RNESU Equity Page Resources

We strive to keep this page relevant with up-to-date, meaningful resources related to educational equity and social justice. Reach Out! if you identify something that is outdated, if you have a question, or if you want to share an additional resource.

Click here to access RNESU Policy Governance 2.9 Equity

Many thanks to the Burlington School District and Essex Westford School District for sharing many of the resources on this list.

Race Forward: Systemic Racism
"What Is Systemic Racism?" is an 8-part video series that shows how racism shows up in our lives across institutions and society.”

Racial Equity Tools

Avoiding Racial Equity Detours by Paul Gorski

Teaching While White Podcast and Blog

For families with young children:

Sesame Street Explains Black Lives Matter

Sesame Street Explains Racism

Resource Roundup: Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race

Talking Race with Young Children, an NPR Podcast

Embrace Race (articles, action guides, and webinars)

Vermont-Specific Resources:

“I’m From Here” VTNEA Virtual Toolkit

Advancing Racial Equity – Vermont NEA
Tools and resources for Vermont public schools

20 Ways to Teach Non-Disabled Kids about their Disabled Peers

2018 Disability Awareness Month and Observances

Disability Awareness Activity Packet

Learning Disabilities Awareness Month

40 Young Adult Books Showcasing Diverse Disability Representation

Changing Perspectives
“The Changing Perspectives online portal offers a rich variety of curriculum resources for social-emotional learning and disability awareness. Materials are neither prescribed nor scripted allowing educators to assemble the content they need for their students and that best suits their teaching style.”

Rutland Northeast SU

RNESU Equity Page Resources