Deborah RiberaApr 5, 20212 minHow to Engage with TraumaOne thing we know for sure: the pandemic is a shared cultural trauma that has affected every single one of us in varying ways. But for...
Deborah RiberaMar 22, 20211 minIntersectionality...it just makes sense!Intersectionality…have you come across this word?? If you’d like to learn more about what it means for you or your organization, I have a...
Deborah RiberaMar 22, 20212 minRacism is alive...so how can we kill it?The recent rash of anti-Asian violence has only further reinforced that racism is an epidemic in our country. The defensiveness people...
Deborah RiberaMar 8, 20211 minMental Health through Movies!I love using film as a tool to help students think more deeply about themselves and others. We don't need a worksheet to be able to learn...
Deborah RiberaFeb 15, 20212 minWhat Can We Learn from Feminism?Wouldn't it be wonderful if every teacher, counselor, and administrator had a tool in their toolkit that helped students break down...
Deborah RiberaFeb 2, 20211 minLet's Talk About...Moving!The second episode of "Let’s Talk!" is here for your students, kids, self! :-) This episode we’re talking about moving your body! Check...
Deborah RiberaJan 26, 20211 minThe Best Day Ever?Things continue to be serious-as-all-COVID for us adults, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t help our students find fun and joy in their...
Deborah RiberaJan 13, 20212 minLet's Talk About...Sleep!When the going gets tough (and it is certainly tough right now), it's time to focus on our basic needs! I'm excited to introduce Beyond...
Deborah RiberaNov 19, 20202 minFree Online Course: Intro to Global Awareness"This video made me think a lot. Those kids love school and want the chance to learn. And me, I'm here f***ing up, not going to school a...
Deborah RiberaNov 8, 20202 minYour Students Don't Hear Enough from Women of ColorYou know who kids don’t hear enough from in their textbooks and classes? People of color. Specifically, women of color. It’s an egregious...
Deborah RiberaOct 16, 20202 minWhat Do I Do About DEI?!Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in K-12 goes by many names: Culturally responsive pedagogy, multicultural education, global...
Deborah RiberaOct 14, 20202 minDo You Have Questions About Critical Race Theory?It’s been an intense few weeks (Months? Years!) in the field of diversity education! How are you doing? I think I’ve lost count of how...