Educator and Student Support

Ethnic Studies Equity Assistance

Equity package slide cover Ethnic studies

In ethnic studies courses and lessons, students study histories, experiences, cultures and issues of race, ethnicity and indigeneity with a focus on the experiences and perspectives of people of color in the United States.

Ethnic studies gives students many benefits, from social-emotional learning to college, career and community readiness.

This IDRA Ethnic Studies – Online Technical Assistance Toolkit is designed to provide educators tools and resources for implementing ethnic studies in K-12 schools. It includes a literature review, webinar sessions, articles, podcasts and other resources.

Literature Review – Ethnic Studies Best Practices

The call for ethnic studies courses is part of long-standing advocacy for inclusion and equity in public history and social...

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Building a SET Curriculum for Ethnic Studies – Webinar

Building a SET Curriculum for Ethnic Studies: Incorporating Scholarship, Experiential Learning and Travel This session will begin with an introduction...

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Developing Racial Literacy for Teaching Ethnic Studies – Webinar

This session is designed for teachers and teacher leaders of ethnic studies courses who want to develop pedagogical expertise in...

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Approaches to Building Culturally Sustaining Educational Environments through Ethnic Studies – Webinar

Ethnic studies courses have many benefits, such as social-emotional learning and college, career and community readiness, especially when co-constructed with...

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Mexican American Studies – Recentering Student Identities and Well-being – Webinar

This session will focus on Mexican American Studies as a humanizing practice for teachers, students and the communities they both...

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Teacher and Family Observations on Ethnic Studies & Tips for Organizing in Support of Ethnic Studies – Webinar

Part I – Teacher and Family Observations on Ethnic Studies (interview findings). Part II – Tips for Organizing in Support...

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How to Effectively Implement Ethnic Studies Curriculum in the Wake of Classroom Censorship Sentiment – Webinar

Presenters from the Georgia Educators for Equity and Justice, Inc., discussed: What is ethnic studies? How to advocate for an...

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Featured Infographics on Ethnic Studies

Ethnic Studies Can be Life-Changing – Infographic Offer Cultural Studies Courses in Your School in Georgia Enroll Your Child in...

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Featured Classnotes Podcast Episodes on Ethnic Studies

Skills Needed for Teaching in Diverse Classrooms – Podcast Episode 173 Nurturing Courageous Critical Conversations in the Classroom – Podcast...

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