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		AboutOurKids.org \| When Hurt Leads to Hate ^Votes:0 Overview & History Board of Directors Director's Corner Education Advisory Council Virtual Trophy Case Faculty & Staff Directory Our Locations Institutes & Programs What is Research? Research Faculty Research Studies For Researchers Our Services Frequently Asked Questions Our Faculty Welcome! For Professionals For Parents Advanced Training Undergraduate Studies Apply Center of Excellence Donation Special Events and Fundraisers Frequently Asked Questions Employment Newsroom CSC in the News Calendar of Events Outreach and Education This Week in the News Video Viewing Room Glossary Resources Articles A-Z Disorder Guide CSC Publications Is My Kid Okay? Frequently Asked Questions Glossary Resources Articles A-Z Disorder Guide CSC Publications Is My Kid Okay? Frequently Asked Questions Featured Read More Go to Site


		American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee: Advice to Educators from the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee ^Votes:0 Home About ADC President's Corner Media Desk Legal Section Education Resources Events Feedback Government Affairs Community Profiles Search Arab Americans 100 Questions & Answers About Arab Americans Awards, grants & Scholarships Education Intern Learn how to apply for an internship. Go > Donate to ADC's Education and Outreach Department Advice to Educators from the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee Like millions of their fellow citizens, Arab Americans and Muslims stood around the TV, watching in horror and disbelief as one attack after another took place against the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Unlike other Americans, however, many quickly found themselves the object of suspicion and hostility. Arab American and Muslim organizations issued immediate condemnations of Read More Go to Site

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		CIE - Council on Islamic Education ^Votes:0 home about cie cie store contact us subscribe support CIE --> CIE's mission is to support and strengthen American public education as the best foundation for a vibrant democracy, a healthy civil society, and a globally literate citizenry. --> Contribute To CIE Education is the key Support CIE. Your one-time or monthly recurring donation helps CIE make a difference in the education field. Donate Now! CIE is a publicly supported non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Currently Featured... Hirabah, Not Jihad This timely lesson explores how the Muslim concept of jihad has been misused to provide a rationale for terrorist acts. It introduces the concept of hirabah , a more correct word to refer to criminal violence against the public. This lesson was produced by CIE to accompany the PBS Read More Go to Site

		Critical Issue: Educating Teachers for Diversity ^Votes:0 Critical Issue: Educating Teachers for Diversity ISSUE: As the student population in American schools becomes increasingly diverse, educators must respond with school reform efforts that meet the needs of all students. They must develop culturally sensitive curricula that integrate multicultural viewpoints and histories, apply instructional strategies that encourage all students to achieve, and review school and district policies related to educational equity . Teacher education programs in particular are responsible for preparing future teachers to promote meaningful, engaged learning for all students, regardless of their race, gender, ethnic heritage, or cultural background. OVERVIEW: Voices calling for multicultural education , long in the background of American education, are growing m Read More Go to Site

		David Duke Online ^Votes:0 Why do children hate? he promotion of integration in public and private schools has created enormous problems in classrooms across America. Violent behavior has increased as multi-culturalism and diversity programs have forced races together. Many White parents remove their children from such schools due to lowering standards and increasing violence, choosing instead to enroll their children in private or religious schools. Those White students remaining as a minority in public schools are often the victims of reverse discrimination, racial intimidation and violence. In such "diversified" schools, teachers and school administrators are finding it increasingly difficult to provide a safe atmosphere. Even teachers themselves are frequently intimidated and threatened in such schools. White st Read More Go to Site

		Empowering Children in the Aftermath of Hate: Guidelines for Educators and Families ^Votes:0 ADL in ACTION --> Get ADL Newsletter Subscribe Unsubscribe --> SUBSCRIBE TO ADL'S ONLINE NEWSLETTERS Subscribe to ADL's online newsletters --> Education Empowering Children in the Aftermath of Hate: Guidelines for Educators and Families How can we begin and continue conversations about violence and hate with children? What can we say or do to help our children feel safe in the face of violence in society and throughout the world? Intolerance: The Root of Most Violence People tend to fear or distrust people who are not like themselves. When we convince ourselves that our way is the "right" way, we are more likely to strike out at those who are different. In fact, intolerance of differences is at the root of most violence. Children Need to Express Themselves As parents, we cannot assume that Read More Go to Site

		Epinions.com - Teaching our children about racial and religious tolerance ^Votes:0 Join Epinions \| Help \| Sign In Home > Member Center > September 11, 2001 U.S. Terrorist Attacks - How to Help Locally Read Advice Write an essay on this topic. Teaching our children about racial and religious tolerance Sep 18 '01 The Bottom Line Teach our children - racial and religious intolerance has no place in our great nation. In the aftermath of the horrendous terrorist attacks, we are all trying to help in any way that we can. We are giving money, donating blood, putting up our American flags to show our support. But there?s one thing we can all do to help our nation avert another possible huge disaster ? to prevent a further division based on religious and racial lines. Disturbing news about racial and religious intolerance We are already reading about media reports about Ara Read More Go to Site

