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October 2025
Dear John,
October is
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National Bullying Prevention Month—a timely moment to reaffirm our commitment to safe, inclusive classrooms. Our resource,
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Confronting Antisemitic Bullying in Schools, outlines how identity-based bullying, including antisemitism, shows up through repeated actions that exploit power imbalances and cause fear, distress, and harm. Data shows that antisemitic incidents have risen in K–12 settings and details the emotional, physical, behavioral, and academic impacts on students who are targeted.
As educators, you may wonder what you can do about bullying that targets your students. Here are 5 ways to help you get started:
1. Encourage school leadership to update and clarify bullying and harassment policies
2. Create approachable, trusted reporting pathways for students
3. Build educator confidence to recognize and discuss antisemitism and other forms of bias
4. Teach allyship skills so students can intervene safely
5. Integrate learning about Jewish people, culture, and identity to counter stereotypes and foster empathy.
This month—and all year—these strategies can help teachers proactively reduce bullying and ensure every student feels supported and ready to learn. Please explore additional learning opportunities and resources below that will help you create a safe and inclusive environment for your entire school community.
In partnership,
Ariel Behrman
Vice President, ADL Education
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National Hispanic Heritage Month and Spanish-Language Resources
As we mark
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National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15), we encourage celebrating the diversity, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities as a way to foster inclusive learning environments‌.
Echoes & Reflections: New Spanish-language Resources:
We are excited to share
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Echoes & Reflections’ new Spanish-language resources designed to expand access for Spanish-speaking learners across its 12 teaching units.
These materials help every learner fully engage with vital lessons on Holocaust history and antisemitism, strengthening equity and impact in your classroom.
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ENGAGE YOUR FULL SCHOOL COMMUNITY
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Online Event:
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Do More with No Place for Hate: A Back-To-School Kickoff
October 23, 2025 | 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT
AUDIENCE: For All Members of the School Community
We invite you to kick off the new school year with a powerful virtual event centered on inclusivity and allyship. Join author Dana Kramaroff for a live reading from her middle grade novel-in-verse, The Do More Club, a compelling story that explores the impact of an antisemitic incident and the importance of “spreading kindness so hate can’t win.” This webinar is open to students and educators from schools registered for the 2025-2026 No Place for Hate program, as well as those interested in joining.
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REGISTER
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Interested in learning more about bringing No Place for Hate to your school?
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Participate in an upcoming information session.
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JOIN A PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY
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ONLINE COURSE:
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Breaking Down Antisemitism
October 16 - 30, 2025
AUDIENCE: FOR EDUCATORS
Educators, ready to transform how you teach about bias and hate? This course uses antisemitism as a lens to help you:
📍 Develop pattern recognition skills
💙 Build student empathy
🤝 Create classroom solidarity
🎯 Strengthen critical thinking
Course Details: This free self-paced course starts Oct. 16 and ends Oct. 30. The time commitment is ~6 hours, including a Community Webinar on Oct. 21 that you can attend live or watch as a recording. You will earn a certificate for 6 professional learning hours upon successful completion. Through participating in this course, you’ll develop the skills needed to bring antisemitism learning into the classroom.
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READ OUR FEATURED ARTICLE
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The Risks When Connecting Bullying to the Holocaust
While Holocaust education can help students analyze stereotyping, prejudice, and bigotry, and reflect on personal choices and responsibilities, it should not be used as a bullying-prevention lesson. Bullying and propaganda were tools the Nazis used, not the cause or goal of the Holocaust. Over-simplifying the Holocaust as “bullying” risks trivializing its historical complexity and may even mislead students about allyship. Students should learn about both topics, but each on its own terms and with appropriate historical and ethical rigor.
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Disclaimer: Any resources are offered as general guidance only. Please review the materials and inquire with your own legal counsel as to the appropriateness of a resource, to ensure compliance with state or local laws.
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