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Organizations across disciplines in the early childhood field have developed educational webinars, publications and videos to promote understanding and support for early learning and care professionals, families and children in building a more equitable, inclusive world.
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12 Inspiring Bedtime Stories for Your Child (featuring girls!)
The challenge that parents will encounter, and especially parents of young girls, is inadequate female representation in children’s books. The Minnesota Journal notes that girls are portrayed much less frequently…
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A Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children’s BooksSocial Justice Books
It is important to offer young children a range of books about people like them and their family—as well as about people who are different from them and their family.…
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A Kids Book About Publishing Company
“Meet A Kids Book About, a new kind of publishing company. Our mission is to help kids and their grownups have honest conversations by making books about challenging, empowering, and…
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A Kids Book About Belonging (Video)Kevin Carroll
Powerful Book about how to love who you are. “This is a book about belonging. It tackles what it’s like when you feel like you belong to a group or…
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A Kids’s Book About Racism (Video)Jelani Memory
“Yes, this really is a kids book about racism. Inside, you’ll find a clear description of what racism is, how it makes people feel when they experience it, and how…
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An Inclusive Anti-Bias Framework for Teaching and Learning About Race with Young ChildrenYoung Exceptional Children
STEMIE provides access to an article from Young Exceptional Children on how we can use an inclusive anti-bias framework to teach and learn about race with young children. This article…
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Children’s Books to Support Conversations on Race, Racism and Resistance
The Conscious Kid identifies a large collection of recently published children’s books that inspire conversations about race, culture and identity. Click on the book and you’ll find a description of…
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Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color (PDF)California Department of Education (CDE)
The California Department of Education Early Education Division (EED) has released a new online publication titled Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color. This free publication was…
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Dis/ability Critical Race Studies (DisCrit) for Inclusion in Early Childhood Education: Ethical Considerations of Implicit and Explicit BiasZero to Three
This article explores the ethical obligation of those in the early care and education field to deconstruct ableism (and other–isms, such as racism, sexism, classism) and to reconstruct an understanding…
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Diversifying Your Classroom Book Collections? Avoid these 7 PitfallsMind/Shift
”Building a classroom library that offers “windows, mirrors and sliding glass doors ” to all children is more than a numbers game. It requires thoughtful curation of who is represented…
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EmbraceRace.org
“There is a growing body of research and evidence that makes clear that children’s racial sensibilities begin to form in infancy, that almost all children develop racial and other biases…
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Equity: Understanding Common Measures of Disproportionality (PDF)National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI)
“This fact sheet was developed to provide illustrations of the measures used to understand disproportionality related to various groups of children and a particular factor or outcome. This document focuses…
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Four Children’s Books About Empathy That Shows That Everyone MattersThink Inclusive
“Unfortunately, children often experience a lack of empathy for their differences, both among their peers and among the adults in their lives. Empathy is a learned skill; it can, and…
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How Racism Can Effect Child Development (Infographic)Center for the Developing Child, Harvard University
It’s time to connect these dots. This infographic explains in basic terms how racism, in particular, gets “under the skin” and affects learning, behavior, and lifelong health. There is much…
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I Am Every Good ThingNational Public Radio (NPR)
“The kids in I Am Every Good Thing are compared to the best things: moonbeams on brand new snow, the center of a cinnamon roll, a perfect paper airplane that…
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If Equity is a Priority, UDL is Must
“When we design the same learning pathways for all learners, we might tell ourselves we are being fair, but in fact, single pathways are exclusionary. Beverly Daniel Tatum, author of…
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Moving Upstream: Confronting Racism to Open Up Children’s PotentialCenter on the Developing Child, Harvard University
This brief discusses how racism creates conditions that harm the well-being of children and families, and the need to go “upstream” and create policy solutions to address the source of…
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Our Identities, Ourselves: A Guide to Anti-Racist Data Collection for: Case Workers and Other Frontline Staff (PDF)Center for the Study of Social Policy
The Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP), in partnership with Casey Family Programs, presents this four page guide to share best practices for collecting data about race, ethnicity,…
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Significant Disproportionality in Special Education: Current Trends and Actions for Impact, National Center for Learning DisabilitiesNational Center for Learning Disabilities
Years of research point to inequities in education for students of color, students from low-income backgrounds, and students with disabilities. These inequities are particularly apparent when it comes to rates…
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Start with Equity California
“The nation’s early care and education systems are gravely inequitable. Opportunity gaps between children from historically marginalized communities and their peers are consistent, wide, and consequential. In the summer of…
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Start with Equity: From the Early Years to the Early GradesChildren's Equity Project
The Children’s Equity Project and the Bipartisan Policy Center, with support from the Heising Simons Foundation, released a new report: Start with Equity: From the Early Years to the Early…
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Therapist Starts Bedtime Story Series Read by Black Men Featuring Books With Black Children
“Every Wednesday night at 7 p.m., children are tuning in to a new online series called “Night Night” where African American men read bedtime stories featuring children of color.” “The…
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Viewpoint: Creating Antiracist Early Childhood SpacesNational Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
The focus on racial equity following the murder of George Floyd has resulted in conversations about racism that were unheard of less than a year ago. A critical examination of…
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Santa Clara County Office of Education: Ways 2 Equity Playbook
Under the California Statewide System of Support, the Ways 2 Equity Playbook (W2EPB) is the work of the California Equity Performance and Improvement Program (CEPIP) of the Inclusion Collaborative at…
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“What About People Like Me?” Teaching Preschoolers about Segregation and “Peace Heroes”National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
“As part of the anti-bias curriculum at the preschool where I teach, we study the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the year. Learning about Dr. King’s life…
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When the Rules are Fair But the Game Isn’t
This article on Linked In describes the research conducted with the use of the Monopoly Game to demonstrate systemic racial injustice. The original research article can be found here (PDF).
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You are Enough
This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez — an 11-year-old model and actress with Down syndrome — reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be…
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Zero to Three: Promoting Racial Equity in Early Childhood
Zero to Three has compiled resources for professionals, parents and policy makers that offer insight and guidance on racial justice and equity issues in early childhood. Together, we will make…

