Education & Outreach CURRICULUM RESOURCES

The Need for an Anti-Bias Curriculum

Preparing students to live and work successfully in a pluralistic nation and a global community requires opportunities for them to engage in curricular content that furthers the ideals of justice and equality upon which the nation was founded. Anti-bias curriculum provides an understanding of diverse perspectives, strengthens critical thinking skills, challenges the development of emerging biases, and builds skills and motivation to take action against injustice.

Additionally, creating an anti-bias learning environment fosters a positive and open mindset to engage in and learn from curricular content that promotes equality and diversity nationwide.

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Early Childhood Curriculum

• All Kinds Of... Activity Guide (PDF)
• All Kinds Of... Activity Guide (Book)
• All Together! Early Childhood Kit

Addressing Anti-Semitism in the Classroom

• The People vs. Leo Frank Teacher's Guide (PDF)
• Curriculum Connections "Anti-Semitism and The Merchant of Venice" (PDF)
• Curriculum Connections "Challenging Anti-Semitism"

Holocaust Education

• Echoes and Reflections
• Survival to Service: Examining the Life of Abraham H. Foxman, Hidden Child of the Holocaust
• Children of the Holocaust

Anti-Bias Study Guide

Anti-Bias Study Guides have been prepared for educators to use as supplementary materials for students in grades 4–12. The Guides are available in both Intermediate and Secondary Level. The lessons assist students in exploring societal issues arising from bias, bigotry and discrimination; building critical thinking skills; increasing understanding of diverse perspectives; and building leadership skills in promoting justice and equity in schools, communities, and society at large.

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Curriculum Connections

Curriculum Connections is a collection of original lesson plans and resources that help K-12 educators integrate multicultural, anti-bias, and social justice themes into their curricula. Each edition is organized around a particular topic or theme.

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Related Programs

• Miller Early Childhood Initiative
• A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute
• Holocaust Education

From the Headlines to the Classroom

The ongoing U.S. Supreme Court hearings about the constitutionality of same sex marriage provide a compelling framework for classroom discussions on democracy, the power of religion and special interests in shaping public policy, and the role of government in defining and protecting individual rights.

Engage students in the democratic process with current curriculum relevant to the lives of students, bringing to life in your classroom today’s societal debates, while also fulfilling the requirements of common core standards.