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Critical Race Theory Resources
All around the U.S. and in the state, conversations are happening around racial equity in practice in schools. Being responsive and setting clear expectations for what students will experience in the classroom can be beneficial to relationships in the school community. Also, it’s crucial that students, educators, and staff feel supported in their work towards racial equity through tensions that may arise. Above all, the goal is to bridge divides and ensure that every student feels welcome and a sense of belonging at school so they can reach their full potential.
This toolkit is designed to support communications related to racial equity, including but not limited to the current politically charged moment involving Critical Race Theory. This is not designed to be a Critical Race Theory 101, but you can find some background information on that topic in “Additional Resources.”
Downloadable Resources
School District Communications & Engagement Planning Worksheet
Effective Approaches to Challenging Conversations
Sample Messages Related to Racial Equity
Sample Letter to School Community/Board
Tips for Media Requests
Scenario Recommendations for Advancing Racial Equity
Additional Resources
The resources below are for your interest and knowledge about current cultural, academic, and educational dialog from multiple perspectives, and unless they were created by ODE or COSA, they serve as references rather than recommendations. Comment on this doc if you have additional resources to share.
Guidance:
ODE Mental Health Toolkit
ODE Community Engagement Toolkit
ODE Decision Making Tool
Guide to Countering the Attacks on CRT
(Race Forward)
Equity in a Divided Community
(WSSDA WASA)
About Critical Race Theory:
What is Critical Race Theory, by Sylvia Duckworth, with accompanying notes
Common Misconceptions about CRT
Critical Race Theory (1970s-present)
An Introduction to Critical Race Theory by Richard Delgado and Jean Stefnacic
Video:
What is critical race theory?
With Prudence Carter
Podcast:
Know Your History - Into America with Kimberlé Crenshaw
Strategy against Critical Race Theory from Citizens for Renewing America
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