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Dear John,
The winter holidays are approaching—which can be a challenging time for schools to strive toward equity and inclusivity. Be sure to check out our "December Dilemma" resource as well as a lesson plan and Table Talk on communicating with students about disabilities and accommodations. We also have this month's "Shine A Light" webinars where we address antisemitism from multiple perspectives as well as our new blog on the devastating shooting in Colorado Springs and how we can talk with young people about it in the context of anti-LGBTQ+ bias and hate. | |
New Blog
The Club Q Shooting and the Ripple Effect of anti-LGBTQ+ Hate
The devastating shooting at the Club Q in Colorado Springs, CO brings to light the current environment of anti-LGBTQ+ bias, discrimination and hate that allows violence to thrive. Explore how you can talk with young people about what happened at Club Q within the larger context of anti-LGBTQ+ bias, hate and oppression. Read Blog | | | |
New Lesson Plan
The Tools I Need
This lesson plan for grades 4-7 teaches students about what disabilities are, helps them consider what tools and accommodations people with disabilities need, and learn how to advocate for accommodations by writing a persuasive letter. Download Lesson Plan | | |
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New Table Talk
People With Disabilities and the Accommodations They Need
This discussion guide engages families in conversations about what disabilities are, what tools and accommodations people with disabilities need to participate in all of life’s experiences, and explore how we can advocate that these tools and accommodations are provided. Download Guide | |
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Monthly Featured Book
The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness From the Border
This picture book for ages 4-8 tells the story of Noemi and Mamá, who have to flee their home in Mexico and head for the U.S. border, adding their names to the notebook keeper’s list and finding kindness and empathy. Download Discussion Guides | | | |
Webinar
Dec 13 3pm ET: Unlearning Antisemitism through the 4 Pillars & BINAH
Explore ADL's 4 Pillars of Antisemitism Education: Embrace Jewish Identity, Examine Antisemitism, Explore Antisemitism Intersectionally, and Educate & Act, as well as BINAH (Building Insights to Navigate Antisemitism and Hate), an interactive, digital course for students, to gain the knowledge and tools to build more just and positive classroom environments. Register
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Webinar
Dec 20 4pm ET: Ruining the Game: Examining Antisemitism in Sports
Discuss the intersection between sports and antisemitism in today’s world and gain classroom resources from ADL Education’s programs to help students learn about the Jewish people, antisemitism, and the role the sporting world can play in combatting antisemitism. Register
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Online Course
Examining the Holocaust and World War II: December 12, 2022-January 16, 2023
Developed in collaboration with Echoes & Reflections, Florentine Films, PBS LearningMedia and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, this online course features clips from the film, The U.S. and the Holocaust, to support teaching the interwoven history of the Holocaust and WWII. Register
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Winter Holidays: December Dilemma or Teaching Opportunity?
Often called the “December Dilemma,” the winter holidays can be a challenging time of year for schools—to acknowledge the various religious and cultural holiday traditions and be respectful, inclusive and equitable in what holidays are included and how they are honored. Read More |
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Anti-Bias Curriculum for Sale
Use our elementary, middle and high school curriculum guides to teach anti-bias education in your classroom. The curricula are designed to help students explore identity, understand and interpret differences, and analyze and challenge bias. Purchase Curriculum | |
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As this is our last newsletter of 2022, we want to wish you, your staff, your students and your families a beautiful holiday season full of light, health and joy.
In partnership,
The ADL Education Team | |
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