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Living With the Bear
Constant exposure to violence via social media is certainly harming our students, and we can learn to recognize the signs to give them the support they need.
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Counselors, Not Cops
Yesterday, the Dignity in Schools Campaign released a policy platform that calls for the end of police presence in schools.
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Set High Expectations
Protect your school against hate, bias and bigotry by setting firm—and high—expectations early and often. And not just for students.
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Make the Most of Teachable Moments
Find moments that can be used for staff and classroom discussion. Focus the conversation on the kind of atmosphere you want at your school and how you can achieve that.
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Denounce the Act
Silence or a lack of response allows fear, confusion, misinformation and distrust to grow.
August 27, 2012
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Investigate
As an administrator, it is your responsibility to remain calm, firm and deliberate as you gather the facts surrounding a potential bias-based incident.
August 27, 2012
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Work with the Media
Minor incidents may fly under the media radar. Any incident that spills off school grounds or draws more widespread attention will also likely draw media attention. So at any moment in a crisis, the next call may be from
August 27, 2012
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Provide Accurate Information— and Dispel Misinformation
This is less about a step in the crisis-recovery process and more about your overall management of the response to an incident.
August 27, 2012