Brown vs. Board and the Doll Test
This article describes how the Doll Test, conducted by psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark, communicated the influence of race, color and status on the self-esteem of children
Learning & Instruction
Building Comminity through Restorative Circles
Article from Edutopia provides an overview of using restorative talking circles in schools
Adult SEL Toolkit
Adult SEL Toolkit is aligned to CASEL’s Focus Area 2 for SEL implementation to help districts take a major step forward in supporting adult capacity for . Includes resources to support staff wellbeing, creating systems of support for educators, and build adult SEL capacity.
Allegories on Race
Dr. Camara Jones shares four allegories on “race” and racism. She hopes that these “telling stories” empower you to do something different, and that you will remember them and pass them on. Dr. Jones is a family physician and epidemiologist whose work focuses on the impacts of racism on the health and well-being of the nation. She seeks to broaden the national health debate to include not only universal access to high quality health care, but also attention to the social determinants of health (including poverty) and the social determinants of equity (including racism).
Amygdala Hijack
Ever been in a conversation where you left with your heart racing, neck red, and you are ready to fight (or flight?). You have your amygdala to thank for that. When your amygdala is hijacked, this is not the time for a confrontation. It’s nearly impossible to connect with others when this is happening. Use this video to help students and staff understand more about anxiety and brain science.
Anxiety and Depression Educational Resources
Website provides evidence-based tips and tools from both ADAA member experts and our public community to help manage life with anxiety, OCD, PTSD, depression, and co-occurring disorders. Resources include: blogs, webinars, videos, infographics and brochures about mental health
A Guide to Change: A Handbook for Activism
Online guidebook specifically for youth activism and community building; has chapters on collective care, group work, meeting facilitation.
A Systematic Review of Studies Examining the Relationship Between Reported Racism and Health and Well-Being for Children and Young People
This research paper provides a systematic review of studies that examine relationships between reported racial discrimination and child and youth health.
Acceptance Commitment Therapy resources
Free mindfulness and resources about Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) which can help adults and teenagers develop psychological skills to deal more effectively with difficult thoughts and feelings
ADDRESSING Model
framework that faciliates the recognition and understanding of the complexities of individuals and can be used when discussing equity
