Anti-Semitism and Addressing Hate

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On Saturday, eleven people were murdered at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue by a gunman who shouted “All Jews must die” as he opened fire. Clearly antisemitic, the gunman was also motivated by...

A shooting at a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, synagogue has left 11 people dead. Although we’ve witnessed hate-fueled moments many times before, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t talk about them when they...

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For Educators, Parents, Families, and Caregivers On October 27, 2018, a gunman, identified as Robert Bowers, armed with an assault rifle and several handguns, entered the Tree of Life synagogue in...

Last week, we saw several hate-inspired incidents that have shaken our nation. Many are worried about the toxic nature of our discourse, the direction our country is headed and how we explain all of...

On the morning of October 27, at Sabbath services—the holy day of the week for the Jewish community—Robert Bowers entered the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA and yelled “All Jews must die...

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Students share their thoughts and feelings in the wake of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, view and discuss a video about hate crimes, and hear the voices of religious and community leaders who are...

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A number of organizations have compiled resources to guide families and educators through difficult conversations following the mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA....

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When there are national news stories that involve incidents of bias and injustice, young people want to be part of the conversation. Even at a young age, they hear adults talking about what’s...

The Pyramid shows biased behaviors, growing in complexity from the bottom to the top. Although the behaviors at each level negatively impact individuals and groups, as one moves up the pyramid,...

We see symbols every day in all aspects of our lives. Symbols are used to convey ideas, qualities, emotions, material objects/products, opinions and beliefs. Unfortunately, symbols are also used...

A rising tide of anti-Jewish sentiment has the German government chastising Germans for their prejudice. Anti-Semitism is a particularly volatile topic in Germany because of the Nazi-led Holocaust...

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This lesson provides an opportunity for students to learn about the origins of antisemitism. Students will also learn about prewar Jewish life in Germany and antisemitism in Nazi ideology and its...

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW AND WHY SHOULD AMERICANS PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO THE GLOBAL RESURGENCE OF FASCISM? CAN HUMANISM COUNTER THE FASCIST IDEOLOGY? ...

Provide an opportunity for students to understand that antisemitism did not end after the Holocaust. Students will learn about the persistence of antisemitism worldwide and analyze the different...

The surge of anti-Semitic incidents in the United States is alarming to many. There have been reports of upticks in anti-Semitic graffiti including swastikas. There have been several waves of...

Addressing RacismBack to top

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This films uses studies about racism conducted by a variety of universities and institutions including University of Chicago and Yale. The film asks students to question racism when it comes to...

As a society, public conversations about race and racism have increased in volume and intensity. Educators feel a sense of responsibility to bring these discussions into their classrooms—because...

Today, local, national or international tragedies happen so frequently that they can feel almost commonplace. When a hate crime, mass shooting, act of terrorism or other terrible and hate-inspired...

The edge of Emancipation Park after it was cleared; After the clash Charlottesville, VA August 12, 2017 By Evan Nesterak

Charlottesville. It has been one year since the city just a short trip over the mountain from mine became a word uttered in nearly every American household. A beautiful, quaint city, larger than my...

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Combating the Spread of False InformationBack to top

Visit PBS NewsHour Extra for more education resources designed to help teachers and students identify the who, what, where and why-it-matters of the major national and...

In the aftermath of recent global electoral developments, it’s clear that the way we interpret and synthesize news is important. Britain’s exit from the European Union and the election of Donald...

Fake news is making news, and it's a problem. This lesson gives students media literacy skills they need to navigate the media, including how to spot fake news.

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Listenwise helps teachers use stories from public radio n their classrooms. To find more stories and lessons for your middle and high school ELA, social studies, and...

There has been a lot of talk lately about “fake news” because it has been particularly prevalent during the recent 2016 Presidential election campaign. According to a recent Pew Research Center...

Today, there are vast amounts of information readily available online. It can be hard to decide between what is real and what is fake or a hoax. In this lesson, students learn...

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In a world filled with rapid pace communication through a variety of platforms, we have an abundance of information available at our fingertips. Discerning fact from fiction can be complex....

This is an enormously complex issue. This resource attempts to simplify it to the essential steps to become informed and take action. Most steps have associated resources for teachers to use with...

Supporting Immigrant StudentsBack to top

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English language learners can face a number of difficult situations at a young age, such as moving to a new country, trying to fit into a new school, and learning a different language. ELLs may...

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In this resource, read about the power of student's stories.

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This information outlines what schools need to know about serving students who are immigrants or children of immigrants. This resource also includes recommended resources and updates regarding...

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As educators, we need to help our students work through these difficult to comprehend events by encouraging them to ask questions, help provide as many answers as possible and open up an honest...

Teaching about human suffering and horrific tragedies can be difficult. But the need for educators to fill troubling knowledge gaps is clear. One recent survey found that 49 percent of millennials...

This Share My Lesson collection explores facts, history, laws, players, potential solutions, and activism on the issue of gun violence in the United States. You'll find free K-12 resources for...

Writing the Students' Bill of Rights Working with teachers and students all over the country, student representatives will come together October 19 - 21 in Washington, D.C. to review existing student...

Schools are often the most important places in a community for educators, students and parents to receive support when a crisis occurs; our schools provide a familiar environment where the needs of...

The AFT’s Share My Lesson offers a collection of lessons to help teachers educate all students about immigration and create inclusive school communities. Teachers, parents, and immigration advocacy...

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