Early Childhood Question Corner For Educators | For Parents, Families, and Caregivers The foundation for gender identity formation gets established during the preschool years (Derman-Sparks and Edwards, 2010, 91). By age three, although most children can identify their gender, they are still sorting out the concept of gender (Roberts and Hill, 2003). “The support they get or do not get in their preschool years lays the foundation for the rest of their gender identity formation,”…
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For Educators | For Parents, Families, and Caregivers Most people love a celebration! Adults flutter around busily preparing for the festivities. Children are abuzz with excitement. Special foods are eaten, special heirlooms brought down from the shelf. Traditions are passed down from generation to generation. While children should have an opportunity to learn about and share information about the important holidays and celebrations in their lives, celebrating specific holidays in a school or…
Letters to the Editor
The New York Times
To the Editor:
Re “Volkswagen Parts Ways with the Historian who Chronicled its Nazi Past,” (Nov. 2):
The Anti-Defamation League has found Volkswagen to be a reliable partner in addressing its World War II history and in promoting Holocaust education in general. The Volkswagen described by the Times is not the Volkswagen we have come to know and respect.
Grieger because of the contents of his 2014 article. Yet there is…
In recent years, we have seen alarming images and biased language in schools and universities: name-calling, hate-filled taunts, vandalism, racial slurs and epithets, offensive graffiti on desks and bathroom walls. In addition, many young people—especially those whose identities have been targeted publicly with words and actions—are fearful and worried. Teachers have had to work overtime to console those students and provide resources to get help. Schools must be places where…
Early Childhood Question Corner For Educators | For Parents, Families, and Caregivers You can help children embrace differences by exposing them to diversity as early as possible. This can be a natural part of everyday living as children develop relationships outside their family. Answer children’s questions about differences openly and honestly as they come up, and if you don't know the answers, seek them out. Another way to ensure diversity in children’s lives is to…
Early Childhood Question Corner For Educators | For Parents, Families, and Caregivers Incorporating family members into early childhood program’s anti-bias efforts is integral to its success. When children see their teachers value their families’ lives, they develop pride. They also have an opportunity to learn about other children’s families and the diversity inherent in them. Family members can be from various racial and ethnic backgrounds, speak multiple languages and…
The following letter appeared in The New York Times on September 16, 2016. Letters to the Editor:
The New York Times
Re “Rid the World of Wahabbism” (Op-Ed, Sept. 14):
Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s foreign minister, raises a number of concerns about Wahabbism and the role it has played, particularly as an ideology that some in the Muslim world blame for inspiring terrorism.
Unfortunately, in making these important points, Mr. Zarif ignores the Iranian regime…
Letters to the Editor
Poughkeepsie Journal
To the Editor:
Recent letters published in the Poughkeepsie Journal utilize spurious claims and wild conspiracies to viciously attack Israel and question the U.S. relationship with the Jewish state (“ Police brutality in America mirrors current events in Israel,” July 31; “Israel lobby remains power danger to US,” Aug. 1).
It is absurd to suggest that Israel is responsible for the actions of…
The following letter appeared in The New York Times on August 6, 2016. Letters to the Editor
The New York Times
To the Editor:
Re “Fatah Makes Public Claim That It Killed 11,000 Israelis” (Aug. 5):
Sadly, celebrations of hatred, violence and terrorism are not anything new to Fatah. Just a few days ago, the Fatah media bureau website featured a caricature depicting a stereotypical bearded and hooknosed Jew lighting the fuse under a bomb that was aimed at Sunni and…
The following letter appeared in the New York Jewish Week on July 27, 2016 Letters to the Editor
New York Jewish Week
To the Editor:
We need to set the record straight on several points raised in a recent letter taking issue with the Anti-Defamation League’s efforts to advocate for the fair treatment of African-Americans at the hands of police (“Critical Of #BlackLivesMatter,” Letters, July 22).
First of all, ADL has not endorsed the Black Lives Matter movement…
Letters to the Editor
Boulder Daily Camera
To the Editor:
Tom Mayer highlights the Palestinian perspective on Israel's establishment 68 years ago ("Hear about the Nakba," Daily Camera, May 17). He mischaracterized it as an "unrectified political crime." Mayer omitted important facts and the complexities of the conflict:
• Jewish connection to the land of Israel goes back nearly four millennia. It is the cornerstone of Jewish life — embedded in prayer, ritual and…
Table Talk: Family Conversations About Current Events For Parents, Families, and Caregivers | 12 and UpNote to Parents/Family Members
Because this topic deals with online hate—which young people may see, observe or experience—it is important that you talk with your child about safety and responsibility in their digital lives. You may want to review and consult our Navigating a Digital World: Tips for Youth, which includes suggestions for rule setting, limitations, privacy,…
Letters to the Editor
The Dallas Morning News
To the Editor:
Re: “Transgender battle — Patrick draws boos, again calls for superintendent’s ouster,” Thursday news story.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s rhetoric was filled with untruths as he advocated against the Fort Worth ISD policy, which allows transgender students to use restrooms in accordance with their gender identity. Patrick’s assertion about student safety is fictional. There simply is no…
A Guide for Counselors and Camp Administrators For Educators | For Parents, Families, and Caregivers Summer camp is a wonderful time in children’s lives when they get to spend time outdoors, meet new people, have novel experiences and gain insight into themselves. There are about 12,000 day and resident camps in the U.S. and each year more than 11 million children and adults attend camp. According to an American Camp Association (ACA) report, parents cite the following reasons as the…
The following letter was written in response to an op-ed that appeared in the New Jersey Jewish News on April 28, 2016. Letters to the Editor
New Jersey Jewish News
Dear Editor:
Jared Silverman’s commentary mischaracterizes the issue and underscores the very reasons the Anti-Defamation League continues to educate and advocate for a compassionate response to the refugee crisis.
By conflating refugees with migrants and immigrants, Silverman confuses the issues and undermines…
Letters to the Editor
The Washington Free Beacon
To the Editor:
Adam Kredo’s article, “ADL Pursuit of Meeting with Anti-Israel Activists Proves Fruitless,” (April 26) distorts ADL’s role in responding to a protest last week and misrepresents our offer of dialogue with the left-wing Jewish activist group, IfNotNow, when they held a protest in the lobby of the building where ADL’s offices are located.
Kredo’s portrayal of “entreaties for a…
For Educators | For Parents, Families, and Caregivers | For Students Here are some simple things you can do to be an ally to targets of name-calling and bullying. And remember—always think about your safety first when deciding the best way to respond. 1. Support targets, whether you know them or not.Show compassion and encouragement to those who are the targets of bullying behavior by asking if they’re okay, going with them to get help and letting them know you are there for them…
Young people are exposed to discussions of extremism every day through social media, news and overheard conversations between adults. As an educators, the topic can be challenging to teach because the situation is always changing and evolving and worse--classroom conversations can themselves lead to stereotyping, bias and bigotry when discussing perpetrators, targets and victims. The following resources will help you teach about extremism while ensuring that the…
Letters to the Editor
The Salt Lake Tribune
To the Editor:
Derek Monson is incorrect when he asserts that the proposed hate crime legislation (SB 107) would impact Utah's historic compromise on workplace and housing discrimination protections. ("New hate-crimes bill does not reflect spirit of 'Utah Compromise,'" Feb. 6). In fact, by its terms the bill treats all of the listed personal characteristics, such as race and religion, equally. No category is given favorable treatment over…
Collection of educational resources for teaching about Black History Month