Learning through books is one the easiest ways to reach students. This book makes talking about race easy and accessible for young students. Students need a copy of their own book for this class. Please purchase or borrow a copy from the library before class begins. 
Here is the week by week breakdown of this lit study/
Before our first class students need to have read chapters 1-6
Week 1:
Introductions
Go over Chapters 1-6

Week 2
Go over Chapters 7-13

Week 3
Go over Chapters 14-18

Week 4 
Go over Chapters 19 - end An Antiracist Future

For resources dealing with racism and discrimination, a gentle approach is used and age-appropriate for student's developmental level. Some great resources that discuss how to talk to children about racism are https://www.tolerance.org, https://www.pbs.org/parents/talking-about-racism, and finally https://www.adl.org/education/resources/tools-and-strategies/how-should-i-talk-about-race-in-my-mostly-white-classroom.
The resources address racism in an objective and age appropriate manner. 

This class is structured to promote engagement, curiosity, and creative thinking among learners. We will use slides, videos, discussions, and games to interact with our learners. 

My teaching style is very laid back, but I also like to encourage learners to participate. I like to be sure all of our students have a chance to speak. 
Here is the typical class structure
15 minutes reviewing homework and catching up with students to build community
30 minutes for lectures, stories, discussions, and videos on the topic not to exceed 5 minutes of class time. 


We do a lot of discussions in my  classes. Oral discussion is a research backed way to help students build comprehension skills as well as develop and helping to retain information. I ask a lot of questions and may call on students to help build rapport and confidence. I encourage participation but am sure to be positive and kind when giving feedback. 


Rules of Engagement
During class we will establish or review ground rules for respectful discussion of political dialogue in class. We emphasize that the goal of the work in this lesson is to increase understanding and that hateful or derogatory speech of any sort is not acceptable. We remind students that a piece of art does not owe readers consideration of every perspective; its responsibility is to present its perspective. Readers, however, can and should bring multiple perspectives to interpreting the work as long as their perspectives are grounded in facts and are presented respectfully.

Regarding Homework:
We will go over homework during class time and will not check it outside or respond during outside of class hours. Please upload it to the classroom before your class start time so we can view it together as a class. 

Students do not need any previous experience to take this class. 

From the synopsis of this book: 
RACE. Uh-oh. The R-word. 
But actually talking about race is one of the most important things to learn how to do.

Adapted from the groundbreaking bestseller Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, this book takes readers on a journey from present to past and back again. Kids will discover where racist ideas came from, identify how they impact America today, and meet those who have fought racism with antiracism. Along the way, they’ll learn how to identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their own lives. 

This may be a sensitive topic to families who are used to Eurocentric history perspective. 
I am certified in the following:
School Counseling K-12
Special Education K-12
Elementary Education K-6
and was required to take classes on cultural competence, diversity, inclusion, and African American History while receiving my Master's so that I could teach students of marginalized groups.

I am a Florida certified guidance counselor with a Master's in School Counseling. My graduate degree required classes on issues of cultural inclusion, race, and diversity. I have also taught anti-racism during my time as a school counselor in public schools. 
Specifically, I had to take:
Counseling Theories and Applications
Cultural Diversity and Advocacy
Mental Health in Schools
Counseling Children and Adolescents		

Teacher Expertise:
During undergrad and graduate school I took the following courses which make me qualified to teach this subject. I  have a degree connected to the topic they are teaching or additional training/education related to the topic. 

Intro to the Study of History 
African-American History 
World History 
American History 

During my college courses and afterwards I have also had to study the following books
Through Our Own Eyes: A Journey into African American History by Joseph Edelin M.Ed.
African American History: A Journey of Liberation by Dr. Asante 
They Came Before Columbus by Ivan Van Sertima
Black Indians: A Hidden History by William Lorenz Katz 
A Young People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
I have also completed a course using the textbook Classical Africa by Dr. Asante 

I have also completed this course: Unit 1: Ancient Africa - The Cradle of Civilization 
from  Education for Life Academy: Where Black History Lives 
As well as learning all the content in the African Studies Institute from the University of Florida found here https://africa.ufl.edu/outreach/teachers-institute/


I have a degree connected to the topic  I am teaching and additional training/education related to the topic. (My Masters's is in Guidance & Counseling with classes to include cultural competence, diversity, inclusion, and African American History from a Decolonized Perspective.) I am also certified in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from the University of Florida. 


I am also an activist who assists with protesting against racial injustices, I have taught this curriculum with my students in the past, and have experienced racism in my own life.