		Experts: U.S. Must Teach Religious Tolerance to Defeat Terrorism -- 11/28/2001 ^Votes:0 More Nation News Thompson, Romney Praise Stem Cell Research, Others Mum Supreme Court Will Hear Case Involving California Labor Law AG Must Investigate Ramos-Compean Case, Senator Says Violence Declines Because Iraqis Tired of War, General Says IRS Failed to Refund $4 Billion in Improper Taxes Mexicans Stroll Unchecked Through Border Ports Clinton: Use Fluorescent Bulbs, Wrap Water Heaters in Blankets Archive Top Headlines Romney Open to Incarcerating Abortionists Thompson, Romney Praise Stem Cell Research, Others Mum Stem Cell Studies 'End Debate' on Embryos, Conservatives Say Ethical Breakthrough Seen As Scientists Report Stem Cells Without Embryos Catholic Group to Boycott 'The Golden Compass' AG Must Investigate Ramos-Compean Case, Senator Says San Francisco Approves Resident ID Cards Read More Go to Site

		Family & Consumer Sciences ^Votes:0 Family & Consumer Sciences skip navigation 4-h/fcs department site FCS forum fcs foundation Home Faculty Community & Volunteer Development Family Resource Management Food, Nutrition & Food Safety Health Housing Human Development Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Long Range Plan Welcome to the Family & Consumer Sciences website. Family and Consumer Sciences views the family, in all its diverse forms, as the cornerstone of a healthy society. Our mission is to improve the well-being of the family through programs that educate, influence public policy, and help families put research-based knowledge to work in their lives. Faculty members within Family and Consumer Sciences hold appointments with the NC Cooperative Extension Service and work across the spectrum of family needs. Thes Read More Go to Site

		Friendship Through Education Fact Sheet ^Votes:0 White House Home Page Contact Us Privacy HOME HISTORY TOURS PETS TRADITIONS SPORTS PATRIOTISM For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary October 25, 2001 Education Partnership with Muslim Nations Launched President Bush joined leaders of non-governmental and private organizations at Marshall Elementary School in the District of Columbia on Oct. 25, 2001 to announce "Friendship Through Education" -- group of organizations that are expanding links between United States students and students in countries with Muslim people. For the first stage in this iniatitive, three United States schools in communities most directly affected by the September 11 terrorist attacks will be linked for student and teacher interchanges with schools in Islamic nations. About Friendship Thro Read More Go to Site

		Hypatia--What Should White People Do? ^Votes:0 from Hypatia Volume 13, Number 3 What Should White People Do? LINDA MARTÍN ALCOFF Permission to Copy You may download, save, or print for your personal use without permission. If you wish to disseminate the electronic article, or to produce multiple copies for classroom or educational use, please request permission from: Copyright Clearance Center Professional Relations Department 222 Rosewood Drive Danvers MA 01923 FAX: 978-750-4470/4744 Web address: www.copyright.com For other permissions, use our online reprint request form . In this paper I explore white attempts to move toward a proactive position against racism that will amount to more than self-criticism in the following three ways: by assessing the debate within feminism over white women's relation to whiteness; by exploring "white Read More Go to Site

		International Education Week 2001 ^Votes:0 Statements and Press Releases Events and Activities Reports Information Kit Resources on International Education Department of State Links Department of Education Links Other Related Links Home This website is no longer being updated, and has been archived. Please visit the current International Education Week web site . International Education Week 2001 November 12 16, 2001 A partnership between the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State Update on International Education Week 2001 We thank all who participated in International Education Week 2001 for helping draw attention to the role of international education in creating understanding and promoting tolerance. Over 50 U.S. embassies abroad and hundreds of educational institutions and NGOs have sent in feedba Read More Go to Site

		International Kids Club World Peace Tolerance Diversity Songs History Activities Lessons ^Votes:0 IKC Exclusive PEACE art Buy PEACE products IKC store The International Kids Club is dedicated to spreading peace, love and tolerance throughout the world! iKidsClub.org is a great place to learn about your world & everyone in it. A terrific source of activities, ideas, and fun facts about world peace for teachers, parents, students...everyone who wants a better world. Make PEACE! Make a peace lantern, a peace bracelet, learn about the peace bell, get peace clip art or sing a peace song. It's all here and more...See IKC site map ! Subscribe to the Mailing List and Kids Club Membership: International Kids Club.ORG © 1996 website 9/11/01 Legal Restrictions, Privacy Policy, Terms of Use applicable to this site Webmaster: Judith Gorgone-all rights reserved JAG: Product Development, Illustration Read More Go to Site

