Establishing a Safe Learning Environment
Before engaging in discussions related to bias and discrimination, it is important to set up ground rules in order to create a safe environment that is conducive to learning and thoughtful discussion. Encourage students to collaboratively develop working agreements that ensure safety and respect.
Drawing the Line
This ADL interactive activity provides middle- and high-school educators with a vehicle to discuss issues related to the impact of words.
The Evolving Language of Diversity
This article written by Kathy Castania from the Cornell Cooperative Extension explores the evolving language used to describe and define people as members of groups.