools and learning environments either create more equity among students of different races, or more inequity. That’s what scholar Ibram X. Kendi told EdSurge in an interview Read more >>
How to Use TikTok to Engage Students in Learning
TikTok in the classroom need not be a distraction that is banned but, rather, it can be a useful tool in helping teachers reach and engage with students on a deeper and more meaningful level. Read more >>
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650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
650.326.5530
CHC South Bay:
2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
408.831.7512
CHC Ravenswood:
1765 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.702.2487
