Do you have a boy who’s interested in painting his nails? A lot of modern parents are on board with…
Juneteenth is the annual celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. President Biden approved legislation to make…
In our not-so-distant past, people were often restricted from marrying those they loved if they were of a different race…
Women’s History Month in March is a useful reminder that kids of any gender can benefit from learning about a…
Did you know a quarter of the world celebrates Ramadan? This major Muslim holiday is underway! Whether your kids have…
The term “DEI” has been in the news and on social media a lot recently, and brings with it a…
For parents, carers and teachers, it’s often tempting to base our thinking on a child’s development around what we understand…
Most Americans grew up with history lessons that were dominated by the white, European point of view. Black History Month…
Martin Luther King Jr. isn’t just about peace and harmony and dreams. Yes, he believed in the power of nonviolence,…
A groundbreaking new tool, the Youth Mental Health Tracker, developed by Surgo Health, has revealed some surprising data about the…
For many American families, Thanksgiving means spending time together, eating seasonal foods, and expressing gratitude. But Thanksgiving is just one…
The Trevor Project, which provides crisis support to LGBTQ+ young people, reported a 700 percent increase in calls, texts, and…
November is Native American Heritage Month — also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month — and November…
Did you know that more than a billion people celebrate Diwali? This Hindu festival of lights, which starts on October…
After all the candy, scary-silly costumes, and pumpkin carving that takes over the month of October comes another holiday that…
What have you taught your kids about Native American history? Even if you and your kids have learned about the…
Many public school districts give time off for the Jewish High Holidays (to your child’s delight), but the meaning of…
Originally published by The 19th Casting shadows over both public and school libraries, book bans have hit record numbers and…
Book banning, which has risen sharply in recent years, continues to affect kids’ access to books in schools and libraries…
National Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized from September 15 to October 15 each year. It’s a great time to honor…
Immigration is a topic that kids will likely hear a lot about, whether through current events, their own family histories,…
What generation is after Gen Z? It’s referred to as Generation Alpha, and it’s the current generation of kids under…
This episode of Power to the Parents explores the challenges and experiences of a parent advocating for her dyslexic children…
This story was originally published by The 19th. When the parental rights group Moms for Liberty kicked off its second…
To understand identity, it’s important to understand intersectionality — or the combination of different identities that make up a whole…
Segregation, white supremacy and racism seem like really big topics to try to discuss with kids. That’s why specific stories…
Black History Month is a great reminder for families to seek out underrepresented Black voices and stories, and to make…
See how many of these Lunar New Year facts you and your kids already know, and how many are new…
During Black History Month and beyond, explore many different topics of Black history trivia for kids and families with this…
The National Day of Racial Healing takes place annually on the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Day…
This story was originally published by The 19th. Several women of color made history as the first women from their…
The U.S. is seeing a sharp increase in bullying, harassment, and even violence against members of Muslim and Jewish communities,…
This story was originally published by EdSource. As soon as Jenna Hewitt King asked students in her senior English class…
This story was originally published by The 19th. “The Ed Scare” — that’s how freedom of expression advocacy organization PEN…
This story was originally published by The 19th. The start of the school year can be anxiety-inducing for just about…
You may have heard about school boards in the news or social media — especially with the intense cultural debates…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters An estimated 1,100 children from 20 Native…
Whether you’re of Latin American or Spanish descent or not, you may have run into some confusion or debate surrounding…
From instances of racial violence across the country to incidents of racial bias at the neighborhood playground, families are surrounded…
The LGBTQ+ community is huge and diverse! In addition to folks who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer,…
LGBTQ+ Pride is an important time for celebrating love and self-expression, remembering historical progress, and committing to more inclusive communities.…
“What’s reverse racism?” “Is reverse racism real?” “Can something be racist against white people?” Has your kid ever put you…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Long before Dr. Debbie Reese earned her…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Soon after a wave of states moved…
It can be easier for white families to avoid talking about race than it is for families of color because…
In the months since Amanda Jones, a middle school librarian in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, spoke at a public meeting against…
