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Talking Politics
- I'm an educator. How do I talk to my students?
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Teachers have the unique opportunity to promote a climate that is welcoming, socially supportive and just, caring, nurturing, and respectful for all.
November 3, 2020 - Biden or Trump - the 46th president
Teaching Resources for the 2020 Election - Facing History: comprehensive collection of lesson plans and resources before and after the November 3 election.
Post-election Support for Difficult Conversations
What Next? How to Move Forward Together After a Divisive Election
Repairing the Fabric of Democracy - PBS Learning Media
Using the Election as a Teaching Tool - Edutopia
Managing Political Stress in 2020
2020 Election _ Teaching Tolerance
At the Extremes - ADL’s news briefs on the role of extremists and extremism in our political environment.
Table Talk: Family Conversations About Current Events ADL
How to talk to children about difficult news by APA
Talking to Kids About the Election - National Geographic
We're still talking about:
How to prevent online radicalization. Classroom activities
Immigration and Family Separation at the Border
How to talk to children about difficult news
What-is-the-altright?
But What About Antifa?
Lessons to Teach and Learn from "Unite the Right" by ADLShould Hate Be Outlawed? A Simulation Activity on Penalty Enhancements for Hate Crime
ADL Discusses Anti-Muslim Bigotry
Handling Controversy in the Classroom
Policies on Guns in AmericaA teacher's guide to the prevention of violent extremism
#Youth Waging Peace: Youth led guide on the prevention of violent extremism through education
Addressing antisemitism through education
- I'm a parent/guardian. How do I talk to my children?
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You are your child’s role model. Visit these resources for having productive age-appropriate conversations about bias, prejudice, violence and current events.
Useful Resources:
Talking to Children About the Election
Table Talk: Family Conversations About Current Events ADL
Talking to Kids About the Election - National Geographic
Talking to teens about online hate
The Importance of Positive Emotional Communication Starting From Infancy
This is what happens when parents play video games with their kids
Immigration and Family Separation at the Border
Talking to children about shootings: An age-by-age guide
How to talk to children about difficult news
Responding to Mass Shooting Incidents - ADL
Parents Guide Beyond the Golden Rule
How Do I Respond to My Child's Bias?Talking with your children about Islamophobia and hate-based violence
Empowering Young People in the Aftermath of Hate
Empoderar a los niños y jóvenes tras un evento de odio
Do's and Dont's of Talking to Kids of Color About White Supremacy
Discussing Hate- English
Hablar de Odio- Espanol
Facts for Families- Terrorism and War: How to Talk to Children
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Documents
Below are useful links and documents for facilitating dialogues about potentially sensitive topics.
11 Ways Schools Can Help Students Feel Safe in Challenging Times
5 Habits to Heal the Heart of Democracy
ADL Helping Students Make Sense of News Stories About Bias and Injustice
Young Voters Guide to Social Media & the News - Common Sense Media
BUL-2047_1 - Hate Motivated Incidents and Crimes
BUL-6320_0 - Disturbances Demos on Near Campus
Dear Colleague: Letter on Discrimination and Harassment Based on Race Religion or National
Fake News and What We Can Do About It
First Amendment and Our Freedoms
Guidelines for Students Right of Free Expression
Lets Talk Politics Bias Dialogue and Critical Thinking
Managing Hot Moments in the Classroom
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the Supreme Court
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Links
The Rule of Law: Impeachment lesson plans
Teaching about the impeachment
Disrupting Islamophobia Amid U.S.-Iran Tension
Managing Hot Moments in the Classroom
ADL Census Question Controversy
ADL: Table Talk: Family Conversations About Election Polls
ADL: How Do Polls Inform, Influence and Impact Elections - Lesson Plan
Turning Current Events Instruction Into Social Justice Teaching
- Let's Talk - Politics
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"What truly makes our country great is its diversity. I've seen that beauty in so many ways over the years. Whether we are born here or seek refuge here, there's a place for us all. We must remember it's not my America or your America. It's our America." Michelle Obama, 2019
In times of conflict, divisive rhetoric, and information overload, students benefit from opportunities for meaningful dialogue about the issues that we are facing today. Let’s Talk has articles and lesson plans on crises and conflicts, politics and government.
- Conversations - lessons for advisories & GSAs
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CONVERSATIONS -mini-lessons for advisories. Please also explore the Human Relations website. The
November 3, 2020 - Biden or Trump the 46th President. FOR MORE RESOURCES, VISIT "TALKING POLITICS" ON THIS SITE
Teaching Resources for the 2020 Election - Facing History: comprehensive collection of lesson plans and resources before and after the November 3 election.
