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Talking Politics
- Ā I'm a school leader. How do I start a school-wide campaign?
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School leaders set the tone for their schools. Schools provide invaluable support for students, staff and families, especially in times of crisis.
Useful Resources:
Managing your distress in the aftermath of a shooting - tips for adults
Hate + guns = public health crisis. Statement by APA
#Youth Waging Peace: Youth led guide on prevention of violent extremism through education
Responding to Mass Shooting Incidents - ADL
Lessons to Teach and Learn from "Unite the Right" by ADL
Responding to Hate and Bias at School
Engaging Students in Peaceful Dialogues about Conflict and Bias
- I'm a classroom teacher. 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. These sites linked have excellent resources on addressing violence and violence in age-appropriate ways:
How to prevent online radicalization. Classroom activities
Responding to Mass Shooting Incidents_ADL
Table Talk: Family Conversations About Current Events ADL
Immigration and Family Separation at the Border
From Mourning to Action _ Teaching Tolerance
Talking to children about shootings: An age-by-age guide
How to talk to children about difficult news
Lessons to Teach and Learn from "Unite the Right" by ADLResponding to Mass Shooting Incidents - ADL
ADL Discusses Anti-Muslim Bigotry
Handling Controversy in the Classroom
Policies on Guns in AmericaShould Hate Be Outlawed? A Simulation Activity on Penalty Enhancements for Hate Crime
A 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 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
Table Talk: Family Conversations About Current Events ADL
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 - How do we create affirming communities for all?
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Affirming communities believe that all people have dignity and we, as caring people, appreciate our neighbors and celebrate the differences that make us all unique. We must ask ourselves, “What will happen to them if I do nothing?” Refer to these resources on ways to affirm our communities.
Useful Resources:
Having 'The Talk': Expert Guidance on Preparing Kids for Police Interactions
Teaching About Race, Racism and Police Violence
Teaching about Racism, Violence, Inequaity and the Criminal Justice System
Talking to White Kids About Race & Racism
The (Un)Making of an Extremist - Former extremists discuss how they rebuilt their lives after extremism and how would-be extremists could be encouraged to rejoin society.
Anti-Muslim Bigotry and How to be an Ally
- I want to learn more. Where can I find books or resources?
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Thank you for wanting to take the conversation further. These booklists offer a wide selection of readings for children of all ages on a variety of important social justice topics.
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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
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
- 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 cause us to evaluate our humanity and our vulnerabilities. The resources offered here are for teachers, parents and students to support ourselves and each other during this time.
- 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.
- Be the Change. It's Our Planet. It's Our Future. Act Now.
- Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity/Expression (SOGIE)
- Diversity - Me, You, Us
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Building Community. Addressing Bias
- Now Matters Later
- Bullying
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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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