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A Kids Book About Belonging (Video)Kevin Carroll
Powerful Book about how to love who you are. “This is a book about belonging. It tackles what it’s like when you feel like you belong to a group or…
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A Kids’s Book About Racism (Video)Jelani Memory
“Yes, this really is a kids book about racism. Inside, you’ll find a clear description of what racism is, how it makes people feel when they experience it, and how…
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Addressing Elephants in the Room: Equity and Racism Panel Presentation Part 1 (Video)First 5 Alameda County
Shawn Bryant, MA, is the founding director and chief learning officer with Teaching Excellence Center. He is an educational coach, facilitator, and consultant with over 27 years of educational experience…
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Addressing Elephants in the Room: Equity and Racism Panel Presentation Part 2 (Video)First 5 Alameda County
In the wake of current national events and public statements being released by thousands of schools, businesses, and industry leaders, communities need more. This engaging online presentation will provide thoughtful…
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Advancing Racial and Ethnic Equity in Head Start Four Part Webinar SeriesHead Start
The Advancing Racial and Ethnic Equity in Head Start Webinar Series promotes anti-bias and anti-racism strategies Head Start and Early Head Start programs can use in their practices, services, and…
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Creating Anti-Racist Early Childhood Spaces (Webinar)National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI)
Now, more than ever it is important to address issues of race and bias in early childhood settings. Children notice race at a very early age and can begin to…
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The Danger of a Single Story – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Video)TED
Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice — and warns that if we…
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Equity in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (Webinar Series)The Center of Excellence
The Center of Excellence, in partnership with the Children’s Equity Project, concluded its four part equity series last month with its final webinar, entitled “Culture, Identity, History as Sources of…
Translations: Spanish
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From Surviving to Thriving: Creating a Way Forward in Challenging Times (Video)
The COVID-19 pandemic has called all early childhood educators to muster our courage and strength like never before. Exchange Press, in collaboration with Hinge Early Education Brokers and Video Active…
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Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years (Video)Anti-bias Leaders in Early Childhood Education
The award-winning short film, Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years, is 48 minutes long and features vignettes of anti-bias strategies in early childhood classrooms interspersed with teachers…
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Sam shares a little inspiration about what kids can be when they grow up (Video)
You may have seen this video on social media or on network news. Sam’s performance and his alphabet of all of the possible things can be when they grow up…
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Sesame Street Racial Justice: Coming Together-The ABC’s of Racial LiteracySesame Street
“All kids need a strong individual and group identity, but racism hurts the healthy development of both. Racism hurts our entire society. Whether you and the children in your care…
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The Power of We (Video)
The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special centers on four friends: Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Gabrielle, and Gabrielle’s older cousin, Tamir. With other Sesame Street neighbors and celebrity guests, the…
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Understanding Implicit Bias and Its Role in Early Learning Environments (Webinar)Division for Early Childhood (DEC)
Description: Racial inequities have long been present in our educational system. Recently, there has been a growing emphasis on the role of implicit bias in how programs discipline children, implement…
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Using Books to Help Build Inclusive ClassroomsEastern Connecticut State University
This video won the 2023 Telly Award. All children should feel welcome in early childhood classrooms. In this video, Dr. Theresa Bouley describes how teachers can carefully select a variety…
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Vital Conversations with Young Children About Race (Video)National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI)
In this two-part conversation, Dr. Phil Strain and Dr. Rosemarie Allen tackle some challenging topics and have a frank and important discussion about equity, black lives, and racism. They invite…
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Why diverse children’s books are important tools for teaching kids about themselves and others (Video)CBS
Children’s books are both mirrors in which kids can feel seen and windows into worlds unlike their own. At Book Culture in Long Island City, NY, “CBS This Morning” co-host…

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Addressing Elephants in the Room: Equity and Racism Panel Presentation Part 1 (Video)First 5 Alameda County
Shawn Bryant, MA, is the founding director and chief learning officer with Teaching Excellence Center. He is an educational coach, facilitator, and consultant with over 27 years of educational experience…
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Addressing Elephants in the Room: Equity and Racism Panel Presentation Part 2 (Video)First 5 Alameda County
In the wake of current national events and public statements being released by thousands of schools, businesses, and industry leaders, communities need more. This engaging online presentation will provide thoughtful…
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Advancing Racial and Ethnic Equity in Head Start Four Part Webinar SeriesHead Start
The Advancing Racial and Ethnic Equity in Head Start Webinar Series promotes anti-bias and anti-racism strategies Head Start and Early Head Start programs can use in their practices, services, and…
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Creating Anti-Racist Early Childhood Spaces (Webinar)National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI)
Now, more than ever it is important to address issues of race and bias in early childhood settings. Children notice race at a very early age and can begin to…
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Equity in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (Webinar Series)The Center of Excellence
The Center of Excellence, in partnership with the Children’s Equity Project, concluded its four part equity series last month with its final webinar, entitled “Culture, Identity, History as Sources of…
Translations: Spanish
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Understanding Implicit Bias and Its Role in Early Learning Environments (Webinar)Division for Early Childhood (DEC)
Description: Racial inequities have long been present in our educational system. Recently, there has been a growing emphasis on the role of implicit bias in how programs discipline children, implement…

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Racial EquityEarly Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA)
“Racial equity is the condition that would be achieved if one’s racial identity no longer statistically predicted how one fares in life. To achieve racial equity will require seeing differently, thinking…