Post-election Support for Difficult Conversations
What Next? How to Move Forward Together After a Divisive Election
Repairing the Fabric of Democracy - PBS Learning Media
Using the Election as a Teaching Tool - Edutopia
Managing Political Stress in 2020
TALKING POLITICS - Also see the Talking Politics section for many more resources
The three branches of government
How campaigns influence people
VOTE
College Athletes Rock the Vote
SOGIE - October is LGBTQ History Month; June is Pride month
Stories of Excellence - Harvey Milk
Stories of Excellence - Marsha P. Johnson
All Are Welcome - SOGIE affirming classrooms
SUPPORTING GSAs
Session 1. - Getting to Know You
Sessions 5 & 6. Healthy relationships
Session 7. What do I say to...
HUMAN RELATIONS, DIVERSITY & EQUITY
All Are Welcome - welcoming classrooms
The Day Sport Stood Still - On August 26 and 27, many sports teams went on strike to draw attention to Black Lives Matter.
What is "Check your privilege"?
100 years Later - how women got the right to vote
Alike or Different - expanding vocabulary
Asking for Help - promoting help seeking behavior
Loving Yourself - self esteem and postive body image
Moving Forward - maintaining hope during COVID-19
What's in a Name? - lesson on identity
When you classmate is getting roasted
What is an Extremist Organization?
Are you being recruited by an extremist group?
STORIES OF EXCELLENCE:
Stories of Excellence - Kamala Harris
Stories of Excellence - Little Miss Flint
Stories of Excellence - Meghan Markle
Stories of Excellence - Rep. Ilhan Omar
Stories of Excellence - Caster Semenya
Stories of Excellence - Breonna Taylor
Stories of Excellence - Harvey Milk
COMMEMORATIVE DATES:
California Native American Day, Sept. 25
National Coming Out Day - October 11
Indigenous Peoples Day - October 12
Dia de los Muertos - October 31 - November 2
Transgender Day of Remembrance - November 20
Kwaanza - December 26 - January 1
National Day of Silence - April 23
Denim Day - April 28
Stories of Excellence - Harvey Milk - May 22
- Coronavirus - Pandemics and Xenophobia
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Coronavirus
What we can’t control might frightens us. Anxiety and suspicion rose as the Coronavirus pandemic spread. Crises evaluate both our humanity and our vulnerabilities. The resources offered here are for teachers, parents and students to support ourselves and each other during this time.
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Board Resolution to observe April 24 in recogniation of the Armenian Genocide
Board Resolution Standing with the Armenian People
Q&A: What is happening in Artsakh/Armenia?
NY Times - Why is conflict flaring between Armenian and Azerbaijan?
Crimes Against Humanity and Civilization: The Genocide of the Armenians - 8-lesson unit on the Armenian genocide by Facing History, Facing Ourselves
Armenian Genocide by the History Channel
What is Intergenerational Trauma? - PPT presentation
Talking to Children About War or Terrorism
- Conversations - training materials for staff
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The Office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity is happy to facilitate trainings for your school/work. The training materials here are longer in length than the ones in the advisories, and geared to an adult audience.
Back to School 2020 - technniques and tips for starting the year burnt out!
Courageous Conversations about Racism
Mental Health & Gender Diverse Youth
Mental Health & Sexual Minority Youth
Handbook of SOGIE-related vocabulary
ENGAGING AND EMBRACING SOCIAL MEDIA:
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 1. Power & History of Media
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 1. Power & History of Media, narrated
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 2. Definitions, Implications and Differentiation
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 2. Definitions, Implications and Differentiation, narrated
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 3. Statistics and Support
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 3. Statistics and Support, narrated
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 4. Celebrating Cyber Safety
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 4. Celebrating Cyber Safety, narrated
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 5. Using our power for GOOD
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 5. Using our power for GOOD, narrated
- Bullying
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Videos and Public Service Announcements
- Now Matters Later
- Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity/Expression (SOGIE)
- Stories not Stigma - You, Me, Us
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Building Community. Addressing Bias
- Be the Change. It's Our Planet. It's Our Future. Act Now.
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Contact
Judy Chiasson, Ph.D(213) 505-4744Janise Escobar, LCSWAddress:333 S. Beaudry Ave., 29th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90017
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Videos
TedTalk: Danger of Silence
TedTalk: The Success of Nonviolent Civil Resistance
TedTalks: Can a Divided America Heal
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