New Children's Institute Racial and Social Justice Resources

Anti-racism is central to a mission to support children's wellbeing, including their social and emotional development; Children’s Institute is committed to placing it there.

Making Sense of NYSED Recommendations on School Reopening

Supporting Kids Amid Racialized Violence, A Discussion Between embracerace Staff and Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith - Webinar Discussion Guide

Note from Elizabeth - How Can We Ensure SEL Is Anti-Racist

What happens when you don’t get to say good-bye?

Everyone at Children’s Institute was saddened to learn about the unexpected passing of David Carsel on July 16th. David worked for Children Awaiting Parents whose offices are within Children’s Institute’s space.

How Do I Make Sure I’m Not Raising the Next Amy Cooper – A Discussion Between embracerace Staff and Dr. Jennifer Harvey – Webinar Discussion Guide

I can’t count the number of conversations I have had with people about race and racial justice issues over the course of my career - white people, Black people, Latino people, multi-racial people, friends, students, teachers, co-workers, my family, my students’ families, neighbors, strangers on the bus, etc., but I can probably count on one hand the number of times I have had conversations with white parents who really wanted to know how to talk to their children about race.

The Power of Storytelling and a Podcast Recommendation

DID YOU KNOW? ECERS-3

Children’s Institute works with over 200 early childhood classrooms in the Rochester City School District through our RECAP program. One aspect of RECAP is training and classroom program observations for three- and four-year-old students in EPK and UPK classrooms using the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) to measure program quality. ECERS-3 is a comprehensive tool outlining requirements for best practices in early childhood classrooms.

Talking to Children and Youth about Racism and Associated Violence

Todd A. Savage, Ph.D., NCSP Heinous acts of racism caught on camera as well as the recent deaths of unarmed black persons – including Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd – by current or former law enforcement officers have shaken the country. While to some it may appear as though racist acts have proliferated as of late, persons of color know differently: the racism that has always been there is being captured in ways not possible prior to the past decade. As the actor, Will Smith, has said, “Racism is not getting worse, it’s getting filmed.”

You Are Doing Everything Right!

Dear Parents and Primary Caregivers: Ask yourself these three questions right now...