Encouraging Positive Racial Identity in Young Children

Research shows that talking to children about race and engaging in related activities when children are young improves academic performance, racial pride, and other outcomes. It is never too early to engage in direct and indirect communication about race and ethnicity. This site has multiple examples of how to do that.

Resource Type: 

  • Website
  • Handouts/Tipsheets

Types of Diversity: 

  • Children and Families who are Culturally, Racially, and Ethnically Diverse
  • Children who are Dual Language Learners