USC Race and Equity Center’s Practice Briefs for K-12 Educators aim to engage every K-12 teacher, school leader, parent/caregiver, and teacher educator committed to advancing racial equity in their schools and programs across the nation. Each practice brief is available to download at no cost and introduces current research, practical examples, reflective questions, and useful strategies for educators advancing racial equity.

All practice briefs offer expert guidance and discussion questions are offered to educators who are serious about achieving equitable learning conditions and outcomes for students, families, and teachers of color, despite increasing public scrutiny, executive gag orders, and legislative censorship.

Teaching the Truth about Slavery and America’s Racial History

By James Bridgeforth, Ph.D.

Recognizing and Addressing Acts of Explicit Racism in Schools

By James Bridgeforth, Ph.D.

Cultivating Relationships with Families and Communities of Color

By James Bridgeforth, Ph.D.

Affirming Students’ Racial and Cultural Identities in Curricula

By James Bridgeforth, Ph.D.

Creating Affirming Classrooms for LGBTQ Students of Color

By James Bridgeforth, Ph.D.

Eliminating Racial Disproportionality in School Discipline

By James Bridgeforth, Ph.D.

Meaningfully Integrating Racial Topics Across the Curriculum

By James Bridgeforth, Ph.D.

Understanding Students’ Encounters with Anti-Blackness in Schools

By James Bridgeforth, Ph.D.

How can K-12 Leaders Advance Racial Equity in the Face of Book Bans and Censorship Measures?

By Dr. John Pascarella III and Dr. Erica Silva

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