Current Events
Current Events
Posted 3 months ago
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Dear AWS Community,
We stand in solidarity with Black and Brown people, and those forced to contend with the trauma of injustice, hatred, and oppression. We see color and recognize that both personal and systemic change is the only way to stop the violence and brutality that has permeated our society for far too long. AWS is committed to addressing the growth of our collective consciousness in working to dismantle systems that perpetuate inequality. We will continue to improve our work with students to best carry out our mission: “Providing a place where children love to learn, educating children for all aspects of life, and fostering capacities within to become successful, self-assured adults who contribute to a better world.”
Here are a few resources you may find helpful at this time.
Specifically for Early Childhood Families:
- Your Kids Aren't Too Young to Talk About Race - Resource Roundup: Articles, Podcasts, Studies and Books as well as tips for parents, the Seeing White Podcast Series, as well as suggestions for children's books and toys
- Modeling Critical Consciousness in Early Childhood: This brochure may be downloaded free from Whole Family Rhythm after registering for a free account.
- In the Company of Black Women: A Conversation About Race and Raising the Young Child with Bessie Jones and Mikaela Simms, Sunday, June 7th at 3 PM on Instagram live @sowwelltots.
- Pussy Cat Ears by Stephen Spitalny about standing up for what is right and supporting the mistreated (audio version read by Teacher Jaime).
For All Families:
- What Age Should Children Learn About Racism? - ABC News: Dr. Donald Grant discusses how to speak to children about race, racism, and the protests now gripping the nation.
- Talking With Children About Race: an extremely helpful YouTube 10-minute video from a teacher and member of the Waldorf community who is offering practical, grounded, child-developmentally appropriate advice, arising out of her years of experience and the current situation
- How to talk to children about racism and violence: resources for teachers, parents, and guardians
- Anti-racism Resources for White People: a compilation of resources for white people and parents to deepen our work in anti-racism
- Array Now: Started by Ava DuVernay, director of When They See Us, this is a compilation of African American independent films - an array of stories and voices
- Teaching Tolerance: Teaching about race, racism, and police violence
- 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: Curated by Medium and updated regularly.
Please know that even as this school year is winding to a close, we continue to hold all of you in our hearts and send you our love and support.