The CDC Declares Racism a Serious Public Health Threat
In April 2021, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, issued a statement that Racism is a serious public health threat. In this portal resource, you can view the official statement on the CDC website, NPR's reporting on it, and an article about the mental health issues facing the black transgender community.
In looking for where to ground racial justice work, these links, or some combination of them, can be helpful to start conversation and craft a plan for moving forward to combat the mental health issues that impact people of color in and around our communities.
- Racial Justice
- Civic Education
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Congregational Learning
- After School and Beyond
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Teen Engagement
- Camp
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Talking With Teens About Antisemitism, Racism, & Mental Health in Response to Kanye West
Israel and Saudi Arabia have had a secret relationship for years, a relationship that might be crucial for both countries.
Mayim, our initial example of "Additional" Models, could be placed in a Multi-aged, Project-Based Learning, or Experiential Learning bucket. Mayim is a K-5 learning community in which depth of relationships and depth of learning are intentionally fostered and visible everywhere.