K-12 Curriculum

This padlet is a living document, a place for people to discuss and exchange on their experiences using the curriculum & resources for teaching about racial equity and housing justice.

What are ways to incorporate histories of racial exclusion in housing into the 11th grade History classroom? This powerpoint gives a brief overview of two units designed for 11th grade U.S. History on the topic of Racial Exclusion & Housing Policy...

What would it look like if marginalized neighborhoods were developed but their residents were not displaced? Right now, neighborhood development typically causes massive displacement and harm to already under-resourced communities, a process known as...

How can the issue of race and housing be incorporated into an elementary school classroom and also used as an organizing tool with parents and community members? In this powerpoint, you will find sample flyers for parent meetings on the history of...

Students increasingly know about the history of redlining as a system of racial exclusion. But what role did capitalism play? And is it possible to have capitalism and not have racial exclusion? This four-lesson unit invites students to grapple with...

How can we envision our community as thriving in a future that embodies racial equity and belonging? How might the framework of Afrofuturism help us get there? This unit has elementary, middle, and high school students dive into histories of housing...

How does place shape identity? How do social systems shape us? What impact can we have on social systems? This unit invites students to make connections between various aspects of their identity, origins, and culture. They are asked to build upon...