		LD OnLine :: LD In Depth ^Votes:0 Skip over navigation Home About Us Contact Us Get our FREE newsletter! Getting Started LD Basics ADHD Basics Questions + Answers Glossary LD in Depth About LD Accommodations & Modifications ADHD Adults with LD Behavior & Social Skills Classroom Management College & College Prep Early Identification English Language Learners & LD Evaluation / LD Testing Gifted & LD Homeschooling Homework Help IEPs Legislation & Policy Math Nonverbal LD Parenting & Family Processing Deficits Reading & Dyslexia Research & Reports Self Esteem & Stress Management Special Education Speech & Language Study Skills Teaching & Instruction Technology Transition: School to Work Writing & Spelling Multimedia Especially For... Educators Parents Kids Finding Help Expert Advice LD Resources Yellow Pages LearningStore Feat Read More Go to Site

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		Museum.htm ^Votes:0 WELCOME TO ELECTRONIC ELLIS ISLAND: A VIRTUAL HERITAGE MUSEUM MISSION STATEMENT: THE MISSION OF THIS MUSEUM IS TO CHRONICLE AND CELEBRATE THE DIVERSITY OF THE MANY CULTURES AROUND OUR WORLD THROUGH THE EYES OF CHILDREN. Those with a text only browser please enter here DISCLAIMER The contents of this museum reflect the opinions and the experiences of the authors. The inclusion of this material on pages of the Bellingham School's WWW site is not meant to imply endorsement, agreement, or approval of those contents or ideas. Return to Alderwood Home Page Return to Bellingham Schools Home Page For more information about our school, our home page, or to make comments on our Home Page please send e-mail to jschick@inspire.ospi.wednet.edu. or write: Alderwood Elementary School 3400 Hollywood Ave. Read More Go to Site

		NNCC Diversity and Culture ^Votes:0 This page has moved! You will be automatically redirected in 10 seconds or you may click here . Please update your links or bookmarks. Contact Us \| Non-discrimination Statement and Information Disclosures \| © Iowa State University, 2002 Read More Go to Site

		No Room For Racism ^Votes:0 Shasta County Citizens Against Racism www.SCCAR.org SCCAR Contact Information P.O. Box 990586 Redding, CA 96099-0586 Phone: 530.242.0979 mailto:donald@snowcrest.net Please click on Events link below for information on SCCAR's "Let's Talk About It" teen-to-teen gathering March 24, 2007 in Redding. Welcome to our home on the Net. Use the buttons at the top of the page to access the information you want. Clicking on our logo will return you to our homepage. The City of Redding, California has posted five "No Room For Racism" signs with the city seal, and there are now a total of 73 signs displayed at local school sites, hospitals, and other facilities. Shasta Lake, Shasta County, Rock Hill, and York County, South Carolina have also posted signs, and the figure above includ Read More Go to Site

		Preventing Hate Crime Brochure - Civil Rights - California Dept. of Justice - Office of the Attorney General ^Votes:0 skip to content Home About Us News and Alerts Publications Contact Us Careers Permits/Registration Subscribe Links to State Sites Search PREVENTING HATE CRIME BROCHURE Learn how to identify and prevent hate crimes in California. Information also is provided on services available to victims of hate crime. The brochure is available in the following languages: Arabic [PDF 87 kb / 2 pg] Korean [PDF 261 kb / 2 pg] Armenian [PDF 62 kb / 2 pg] Punjabi [PDF 99 kb / 2 pg] Chinese [PDF 306 kb / 2 pg] Spanish [PDF 72 kb / 2 pg] English [PDF 269 kb / 2 pg] Vietnamese [PDF 61 kb / 2 pg] Hindi [PDF 117 kb / 2 pg] Back To view PDF files, use free Adobe Reader . Home \| About Us \| News and Alerts \| Publications \| Contact Us Careers \| Permits/Registration \| Site Tools \| Subscribe \| Links to State Sites Acce Read More Go to Site

		Prevention Institute: Rebuilding after September 11: Constructive Actions to Support Health and a Return to Well Being ^Votes:0 Search - Site Map - Home PREVENTION INSTITUTE 221 Oak Street Oakland, CA 94607 Tel: 510.444.7738 Fax: 510.663.1280 REBUILDING AFTER SEPTEMBER 11: CONSTRUCTIVE ACTIONS TO SUPPORT HEALTH AND A RETURN TO WELL BEING Also available as PDF Following the September 11 terrorist attacks, Prevention Institute produced a paper entitled Rebuilding after September 11: Constructive Actions to Support Health and a Return to Well Being . The paper presents 13 suggestions for coping with an event of that magnitude, and for promoting individual and community well being in general. While some aspects of this paper resonated more in the immediate aftermath of a national tragedy, many of its recommendations are still relevant for our daily lives. Prevention Institute hopes that the importance of promoting heal Read More Go to Site

