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Identity-Based Bullying: Listening to Young People

Tools and Strategies

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Table Talk: Family Conversations about Current EventsAll young people should be able to feel safe, included and respected in their classrooms and schools. Unfortunately, many do not. A recent study of high school students found that nearly four in ten students experienced identity-based bullying or bullying related to an aspect of their identity such as race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or physical appearance. How can we listen and learn from young people about…

March 23, 2024

Words That Heal: Using Children's Literature to Address Bullying

Lesson Plan

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Engage students in exploring the topic bullying in the U.S., using children's literature as a foundation for discussion.

May 07, 2015

Challenging Biased Language

Tools and Strategies

On a daily basis—in the lunchroom, at the grocery store, in school hallways, in our political rhetoric and even at home—people hear and sometimes use words and phrases that demean, ridicule, offend or show ignorance about people from different groups and backgrounds. Regardless of whether the comments are deliberately malicious, said because the person lacks knowledge, or thought to be "a joke," such words are harmful and not only impact those on the receiving end but also everyone…

September 07, 2012