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Students Stand Up: Five new films + lesson ideas from Facing History and Ourselves

Submitted by Laura on January 23, 2012 - 2:30pm
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Working closely alongside Facing History and Ourselves, Not in Our School spent the past year documenting student efforts to address issues of concern in their schools. From posting positive messages on Facebook to taking on a social action project or simply speaking out against bullying, students across the nation have taken a step towards tolerance and acceptance with the guidance of their teachers.

New York Middle School Uses Art to Talk About Hate Violence

Submitted by Anonymous on September 15, 2010 - 6:04pm
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In the aftermath of a hate crime, how do teachers open a conversation with
their students about hate and intolerance? After seven high school
students assaulted and killed Ecuadorean immigrant Marcelo Lucero in Patchogue, NY, local educators were shocked that this could happen in
their town. At South Ocean Middle School, Principal Linda Pickford wanted
to create a safe environment where her students could express their
feelings about the tragedy, and share their ideas about diversity,

Who Cares? I Do! Here's Why...

Submitted by Emma on April 21, 2010 - 10:09am
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Why do you care about standing up to hate and intolerance?  This is the question Not In Our Town is posing with a new video campaign, and we want YOU to be a part of it!  We're asking you to make a video response to tell your story of why you're ready to stand up to hate.