Social Justice Resources for Parents
Hillside is committed to helping children and families understand the many ways that they can help create a more just and equitable world. We believe that even very young children are able to understand the importance of community service and are able to participate. The single most important thing you can do to teach your young children about building community and social justice is to be a role model for them. During the school year we partner with City of Promise and the Westhaven community to support children and families in Charlottesville with snacks and new shoes. Our monthly coffee and egg drive, in partnership with Hold The Line, supports The Haven's breakfast program for individuals facing homelessness in our community.
As we undertake this work, we also understand that there is a lot to learn about how to raise children to be socially conscious. This page offers resources and readings for parents and educators. Have a resource to add to the list? Great! Please email it to hillsideschool600@gmail.com.
"Here's How to Raise Race-Conscious Children"
Buzzfeed article on how to talk to young children about race.
"Seeing, Noticing, and Talking About Differences with Young Children"
EmbraceRace blog post on navigating bias.
Hold the Line Magazine
A quarterly online publication for parents and caregivers who care about social justice.
Raising Race Conscious Children
A blog that focuses on how to talk about race with children of all ages.
The Conscious Kid
A nonprofit dedicated to promoting access to children's books that center underrepresented and oppressed groups.
SURJ - Charlottesville
The local chapter of Showing Up For Racial Justice, a national network of groups and individuals organizing white people for racial justice.
Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
Home to the 'Pride Overcomes Prejudice' permanent exhibition, genealogy resources, art gallery, and wide array of community events.
University and Community Action on Racial Equity
An effort to help the UVA and Charlottesville communities understand the University’s role in slavery, racial segregation, and discrimination and to find ways to address and repair the legacy of those harms.
As we undertake this work, we also understand that there is a lot to learn about how to raise children to be socially conscious. This page offers resources and readings for parents and educators. Have a resource to add to the list? Great! Please email it to hillsideschool600@gmail.com.
"Here's How to Raise Race-Conscious Children"
Buzzfeed article on how to talk to young children about race.
"Seeing, Noticing, and Talking About Differences with Young Children"
EmbraceRace blog post on navigating bias.
Hold the Line Magazine
A quarterly online publication for parents and caregivers who care about social justice.
Raising Race Conscious Children
A blog that focuses on how to talk about race with children of all ages.
The Conscious Kid
A nonprofit dedicated to promoting access to children's books that center underrepresented and oppressed groups.
SURJ - Charlottesville
The local chapter of Showing Up For Racial Justice, a national network of groups and individuals organizing white people for racial justice.
Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
Home to the 'Pride Overcomes Prejudice' permanent exhibition, genealogy resources, art gallery, and wide array of community events.
University and Community Action on Racial Equity
An effort to help the UVA and Charlottesville communities understand the University’s role in slavery, racial segregation, and discrimination and to find ways to address and repair the legacy of those harms.
