Diversity & Equity
Understanding Anti-Bias Education: Bringing the Four Core Goals to Every Facet of Your Curriculum – This article is an excerpt from the second edition of Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves, by Louise Derman-Sparks and Julie Olsen Edwards.
Research to Practice Brief: Delivering on the Promise Through Equitable Policies – This publication is the work of the Equity Research Action Coalition at the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. Their mission is to conduct research that informs practices and policies aimed at protecting, promoting, and preserving the health, economic security, and cultural excellence of Black and other minoritized children and their families. Also check out an extensive directory of Culture, Diversity, and Equity Resources that is available on their website.
Side By Side: A Playbook on Centering and Promoting Equity in Early Education – Equity in early childhood care and education is a word we hear often, but what does it look like at the start of life? What does equity mean to the people most impacted by racism, marginalization, and other systems of oppression? This playbook was developed by School Readiness Consulting and centers on powerful stories from families, providers, and ECE leaders sharing the triumphs and challenges of those who have committed to giving children a strong start.
PBS Kids: Talking to Young Children About Race and Racism – A collection of tips and resources from PBS Kids to help parents and caregivers of young children have meaningful conversations about race, racism, and being anti-racist.
Early Childhood Expulsions And Suspensions Undermine Our Nation’s Most Promising Agent of Opportunity and Social Justice – A brief from the Yale Child Study Center & Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that explores the who, what, & why of suspensions/expulsions, its importance to education and social justice, and current efforts to curtail the practice.
Promoting Racial Equity in Early Childhood – A collection of resources from Zero to Three that offer insight and guidance on racial justice and equity issues in early childhood.
Head Start Culture & Language Resources – Head Start programs are committed to recognizing and respecting the culture and language of the children and their families. Administrators, teachers, providers, caregivers, and families can use these resources to promote a positive experience for all children.
Honoring Diversity Module – In this 45-minute, self-paced tutorial from Resources for Early Learning, you will explore best practices in honoring diversity. Three short videos will show seasoned educators using best practices in action. After watching each video, you’ll review and reflect on what you’ve seen and heard.
The Children’s Equity Project – The Children’s Equity Project is a child policy center, housed at Arizona State University and led in partnership with scholars at 12 universities across the country. Here you can find research, resources, and reports on a variety of early childhood topics.
Updated 10/8/2025