New Equity Resources from ATLAS!

1) Teaching for Justice Lessons

The Teaching for Justice Lesson Plan collection continues to expand! These timely and responsive lessons have been created by your dedicated and talented colleagues around the state. These ready-to-use materials support equity, civic engagement, and critical thinking on timely topics—from disability rights to immigration and executive power. Lessons and multimedia resources spark discussion, reflection, and action in today’s complex world. Check them out, and let us know if you have ideas for additional topics! New this spring/summer:

• Symbols of Resistance (Beginning, Intermediate, & Advanced)
• Symbols of Resistance – MATH!
• Language Matters (Beginning, Intermediate, & Advanced ESL/GED)

Check out the Teaching for Justice collection. >>

Learn more at the Teaching for Equity session at Summer Institute on August 13! >>

2) Moving Equity Forward in Adult Education Video Series

Each video in this series created by ATLAS is about 10 minutes long and comes with an accompanying discussion guide. The topics below each package an important concept that works toward justice in a format that is easily accessible for educators.

• Video #1: Why is DEI Important in our Adult Education Classrooms?
• Video #2: Discovering Learners’ Funds of Knowledge
• Video #3: Being a Warm Demander
• Video #4: Tapping into Diverse Perspectives and Teaching Materials
• Video #5: Building Relationships as a Classroom Routine
• Video #6: Analyzing Our Lessons with the Culture Tree
• Video #7: Intro to Translanguaging
• Video #8: Utilizing Learners’ Linguistic Toolboxes

Watch the Moving Equity Forward videos. >> 

To learn about the video series in greater depth, check out this article. >>

3) Antiracist Praxis Study Circle Facilitator Guide

ATLAS has hosted a number of Antiracist Praxis Study Circles. We don’t have another one scheduled for the coming year, but maybe you’d like to see this study circle happen in your program or area? All of the information you need to run your own study circle with your colleagues is available in a facilitator guide in Canvas. We want this important work to be as accessible to educators as possible. Check out the Antiracist Praxis Study Circle webpage for more information on how to request the Canvas facilitator guide.

Find more info about the Antiracist Praxis Study Circle Facilitator Guide. >>

4) Cultural Competency Resources Library

And finally, have you checked out the Cultural Competency Resources library on ATLAS’ web site recently? We have 5 main categories of resources on there: Antiracism, Disabilities, LGBTQ+, Trauma Informed Practices, and Videos: Moving Equity Forward. Click on each category for more resources and additional subcategories.

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A big thank you to everyone around the state who is staying committed to equity for our adult learners! It makes a big difference in students’ lives as they face barriers in reaching their learning goals.