Teaching Tools

Events & Resources

The High School Ethnic Studies Initiative hosts various events exploring how cutting-edge research can be seamlessly integrated into classroom teaching materials. Through our curated resources pages, high school educators and students gain can access to a wealth of racial justice scholarship forged by Berkeley and its community partners. The series covers a wide range of topics, and we’ve created event resource pages that include recordings, recommended resources, key takeaways, and more.

Ethnic Studies Educator Resource Hub

The UC Berkeley Ethnic Studies Educator Resource Hub is a curated collection of materials designed to support students and instructors in preparation for the rollout of California’s high school Ethnic Studies graduation requirement. Our hub aims to foster a deep understanding of oppression, liberation, and the intricate tapestry of social movements that shape society. Whether you’re seeking to enrich your teaching practices, expand your knowledge base, or engage in community-driven initiatives, this resource hub creates entry points to teaching and engaging with Ethnic Studies. We welcome your ongoing feedback!

Third World Liberation Front Site

This TWLF site offers instructors and students a grounded introduction to the history and legacy of the Third World Liberation Front (TWLF), the movement from which Ethnic Studies—as a community-based project, academic field, and chapter in educational history—draws its origins and inspiration. Developed for the HSESI and launched in June 2024, the site provides an in-depth look at TWLF activism at UC Berkeley and its connections to organizing at San Francisco State, as well as to broader social movements. Created in partnership with key campus collaborators and TWLF strikers from 1969, 1989, and 1999, it honors the enduring impact of these struggles while linking them to contemporary issues. The site features a wide range of teaching resources, events, and interactive timelines to support meaningful classroom learning, especially relevant for high school educators and students engaging with the Ethnic Studies graduation requirement.

Oral Histories Guides

Oral history is a field of study and a method of gathering, preserving, and interpreting the voices and memories of people, communities, and participants in past events.  As a method, it involves an interview that is recorded and made available to the public. Oral histories become primary sources that supplement and enrich our collective understanding of places, communities, and events in the past.

Ethnic Studies Library and Guide

The UC Berkeley Ethnic Studies Library serves as a valuable resource for high school educators, particularly those interested in Ethnic Studies. Its origins trace back to the Third World Liberation Front strike during the 1960s. Student activists, passionate about social justice, collected and preserved historical materials related to the movements of that time. Over the years, these materials have evolved into specialized collections within the library, including books, serials, archives, posters, and audio recordings.

Creating and supporting knowledge that informs social movements is a unique field of work for educators to learn from and be in conversation with today. To assist them, Ethnic Studies librarians have created a dedicated HSESI Library Guide, providing valuable insights into past and present social movements.

Race: The Power of an Illusion site

An online companion to the award-winning documentary series by California Newsreel explores the origins, beliefs, and consequences of what we call race. Developed in collaboration with key UC Berkeley partners and the California Newsreel team, the site offers teaching tools, interviews, and fresh perspectives on this groundbreaking film—designed especially for educators.