Racial Equity in Global Education: 23 Resources

This article contains specific examples and studies demonstrating how inclusiveness helps everyone involved.

Educational segregation and lack of equity in public schools impacts everything in America. See a summary and analysis here of the extremely important New York Times podcast, "Nice White Parents."

The words we choose can add up to hurt and harm others. See this illustrated lesson and video which teaches what microaggressions are, why they're harmful, and how to combat them.

An extremely common metaphor equates "darkness" with negative things. This article explores the destructive and racist implications of this word choice, with examples and suggestions for other vocabulary options.

Many free teacher travel opportunities end up being snagged by all-White groups of educators. This article examines why it's vital to change that homogeneity, and includes a case study from Fund for Teachers about how they diversified their cohort, to the benefit of everyone involved.

Teens in Print is a treasure trove of online, authentic, engaging high school student writing that can serve as exemplars or idea inspiration in the classroom or at home. These articles hit on vital topics like racial and social justice and fighting discrimination.

Literature is a key tool in anti-racist work. This engaging Young Adult book by an award-winning author is excellent for middle school and up, and though it doesn't explicitly tackle the topic of race, it masterfully tells ten stories of Black and Latinx students in a way that emphasizes their uniqueness and humanity. This article deeply analyzes each chapter of the text, and can be used by educators looking to add a great new book to their curriculum.

It can be so hard to find Black and Brown dolls that teach positive messages and history, but this educator is hand-crafting them herself! You can order them completed or as a sew-your-own educational project.

This website has conversation guides and a podcast for real high school students who want to talk about hard but important subjects.

This interview profiles a Black educator who did the Teachers for Global Classrooms program in Latin America, and highlights the power of inter-cultural exploration.

Meredith San Diego is a popular solo Black female traveler whose adventures have inspired many around the world.

This Black filmmaker has been wildly successful in her global projects. This early interview with her highlights film education endeavors in Central America and Africa.

Looking for empowering diverse books? This series brings real heroines to life in illustrated fairy tale format.

This interview with a Black man who has taught in Asia and Europe inspires us all with the directions our careers can go.

Read the uplifting story of a lawyer who took off to explore Yoga in Asia.

What is it like to do Peace Corps and other programs in Asia and Europe as a Black man? This detailed interview has fascinating stories.

Living and teaching abroad provides a powerful platform to model for the world how global education transforms. "This Roaming Teacher" elaborates in this interview about this.

From writing workshops to community travel, this woman's story is worth reading!

What is it like to teach abroad in Latin America as an Asian-American woman? Read this interview for stories.

Everyone's experience teaching abroad is different.

Want to earn thousands of dollars in free teacher travel opportunities? This educator has done numerous programs, and can show you how to get your applications accepted!

Economic inequities mean that many regions of the world lack access to clean water. Learn about this successful program which drills wells in South Sudan, paired with a Young Adult book that is perfect for middle school.

This interview with a former student explains how she was able to raise money to study in Egypt during a time of great transition, and the impact it had on her life.

Study, work, and travel abroad can be wonderful for everyone involved. Check out this interview with an ebullient Ghanaian science educator.

Last on this list but certainly not least is one of the most successful advocates of equity in travel out there, Nicole Brewer, who runs the massive travel group iluv2globetrot: a community which has supported hundreds of people to explore the world. Read her thrilling story here.