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		Teaching Religious Tolerance ^Votes:0 Teaching Religious Tolerance By Yvette J. Brown CWK Producer Some people say 'your people bombed us.' I sort of feel embarrassed about it." -Kasim, Age 13- The images of the attack on America are tough to forget. "You wanna cry because people died but you are so stunned you can't," says eighteen-year old Amanda. Her sister Rena says she can't shake an uneasy feeling. "I still (feel) scared, like something else is going to happen to us." "I was staring like, 'what happened, how did this happen'"? wonders twelve-year-old Osama. Soon, shock and disbelief turned to anger and outrage. Arab and Muslim Americans were suddenly themselves under siege. Ten-year-old Ahmad says, "My mom wouldn't let me go outside because she was afraid somebody might attac Read More Go to Site

		Terrorist attack on New York City and Arlington VA on 2001-SEP-11 ^Votes:0 About this site About us Our beliefs Your first visit? Contact us External links Good books Visitor essays Our forum New essays Other site features Buy a CD Vital notes World religions BUDDHISM CHRISTIANITY Who is a Christian? Shared beliefs Handle change Bible topics Bible inerrancy Bible harmony Interpret Bible Persons Beliefs, creeds Da Vinci code Revelation, 666 Denominations HINDUISM ISLAM JUDAISM WICCA / WITCHCRAFT Other religions Cults and NRMs Comparing religions Non-theistic... Atheism Agnosticism Humanism Other About all religions Important topics Basic information Gods & Goddesses Handle change Doubt/security Quotes Movies Confusing terms Glossary World's end One true religion? Seasonal topics Science v. Religion More info. Spiritual/ethics Spirituality Morality/ethics Absolute Read More Go to Site

		Tolerance.org: Teaching Tolerance: Bias Against Arab and Muslim Americans ^Votes:0 Grade: All Grades Early Grades Middle Grades Multigrade Professional Development Upper Grades Subject: All Academic Subjects Creative Arts Extracurricular Interdisciplinary Language Arts Math and Science School Policy Social Studies Tolerance Topic: All Tolerance Topics Ability Issues Conflict Resolution Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Issues Gender Issues Health Issues Immigration and Migration Intergenerational Issues International Issues Other Tolerance Topics Race and Ethnicity Religious Diversity Social Activism and Change Socioeconomic Issues Go Advanced Find offers more options. Bias Against Arab and Muslim Americans How to challenge it in your classroom (2001) As the public recovers from its initial shock over the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington D.C. and talk of a U.S. res Read More Go to Site

		Understanding Islam and the Muslims ^Votes:0 Quran \| Sunnah \| Radio \| Cyber TV \| Live TV \| iViews \| Bazar \| Membership \| Marriage \| Donate \| November 22, 2007 \| Dhul-Qa`dah 12, 1428 > What is Islam ? Pictorial \| Site Index \| Sitemap \| Highlights \| Bookmark This Page \| Recommend This Page To your Friends \| Scroll Search This Section Index What Is Islam ? Who Are The Muslims? What Do Muslims Believe? How Does Someone Become A Muslim? What Does Islam Mean? Why Does Islam Often Seem Strange? Do Islam And Christianity Have Different Origins? What Is The Ka'ba? Who Is Muhammad? How Did Muhammad Become A Prophet And A Messenger Of God? How Did The Spread Of Islam Affect The World? What Is The Qur`an? What Is The Qur`an About? Are There Any Other Sacred Sources? Examples Of The Prophet`s Sayings What Are The Five Pillars Of Islam ? Does Isla Read More Go to Site

		USCM \| Promoting Tolerance and Respect for Diversity: Mayors in Collaboration with the Police and Community \| Program: Prejudice Awareness Summits (In Conjunction with the Jewish Women International) ^Votes:0 CITY OF HOUSTON, TX Mayor Lee P. Brown Program: Prejudice Awareness Summits (In Conjunction with the Jewish Women International) 1. Briefly describe the structure of your program. Concerned about the growth of racism and prejudice in Houston, and more specifically, the impact such prejudices have on young people, the Jewish Women International developed and implemented the Prejudice Awareness Summit (PAS) for eighth-graders in 1991. The PAS gives students an opportunity to have a positive interactive experience with peers of widely diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds. 2. When was the program created and why? The Houston Police Department's Community Outreach Division (COD) was asked to provide support and technical assistance to the Prejudice Awareness Summit in 1993. COD sta Read More Go to Site

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