Parent/Caregiver Toolkit: Responding to the 2024 NAIS PoCC
Tools and Strategies
Parents and caregivers of students who attend a NAIS-member school have the power to use their voice to call out antisemitism. Join us by using the guidance below.
Championing Change: How Parents and Families Can Address Antisemitism in Schools
Tools and Strategies
This resource assists parents, families and caregivers when an antisemitic incident happens at school. It includes tools and guidance to support the young person and to help make the school safer and more inclusive for Jewish and all children.
ADL is addressing antisemitism through advocacy and education to help Jewish students, teachers and allies feel safe in the classroom. Explore the toolkits now!
Conversations that Matter: Understanding and Discussing Antisemitism with Young People
Tools and Strategies
This resource assists parents, families and other trusted adults in understanding and helping the young people in their lives who are facing antisemitism—in school, online, in communities.
College can be an exciting time, but it can be particularly challenging for those who identify as Jewish. Antisemitism is an insidious form of hate that continues to be a threat. Nearly one-third of Jewish students in the U.S. have personally experienced antisemitism on campus. This can impede a student’s ability to participate in classes, join clubs and display their Jewish identity proudly. Welcome to Antisemitism on Campus!This self-paced, interactive learning module empowers student…
Antisemitism is a topic that has been in the news and is something important to explore and understand. From news stories about vandalism and hate crimes, to celebrities spewing frightening claims and vitriol about Jewish people, to the antisemitic tropes we see in our social media feeds — antisemitism is all around us. What is Antisemitism?Antisemitism is the marginalization and/or oppression of people who are Jewish based on the belief in stereotypes and myths about Jewish…
The Pyramid of Hate illustrates the prevalence of bias, hate and oppression in our society. It is organized in escalating levels of attitudes and behavior that grow in complexity from bottom to top. Like a pyramid, the upper levels are supported by the lower levels; unlike a pyramid, the levels are not built consecutively or to demonstrate a ranking of each level. Bias at each level reflects a system of oppression that negatively impacts individuals, institutions and society…
Crisis, Controversy and Activism: Tips and Guidance for K-12 Schools
Tools and Strategies
Tips and guidance for helping K-12 schools encourage students to become civically engaged, provide safety and protection for all students, and adhere to students’ First Amendment rights.
When violence is in the news, it’s important to watch out for biases that are present in and activated by news coverage and commentary. When Israel is in the headlines, antisemitic incidents spike and antisemitic rhetoric on social media also increases. Additionally, geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East often activate bias towards people of Middle Eastern descent. War and violence inspire strong emotions, which can activate conscious and unconscious biases about groups of people. It…
Sport is the setting of some of humanity’s greatest stories. Through the perspective of athletes, teams, fans, coaches, and others, we experience narratives filled with emotions and learn life lessons, like the fulfillment of success and the devastation of failure. Some of these stories are as short as an afternoon, like a pickup basketball game with friends, while others are lifelong journeys, such as unwavering fandom for a favorite team or the privilege of competing on the world&rsquo…
This discussion guide about the musical Parade will help middle and high school students and adults reflect upon and discuss the themes and artistic elements of Parade.