Classrooms everywhere should be inclusive, safe, and culturally responsive learning spaces for all learners. The following resources have been curated by the CDE in order to connect educators to amazing existing lesson plans, texts, and engaging activities.
UNC Asheville Education Department Publications and Resources
Asheville Black Leaders Poster Set, Updated Jan 2025
Asheville Black Leaders Slidedeck, Updated Jan 2025
Culturally Responsive
Pedagogy
Facing History Back-to-School Toolkit
Supporting LGBTQIA+
Students
LGBTQIA+ Resources from Facing History
Queer People Have Always Existed-Teach Like It
Resources for supporting trans youth in NC from Campaign for Southern Equality
Welcoming Schools from Human Rights Campaign
LGBTQ Lesson Plans from the Los Angeles LGBTQ Center
Elementary Resources from GLSEN
K-12 Resources from the Stonewall National Museum Archives and Library