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A guide of best practices for school decision makers in their work to counter antisemitism in K-12 schools.

College can be an exciting time, but it can be particularly challenging for those who identify as Jewish. Antisemitism is an insidious form of hate that continues to be a threat. Nearly one-third of Jewish students in the U.S. have personally experienced antisemitism on campus. This can impede a student’s ability to participate in classes, join clubs and display their Jewish identity proudly. Welcome to Antisemitism on Campus!This self-paced, interactive learning module empowers student…

Table Talk: Family Conversations about Current EventsAll young people should be able to feel safe, included and respected in their classrooms and schools. Unfortunately, many do not. A recent study of high school students found that nearly four in ten students experienced identity-based bullying or bullying related to an aspect of their identity such as race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or physical appearance.   How can we listen and learn from young people about…

Table Talk: Family Conversations about Current EventsYou may have heard about “swatting” because it's been in the news recently. What exactly is swatting? Why do people do it?  Because young people are exposed to swatting online, on both mainstream websites and the “dark web” (i.e., hidden websites) and because some swatting incidents begin in online gaming or other digital platforms, it is an important topic to discuss with young people.  Swatting is &ldquo…

Explore powerful stories from young people who have experienced bias in their school communities.

Educators, use this online professional learning experience to help you explore best practices in responding to incidents of bias in schools.

Short Online Experience to Learn about this Core Topic For Administrators, Faculty and Staff | College & University About the Mini-Lesson This mini-lesson for administrators, faculty and staff provides an introduction to implicit bias and explores how bias impacts campuses. Participants will learn and develop strategies they can use to create more equitable and inclusive communities. ADL's mini-lessons are short, interactive, online lessons for educators and staff to learn…

There are many benefits of humor. A good joke can ease tension in a stressful situation. Humor can connect people and bring them together. Jokes can bring levity to a situation that begs for lightheartedness. Being funny can signal to others who you are.  Humor can even open a conversation that previously felt closed or off-limits.  However, jokes and humor, when they target social identity groups, can do the opposite. They can make people feel unsafe, disconnected, excluded and…

Build skills to recognize and address antisemitism by exploring Jewish identity and unpacking the definition of antisemitism.

Learn helpful approaches educators can use to talk with young people about extremism and how to help young people resist and counter it.

Has your school experienced a sports-related bias or hate incident? Athletic directors, coaches and school administrators play vital roles in creating a sports environment where all student-athletes can feel included and thrive. Just as schools expect staff, students and their families to uphold positive community values such as respect, inclusion and equity in the classroom and other places within the school building, as well as in digital spaces, schools sometimes fall short of…

Explore the difference and disconnect between intent and impact and why "impact" should be prioritized.

In recent years, there has been an increase in anti-Asian rhetoric including bullying in schools, racist incidents, scapegoating and hate crimes impacting Asian and Asian American people. This is an important opportunity to have conversations with young people about the history of violence and injustice against the AAPI community. In addition, this time also provides an opening to engage students in learning more about the history and background of AAPI people and how to act as an ally when…