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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources

It’s often difficult to start the conversation on needed elements of social justice, whether it’s at the school site or in your community. Below you will find a number of resources, including books, academic websites and other engaging tools, for parents and students.

General Resources

BUSD School Community Videos

What Dia de los Muertos means to the families of Walt Disney Elementary School (video)

DEI Conversation with Superintendent Hill and Stefani McCoy, DEI Consultant

Panel Talk on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Superintendent Matt Hill; Stefani McCoy, DEI Consultant; and Burbank High School Black Student Union leaders

Panel Talk on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Superintendent Matt Hill; Stefani McCoy, DEI Consultant; and John Burroughs High School Black Student Union leaders
Coronavirus Resources for Parents
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources

CDE Website on Social and Emotional Learning

CDE Website on Social and Emotional Support in Distance Learning

CDE Guiding Principles for Social and Emotional Learning

How to Start Talking About Race in the Early Elementary Classroom (Edutopia)

Anti-Defamation League (ADL) - Lessons

All Students Need Anti-Racism Education

Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility

ADL- Coronavirus Surfaces Fear Stereotypes and Scapegoating

An Open Letter to a Parent Afraid of Anti-Racist Education

Helping Kids Understand the Black Lives Matter Movement (BrainPop)

A Parent's Guide to Black Lives Matter

10 Keys to Everyday Anti-Racism

Equity and Social and Emotional Learning: A Cultural Analysis

Aspen Institute: Pursuing Social and Emotional Development Through a Racial Equity Lens: 5 Strategies for System Leaders to Take Action

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Applying an Equity Lens to Social, Emotional, and Academic Development
Links to Suggested Reading Lists
Places to Visit with Your Children
Resources from the Burbank Public Library

Committee Updates

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update: June 2, 2022

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update and Survey Results: May 5, 2022 (English)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update and Survey Results: May 5, 2022 (Spanish)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update and Survey Results: May 5, 2022 (Armenian)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update: March 3, 2022

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update: February 3, 2022

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update: December 16, 2021

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update: November 4, 2021

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update: October 7, 2021

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update: June 3, 2021

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update: May 6, 2021

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update: March 4, 2021

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update: February 4, 2021

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update: December 17, 2020

Superintendent's Message on Core Novels in the Curriculum: November 27, 2020

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update: November 5, 2020

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update: August 6, 2020

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update: September 3, 2020

Policy Updates BP 0415, Equity, Second Reading: October 15, 2020

Anti-Racist Statement, Second Reading: October 15, 2020

Featured Links

Highlighted Resources

How to Get Involved

Meet Our Diversity Champion of the Month

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