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Anti-Bias Lesson Plans and Resources for K-12 Educators and Families
  
  
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					May 2024

	
					Dear John,

					
					May's newsletter explores and celebrates Jewish American Heritage and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month. We have resources on both that will deepen your students' knowledge and inspire meaningful conversations in your classrooms.

					
					Also in the newsletter: registration details for next week's virtual Author Read Aloud and Conversation with author Rajani LaRocca, a webinar on the importance of teaching about contemporary antisemitism and other new resources.  

	
														National Read Aloud

														Don't Miss Rajani LaRocca On Tues, May 14 at 4pm ET

														Register today for next week's "Changing the World One Word at a Time" virtual Read Aloud series featuring award-winning author Rajani LaRocca. She will be reading from her Newbery Honor winning middle grade novel in verse, Red, White, and Whole and I'll Go and Come Back. Q&A will follow the read aloud. 
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														Webinar

														May 15 at 4pm ET: The Importance of Teaching about Contemporary Antisemitism Amidst its Dramatic Rise 

														This webinar will help educators gain valuable strategies to help empower students to recognize, respond and counter antisemitism in their communities.  
Register


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														Jewish American Heritage Month 
May is Jewish American Heritage Month and provides an opportunity to honor and commemorae the Jewish experience. Use our K-12 educational and family resources to bring Jewish American Heritage Month to schools, communities and homes now and throughout the year. In addition, check out our partner’s 
Jewish American Heritage Month’s collection of helpful tools and materials.

 
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														Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 

														May is AAPI Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the culture, traditions and history of Asian American and Pacific Islander people in the United States. Use our lesson plans, children’s literature and other resources to bring this unique heritage to life in May and beyond.  

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														Monthly Featured Book

														Rose Spoke Out: The Story of Rose Schneiderman 

														This picture book for ages 5-8 tells the story of Rose Schneiderman, a young Jewish immigrant from Poland who went to work in a factory when she was thirteen years old. She saw that women workers earned much less than men and that the factory was cold, dirty and unsafe. Rose spoke up and organized support for better working conditions.   
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														New High School Lesson Plan

														Age, Ageism and the Presidential Election 

														Help your high school students explore characteristics they consider important to be a U.S. President, learn more about the context of understanding age limitations for politicians and reflect on their own thoughts and opinions about the topic. 
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														Summer Reading 
Summer is just around the corner! We have tips for summer reading and recommended children’s and young adult books from our Books Matter collection that focus on literature about identity, diversity, bias and social justice.  

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														Anti-Bias Curriculum

														Use our elementary, middle and high school curriculum guides to teach anti-bias education in your classroom. Our elementary curriculum, Anti-Bias Building Blocks was recently updated and is now available in digital format! The curricula are designed to help students explore identity, understand and interpret differences, and analyze and challenge bias.
Purchase Curriculum

													 
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					We hope these resources help you create more equitable and inclusive classrooms for yourselves and your students.

					
					As always, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] with any questions or to inquire about our programs, products, workshops and resources.

					
					In partnership, 

					
					The ADL Education Team

 
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