Post-Election 2016: Resources for Parents and Educators

Post-Election 2016

Resources for Parents and Educators

Compiled by Border Crossers

The recent presidential election has catalyzed a new wave of racism in classrooms, schools, and communities. And the resistance has already begun.

At Border Crossers, we’ve begun to compile some stories, tips, and resources to help us navigate the day and years ahead:

Self-Care Resources

Please secure your own oxygen mask before assisting others...

4 Self-Care Resources for Days When the World is Terrible by Miriam Zoila Perez
How to Cope with Post-Election Stress by Julie Beck
Here's what those of us still grieving the election of Donald Trump don't need to hear right now by Kimberly Foster
11 Ways Black People Can Practice Self-Care in the Wake of Trump’s Win by Zeba Blay
Self-Care Tips for Those Who Are Terrified of Trump’s Presidency by Karen Attiah

Stories from other Parents and Educators

Reach out to community. You are not alone.

What do you Tell Your Kids
Teachers are expected to remain politically neutral. These Teachers of the Year say they can’t by Valerie Strauss
The Demands of Education in the Age of Trump by Harper Keenan
Schoolchildren “have a lot of questions and a lot of fear” in aftermath of Trump victory by Tara Garcia Mathewson
“Trump is President and He’s Gonna Send Black People to Mexico” by Molly McClure
What do we tell the children? from The Brown Bookshelf
Here’s What I’m Telling my Brown Son about Trump’s America by Mira Jacob
One Dad’s Message to His Children from Upworthy
“He’s going to send all the Black people back to Africa”: A classroom reacts to the presidential election by Ruben Brosbe
November 9: What I’ll Tell my Kids by Mimi Ho
Love Trumps hate? Post-Election Morning with My Kids by Angela Stuesse
How do I tell my daughter that America elected a racist, sexist bully? by Jessica Valenti
How do I explain the election results to my kids? By Both Greenfield
Teaching in the Age of Trump by Kat Lonsdorf

Talking about the Election with Young People

Talk about it

“What do I say to my kids?” Facebook post by Kyle Vasquez
Talking to Children about the Election” A Message from the AAP from the American Academy of Pediatrics
What to Say to Kids on November 10 and the Days After by Maureen Costello
Election Processing Circle Plan
What do we tell the children? by Ali Michael
#IAmNotAfraid Curriculum for all Educators and Organizers, for our Children (a Response to the Results of the U.S. Presidential Election and Donald Trump) by Jana Lynne Umpig
4 Key Messages Your Children Need to Hear the Day After the Election by Sarina Behar Narkin
Election 2016 Resources from Teaching Tolerance
‘I’m Going to Reassure Them That They Are Safe’: Talking to Students After the Election by Cindy Long
This isn’t what is was supposed to be by Magda
Post-Election Support for Difficult Conversations, by Facing History and Ourselves
Teaching after the Election of Trump, by Zinn Education Project
"Teachers are Expected to Stay Politically Neutral. These Teachers of the Year Say they Can't", Valerie Strauss, Washington Post

Creating Safe Classroom/School Communities

Be proactive in creating safe and affirming classrooms, schools, and communities

Post-Election: Recommendations for School Administrators, Educators, Counselors, and Undocumented Students by Carolina Valdivia
Lesson Plan: Neutrality on Racism has no Place in the Classroom by Bianca Anderson

Responding to Racism

Get ready. Have a plan in place for responding to bias and bigotry.

Speak Up: Responding to Everyday Bigotry from the Southern Poverty Law Center
Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes Will Likely Increase. Here’s How Not To Be A Bystander by Kelly Walters

Video tutorial from Buzzfeed

Responding to Hate and Bias in School from Teaching Tolerance
How to Intervene in a Racist Attack by Akshat Rathi
An Open Letter to my White Friends, Family, Neighbors and Colleagues, Susan Naimark

Resources and Book Lists

40+ Children’s Books about Human Rights & Social Justice by Monisha Bajaj
When a Bully is President: Truth and Creativity for Oppressive Times by Maya Gonzalez
Resources for the Day After the Election from Jessica Cabral
Syllabus for White People to Educate Themselves
NYCoRE Election 2016 Statement

Examples