Suggested Resources
One of our priorities as educators is to embolden our students to be upstanders, and to lead and advocate for others. We know that there is always more to be done, and are committed to continuing to struggle with the issues of privilege and systemic racism, and to continue to become better citizens and community members ourselves as well. We encourage you to reach out to us, and to one another, to continue these conversations.
Below you will find resources that we hope will be useful for self-reflection, as well as talking to children and peers.
Please note: while we do include some resources geared toward children, some may not be appropriate or accessible for a younger audience.
For Children:
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For Adults:
- Common Sense Media: Helping Kids Process Violence, Trauma and Race in a World of Nonstop News (Recording: Zoom/Facebook Live)
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National Association of School Psychologists: Understanding Race and Privilege
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National Museum of African American History and Culture: National Museum of African American History and Culture Releases “Talking About Race” Web Portal
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PBS LearningMedia: Let's Talk: Race and Racism
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Washington Post: How and why to discuss Juneteenth with your children
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Washington University: On Juneteenth
Resources & Organizations to help you take action:
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Who What Wear: Anti-Racist Actions You Can Take Today (Article)
Culturally Responsive Teaching:
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The Hechinger Report: What’s Missing in Music Education? Cultural and Social Relevance
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National Association for Musical Education: The Work of Culturally Responsive Teaching
Reading Lists & Podcasts:
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Common Sense Media: Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners: books for children and young adults
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BLM Instructional Library (library of read-aloud videos)
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Ideal Bookshelf: Anti-Racist Reading List
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Integrated Schools Podcast: Raising White Kids with Jennifer Harvey (May 21, 2020)
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School Library Journal: 50 Board Books Featuring Faces of Color
More Recommended Reading
New City School Alumni Leading for Change
- Brittany Packnett Cunningham (Class of 1996) served as moderator for a virtual town hall hosted by former president Barack Obama: A conversation with President Obama: Reimagining Policing in the Wake of Continued Police Violence
- Bahja Johnson (Class of 2002) was featured as part of Banana Republic's Amplify Voices series. Bahja is a Director of Global Merchandising and Co-Lead of the Color Proud Council for Banana Republic.
Know of another NCS alum making a difference? Let us know!