Ensuring Equity…

Diversity work is an ongoing process; a subject for life-long learning. A school is never done doing this important work. At Lowell, we are constantly trying to ensure that our students are treated equitably as a community member, and that our curriculum is culturally relevant, multi-cultural in nature, and current. Over the years we have used many books, videos and mainstream media with our teachers, other staff and parents to further our understanding.

Books

Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting In The Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race -- Dr. Beverly Tatum
Other People’s Children – Cultural Conflict In The Classroom – Lisa Delpit
Does Anybody Else Look Like Me? A Parent’s Guide to Raising Multiracial Children - Donna Jackson
Nakazawa Gay Parents/Straight Schools – Building Communication and Trust – Virginia Casper and Steven B. Schultz
Can’t Buy My Love: How Advertising Changes The Way We Think and Feel – Jean Kilbourne
The Light In Their Eyes – Creating Multicultural Learning Communities – Sonia Nieto
Anti-Bias Curriculum: Tools for Empowering Young Children – Louise Derman-Sparks and the A.B.C Task Force
S.A.F.E at School: Support For Adoptive Families by Educators – Marilyn Schoettle, M.A

Videos

It’s Elementary – Talking About Gay Issues In School – Women’s Educational Media
Let’s Get Real – The Respect for All Project
People Like Us: Social Class in America – Louis Alvarez and Andrew Kolker
Race: The Power of An Illusion – Ford Foundation – California Newreel
That’s A Family – Women’s Educational Media

Mainstream Media

Crash
Brokeback Mountain
Spanglish
Mad Hot Ballroom