Advancing Equity

Learn more about systemic racism and how you can help advance equity in your community.

What is Systemic Racism?

Systemic racism is both a theoretical concept and a reality. As a theory, it is premised on the research-supported claim that the United States was founded as a racist society, that racism is thus embedded in all social institutions, structures, and social relations within our society.

• Systemic Racism Explained (act.tv)
• Glossary for Understanding the Dismantling of Structural Racism (The Aspen Institute)

Advancing Equity tools for Early Educators

• Advancing Equity Initiative (NAEYC)
• Advancing Equity: Maximizing Learning in Diverse Classrooms (NAEYC)
• Embracing Equity: Helping All Children Reach Their Full Potential (NAEYC)
• Equity Starts Early: Addressing Racial Inequities in Child Care and Early Education Policy (CLASP)
• Leading with Equity - Early Childhood Educators Make it Personal (NAEYC)
• Race & Ethnicity (Teaching Tolerance)
• Recommendations for Early Childhood Educators (NAEYC)
• Recommendations for Early Education Administrators (NAEYC)
• Teaching Resources (Teaching for Change)

Resources for Families & the Community

• Action Guides (Embrace Race)
• Anti-Racism Resources List (ACEs Connection)
• Tip Sheets (Racial Equity Tools)
• The Impact of Racism on Child and Adolescent Health (AAP)