How do we have conversations about race or racism with our children? How do we develop a positive racial identity in our children?

The PS 9 PTO, in cooperation with Border Crossers, is hosting a free training to guide parents and care-givers to help answer these questions.

This training provides all parents, guardians and caregivers with strategies to effectively address issues of race and racism with their children. Through interactive activities and dialogue, participants will learn how children see race, and gain skills for approaching age-appropriate conversations using a racial equity lens. They will also practice strategies to promote positive racial identity development in children, including addressing misconceptions about race and reversing unconscious racial bias.

Registration for the training is available here.

Childcare will be available (suggested $5 donation per child)

Contact Kirsten Cole (kirsten@sweaterset.net) with any questions.

About Border Crossers: Border Crossers training provides all parents, guardians and caregivers with strategies to effectively address issues of race and racism with their children. Through interactive activities and dialogue, participants will learn how children see race, and gain skills for approaching age-appropriate conversations using a racial equity lens. They will also practice strategies to promote positive racial identity development in children, including addressing misconceptions about race and reversing unconscious racial bias.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This workshop is for parents ONLY. Childcare for school aged children will be available at the school for a $5 suggested donation. If you are planning to bring your child[ren] to the childcare, please email: kirsten@sweaterset.net and include your child’s name.