Hello, Literacy Leaders!
This remains a very difficult time for many. Not only are we still living through a global pandemic — we are now also living through a historic uprising against racism and police brutality. There is much to think about and do as educators and leaders in these extraordinary times.
What follows is a brief collection of announcements, links, and reminders for you.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
The CARES Act provides funding for students for expenses related to the campus disruption as a result of coronavirus. Find out more here. The deadline to apply is June 25.
Teaching About Race, Racism, and Social (In)Justice in the Classroom
There are some really wonderful resources out there for talking about race, racism, and social (in)justice in the classroom. Here are a few more to add to your collection:
- Teaching Tolerance: resources for spurring discussion about implicit bias and systemic racism
- Black Lives Matter Instructional Library: collection of read alouds centering activism, empowerment, and social justice
- The 1619 Project: an ongoing project developed by The New York Times Magazine to re-examine the legacy of slavery in the United States
- Classroom Library Questionnaire: tool to do a diversity audit on your classroom (or home) library
Office Hours, Program Coordinating & Advising for Summer
Dr. Greene is coordinating the literacy education program for the summer semester (Fall officially begins on August 21) — if you have any paperwork, advising, or other program-related questions over the next few months, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with Dr. G at this link.
Wishing everyone a happy final few days of the school year!!
