Resources on these pages are intended for adults, to prompt thought.

These webpages may contain links to websites that are outside of the Arlington Public Schools network. APS does not control the content or relevancy of these outside sites. If you have recommendations for resources, please contact the Discovery webmaster.

Resources for Adult Learners

• Course: Understanding Equity and Inequity
• Book: How to Be an Antiracist
• Book: So You Want to Talk About Race
• Book: White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
• Book: White Kids (Critical Perspectives on Youth)

Resources for Child Learners

• TEDx Talk: Why we need to teach children about feminism (Liam Butler, age 11)

Resources for Educators

• Article: Classroom tips for non-sexist, non-racist teaching (NAPE)
• Blog: Classroom conversations (ADL)
• Lesson Repository (ADL)
• Lesson Planning: Anti-bias curriculum guides (ADL)
• Lesson Planning: Equal rights and feminism
• Toolkit: Gender responsive pedagogy in early childhood education
• Webinar: Gender responsive pedagogy for early childhood education

Resources for Parents and Guardians

• Are your kids too young to talk about race? Nope.
• Bullying and cyberbullying prevention strategies and resources
• Gender stereotypes and education (EIGE, 2 minute watch)
• Six simple ways to be an ally
• Talking race with young children (NPR, 20 minute listen)

APS Links

• APS Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO)