Dear John 
 

CORRECTION: We want to apologize for an error in the December newsletter that went out yesterday (see below). The school, Bunker Hill Middle School, mentioned in our "ADL Education Impact" section is located in Washington Township, New Jersey (not Washington, D.C.). We regret the error. 
 

The winter season is a wonderful time in our communities and schools. Many different celebrations mark the end of the year which can be both exciting and overwhelming. 

The resources and webinars below can help create a learning environment that fosters respect, opens dialogue and encourages critical thinking in your classroom, school and community.

UPCOMING WEBINARS:

• Dec 5 - Opening The Dialogue: Helping Young People Navigate Antisemitism
• Dec 12 - Painful Joy: A Holocaust Family Memoir
• ICYMI - Our Conversation with Holocaust Survivor Renate Zelovic

RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT: Winter Holidays: December Dilemma or Teaching Opportunity

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Intent vs. Impact: Why Does It Matter?
• Meaningful Picture Books About Holidays and Observances
• 9 Classroom Activities for Exploring the Calendar of Observances

Michael D'Ostilio, Principal at Bunker Hill Middle School, Washington D.C. on the impact of No Place for Hate:

“We have one big high school, three middle schools and six elementary schools. Our whole district is engaged with “No Place for Hate” and ADL has been very instrumental in helping us become the school and the school district we want to be.”  

To learn more about this student-led school climate improvement program, visit No Place for Hate.

Explore our entire suite of antisemitism, Holocaust and anti-bias education offerings. Deepening your own understanding and sharing these tools and insights with your students will encourage informed conversations and a more thoughtful, welcoming learning environment.

• Incident response resources
• Ready-to-use lesson plans
• Holocaust education resources
• Educator digital mini-lessons
• Student digital mini-lessons
• and much more!

We want to thank you for all you do to help create more respectful and inclusive classrooms and schools. 

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

Wishing you, your students, families and communities a beautiful, peaceful and rejuvenating holiday season!

In partnership, 

The ADL Education Team