Allyship, Affinity groups, and Shared Community
Identity Iceberg & Me: A reflective activity from the ADL that uses the “identity iceberg” model to help students explore and share the visible and invisible aspects of their identities, strengthening empathy, self-awareness, and inclusive classroom culture. This resource supports the foundation of positive school culture by building identity awareness and empathy, which are core to preventing dehumanization and bias, and helping students articulate both visible identities (e.g., race, gender) and less visible identities (e.g., beliefs, family culture) — reducing assumptions and strengthening cross-group relationships.
Cultural Identity: Art Expressions: A USC Shoah Foundation art-based activity that invites students to explore and express cultural identity through artistic reflection and multimedia, fostering deeper empathy, self-awareness, and shared understanding across diverse student experiences. It centers students’ identities and stories, building empathy and positive community norms.
Community Matters: Built on a foundation of social and emotional learning, this curriculum provides a year’s worth of activities and materials designed to help faculty build student-centered spaces where honest questioning, discussion, and social and academic growth can occur. This Facing History & Ourselves curriculum can be used in a variety of school spaces, from classrooms to advisory periods.
California Protects the Civil Rights of LGBTQ+ People (CRD): Use this when building inclusive environments or responding to harassment or discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Resources to Include Immigrant Families (CDE): Use this when building trust, communication, and inclusion with immigrant families before crises occur.