Resources
In order to continue our work and knowledge of what it means to have a fully inclusive and equitable school environment, we are providing a series of school-based and outside resources in order to help educate ourselves and our community on equity and inclusion.
Watch this video to learn about the power of diversity in Revere Public Schools:
Outside Resources:
Check back here frequently as we add more useful resources to help you on your journey of learning about diversity. In order to continue our work and knowledge of what it means to have a fully inclusive and equitable school environment, we are providing a series of school-based and outside resources in order to help educate ourselves and our community on equity and inclusion.
International Coalition for Multilingual Education and Equity - Use this link to access a comprehensive list of resources for leaders and educators in the field of multilingual education and equity. This list includes professional development opportunities and workshops.
Glossaries
Glossary of Important Terms - A useful resource for vocabulary used in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Racial Equity Tools Glossary - Another resource of important terms and tools in the field of equity, bias, and inclusion.
Anti-Racism Resources
In an effort to build educators and staff understanding of Revere Public School's work toward building an anti-racist community, we have differentiated resources for different constituents, including students, educators, families, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of racism. We also provide solutions on how to dismantle systemic racism in our country.
Resources for All People
Our America - Look up your hometown's equity report based on five quality of life categories - housing, health, education, policing, and environment
Equal Justice Initiative - Information about ending mass incarceration, challenging racial and economic injustices, and protecting basic human rights
The Danger of a Single Story - A TEDTalk given by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie about how important it is the challenge our own narratives
These Hands - "These Hands" is part of P&G's Widen the Screen program, which aims to address systemic bias and inequality in advertising and media.
The Look - "The Look" uses historical references to highlight the bias experience of black men in America.
Educational Equity (Great Schools) - Defining education equity as ensuring just outcomes for each student, raising marginalized voices, and challenging the imbalance of power and privilege.
Resources for Black, Indigenous, People of Color
Black People Need Stronger Allies - An article about how to be a stronger ally to the Black community.
Self Care Tips for Black People Struggling Through a Stressful Week - If images of Black suffering have left you feeling sad, angry, and overwhelmed, here are some things you might do to get a tiny bit of relief
Stages of Racial Identity Development - The included charts summarize several frameworks that have been developed to describe stages of racial and ethnic identity development
Dr. Joy DeGruy: Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome - This video addresses the residual impacts of generations of slavery and opens up the discussion of how the black community can use the strength gained in the past to heal the present.
Manifestations of Racism - A worksheet that addresses the manifestations of racism: interpersonal, institutional, ideological, and internalized, and offers a guided discussion on racism
Bearing Witness: The Death of George Floyd - A blog that offers resources on racism and ways to address issues of racial, as well as other, types of bias
15 Classroom Resources for Discussing Racism, Policing, and Protest - Resources for the classroom
Anti-Racism Resources for BPS Educators on Race, Racism, and Police Violence - Resources for the classroom
Bystander Intervention Tips - Learn three easy steps to effectively intervene in racist incidents
Where Did BIPOC Come From? - BIPOC is an acronym for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
Resources for Non-Black People of Color
Stages of Racial Identity Development - The included charts summarize several frameworks that have been developed to describe stages of racial and ethnic identity development
Manifestations of Racism - A worksheet that addresses the manifestations of racism: interpersonal, institutional, ideological, and internalized, and offers a guided discussion on racism.
Bearing Witness: The Death of George Floyd - A blog that offers resources on racism and ways to address issues of racial, as well as other types, of bias
Anti-Racism Resources for BPS Educators on Race, Racism, and Police Violence - Resources for the classroom
15 Classroom Resources for Discussing Racism, Policing, and Protest - Resources for the classroom
Bystander Intervention Tips - Learn three easy steps to safely and effectively intervene in racist incidents
Resources for White People
A Practical Guide for White Allies and Accomplices - Six things white people can do to in order to be better allies
Stages of Racial Identity Development - The included charts summarize several frameworks that have been developed to describe stages of racial and ethnic identity development
Being an Ally isn't About Me - How I learned being a white liberal doesn't make me a good ally
3 White Privilege Blind Sports That are Keeping Us Racist - To our fellow white Bostonians - we clearly have some work to do: things we've learned about becoming a better ally
Robin DiAngelo: White Fragility - A video of Robin DiAngelo reading from her book "White Fragility: Why it's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism", which explains the phenomenon of white fragility and discusses how white people can develop their capacity to engage more constructively about race
Manifestations of Racism - A worksheet that addresses the manifestations of racism: interpersonal, institutional, ideological, and internalized, and offers a guided discussion on racism
Bearing Witness: The Death of George Floyd - A blog that offers resources on racism and ways to address issues of racial as well as other types of bias
Classroom Resources for Discussing Racism, Policing, and Protest - Resources for the classroom
RPS Resources
Below, please find any documents presented to the School Committee by the Equity Advisory Board, as well as any descriptions of the various roles on the Equity Board.
Equity Advisory Board Documents