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Resources for Talking to Students about Traumatic Events
The district compiled the following resources to support our community while processesing the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, and the trauma of the Derek Chauvin trial. While the trial is over, the trauma persists. We continue to post and add to this list of resources.
SPPS Shows Up Against Hate
Local Information
- SPPS Social Studies Department Resources
- Community Supports from our restorative partners, the Legal Rights Center
Talking to Students
- How to Talk About Traumatic Events and Tragedies (MDE)
- Helping Youth after Community Trauma: Tips for Educators (NCTSN)
- Helping Children Cope After Traumatic Events
- School Climate, Safety, and Crisis (NASP)
- What To Say To Kids When The News Is Scary (NPR)
- Parenting a Child Who Has Experienced Trauma (Child Welfare Information Gateway)
- Resources from MN Dept of Ed
- 5 Things You Can Do Now to Prepare to Address the Chauvin Trial
Cultural Responsiveness & Racial Healing
- Cultural Responsiveness to Racial Trauma
- Rx Racial Healing | Dr. Gail Christopher | TEDxCharlottesville
