Children of Color in Schools: the Stories Behind the Statistics
One of the biggest messages we’re trying to get across with First Name Basis is that learning a person’s story…
Race
All Episodes | Holidays | Podcast | Season 7 | Teaching Kids
Culture is Not a Costume: Cultural Appropriation and Halloween
Can you believe that Halloween is just around the corner? I know some of you super-prepared parents out there are…
You Know the Truth About Christopher Columbus. What Should You Do Now?
We need to stop celebrating Columbus Day — immediately. By celebrating Columbus Day, our country has erased the history of…
How Do I Start Talking to My Kids About Racism?
When your kiddo says something racist or is exposed to racism in some way, it is, of course, a time…
My Child Just Said Something Racist. What Do I Do?
What should you say and do if your child says something racist? Moments when that happens can be stressful, emotional…
Oh No! I Talked About Racism and Made Things Worse
I’ve heard from so many parents who have been listening to the First Name Basis Podcast and other anti-racist educators,…
Where Did Student Loans Come From and Why Is College So Expensive?
The fact that there is a need for student loan forgiveness really paints a picture of just how complicated education…
Real Talk: You Should Support Student Loan Forgiveness
It’s been a few weeks since the White House announced a plan for student loan forgiveness, and in that time,…
Ways to Make Immigration About People, Not Status
Immigration is about so much more than debates, laws and policies — it’s about people. Every person who has interacted…
Age Appropriate Anti-Racism
My dear friends, we have been on this anti-racism journey together for 2.4 years, and it’s AMAZING to think about…