Lunar New Year, also sometimes known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a 2-week celebration that celebrates luck,…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. On a Friday night in early November,…
This story was originally published by The 19th. When science-fiction writer Octavia Butler was growing up in the 1950s and…
This month, the U.S. Mint began producing more than 300 million coins featuring the image of iconic actress Anna May…
Racial bias can start as early as babyhood or toddlerhood, due to the social and societal patterns that little ones…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. The culture war engulfing schools has subjected…
Parents have been posting their kids’ heartwarming reactions to the newly released trailer for the live action remake of Disney’s…
For many American families, cities just aren’t as family friendly as they used to be. According to 2020 Census data,…
As the national conversation about gender and sexuality has taken many tumultuous turns over recent years, with controversial laws targeting…
The White House released a statement on Friday proclaiming April 11 through 17 as Black Maternal Health Week. This special…
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School districts and libraries are in the midst of a surge in requests to ban certain books from bookshelves and…
The concepts of fairness and unfairness are a big deal to kids. So when something like Black History Month comes…
It’s an ugly part of our history, but legalized segregation and discrimination in the form of Jim Crow laws went…
Black history should be absolutely central to our understanding of this country and how it was built, but for too…
It’s an understatement to say that we’re living in a time of heightened political activism. Whether you’re trying to find…
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of people who identify as multiracial has doubled in the past decade.…
It’s likely your children already know something about disabilities; maybe they or someone they know lives with a disability diagnosis,…
An alarming study led by Steven O. Roberts of the Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences shows extensive racial bias…
Alejandro Chavez is not only the grandson of renowned Mexican-American civil rights activist and labor movement leader Cesar Chavez, but…
Biden ed department: Federal law protects LGBTQ students against discrimination at school was originally published by Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news…
Juneteenth is the annual celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. This week, Congress passed legislation to…
Kids may not learn much Asian American and Pacific Islander history in school—and most adults probably haven’t either! That’s because,…
There are at least 18.9 million Asian Americans living in the U.S. But have you stopped to think about what…
This April 23 is GLSEN’s Day of Silence, a youth-led protest where LGBTQ+ students and allies all over the country…
April is Arab American Heritage Month, and most families have plenty to learn. Maybe your kids are asking (loud) questions…
In some form or another, the Equality Act has been a policy goal for proponents of LGBTQ and gender equality…
Almost all of us are grappling with the challenges and stresses facing families today—like economic hardship, juggling virtual school, food…
So many of us are reeling right now after years of political unrest, division, and endless months of pandemic restrictions.…
Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic—the first known cases of which were located in Wuhan, China—the frequency and severity…
Black History Month is a good time to remember that change is not just created by a few exceptional leaders.…
America has been celebrating Black history since the 1920s, when Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, the founder of the Association for…
You and your family may have heard about reparations in the context of the larger conversation on racial justice, or…
You’ve probably heard someone say “I don’t see skin color” or “I don’t see race.” While that sentiment—sometimes referred to…
We need books that center Black joy was originally published by Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news organization covering public education. Sign…
Whether you’re following along with the 2021 Grammy Awards (which have been postponed to March) or you’re just looking for…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day isn’t just an excuse for a three-day weekend in January. Once you stop to reflect…
Most of us learn about Christopher Columbus in school, and some of us even enjoy a day off from work…
It has taken far too long, but it finally appears as though the United States may be ready to address…
As more Americans wake up to the urgency of the Black Lives Matter movement, many of us are wondering how…
Even if a virus can’t technically discriminate, the fact is that some racial groups are being hit harder by the…
For many families, the current news cycle about police brutality, #BlackLivesMatter, and civil disobedience has been a wake-up call to…
Mention that big yellow bird or the fluffy green grump in a trash can, and millions of kids and adults…
If you think companies are more committed to diversity than ever before, you’re probably right. We certainly hear a lot…
Did you know that even young babies benefit from seeing diversity in picture books? And, once they become toddlers, they’ll…