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Slavery came to America in 1619. In the 400 years since, it has shaped everything from our financial and educational institutions to our social mindsets and behaviors. As the @nytimes notes, understanding 1619 puts “the consequences of slavery and the… ift.tt/2YVnPQM

Your families may have been discussing the immigrant children who’ve been separated from their families at border detention centers. It’s hard to talk about with kids...luckily, it’s a little easier to act and help. Click the link in our bio to learn w… ift.tt/2JNEFcS

These kids know what they’re talking about! Yes, it’s a spoof of the news, but we love what they’re saying: Black excellence is at an all time high. Watch these kids with pride for #blackhistorymonth #onBehalf of the next generation! Watch the great v… ift.tt/2GIkCrj

Q: Can kindness be taught? A: Yes! That’s our point of view - and it’s supported by everyone from the @DalaiLama and The Center for Healthy Minds (@healthy.minds) to The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation (@rakfoundation) and @SesameStreet (!). And the … ift.tt/2E41jtN

You knew things were unequal...but did you know 82% of the wealth generated went to the top 1%, while the bottom half effectively got nothing? And this unequal distribution is exacerbated when ethnicity, gender, and geography are factored in. This emph… ift.tt/2Gmm4PR

Hey everyone, We haven’t been “up” for a bit, but we’ve got something we discovered that we’d like to share! @npr has a podcast for families called “Kids Like You and Me” (goo.gl/PZJUhg and link in our bio 👆🏾). Like our friends at @leeandlow… ift.tt/2mktF96

Remember inclusion year-round: lottie.com/blogs/blog/inc…

Spark a student's lifelong interest in computer science--and close the gender gap! blog.google/topics/educati…

Teaching kids to be colorblind may have good intentions...but it can have negative outcomes. What can we do instead? A recent study identifies *one action* that can go a long way in helping address hurtful bias #onBehalf of the next generation: “One way… ift.tt/2BiS5t6

Microaggressions are “a comment or action that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally expresses a prejudiced attitude toward a member of a marginalized group such as a racial minority” Full disclosure that we think microaggressions are often … ift.tt/2C1O34m

Our take on what you might share with kids this season: - if you DO know what someone celebrates, absolutely share a specific holiday wish, like Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah - if you DON’T know what they celebrate, Happy Holidays is respectful - or … ift.tt/2k7YqzG

What you’re seeing in this chart is the “achievement gap”: by 3rd grade, black, Hispanic, low income, and students designated as special needs have fallen behind white or high income or non-special needs children. In particular, this chart is from 3rd g… ift.tt/2mxeiN9

#meToo has gone viral, but are black girls’ stories being told? - 40% of black women report coercive sexual contac… ift.tt/2lTbYQi

Did you know... - Teachers arworking hard bc they currently report weaker connections with students of color? (htt… ift.tt/2gjDF2z

Happy International Day of the Girl! As we celebrate all of girls' strengths and accomplishments, we also want to… ift.tt/2yZxwME

Are your kids aware of what's happening in #PuertoRico after #HurricaneMaria? There's confusion out there, but her… ift.tt/2xO8Its