Middle school students are hungry to know what's happening in the world around them. Amid the recent violence targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S., educators continue to grapple with how to talk about race with students and families. In this episode, Phyllis and Joe discuss the imperative nature of addressing these issues with students and  provide strategies educators can employ to have effective conversations centered around empathy. 

Middle School Walk & Talk is a production of the Association for Middle Level Education. Learn more at amle.org.