Name: How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics
Uploaded: 2019-02-20T20:56:23Z
Duration: 11 min 51 s
Description: When one of Liz Kleinrock's fourth-grade students said the unthinkable at the start of a class on race, she knew it was far too important a teachable moment to miss. But where to start? Learn how Kleinrock teaches kids to discuss taboo topics without fear -- because the best way to start solving social problems is to talk about them.

When one of Liz Kleinrock's fourth-grade students said the unthinkable at the start of a class on race, she knew it was far too important a teachable moment to miss. But where to start? Learn how Kleinrock teaches kids to discuss taboo topics without fear -- because the best way to start solving social problems is to talk about them.

Liz Kleinrock: How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics

How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics

A stark classroom incident spotlights the urgent need to guide children through discussions on race, embracing teachable moments.

Building a common language around equity begins with destigmatizing taboo topics, setting the groundwork for inclusive dialogues.

Equity education equips students with critical thinking tools, mirroring the foundational approach used in teaching reading and math.