Find suggestions for preventing and navigating a bias- or hate-related crisis in our guide. It is designed primarily for school administrators, but teachers, staff, counselors and students also may find guidance here.

Whether looking at news media reports or reading educator stories, it’s clear that hate and bias are national, not regional, issues. We saw both media and educator reports from all 50 states and Washington, D.C., in 2018

We surveyed thousands of educators and the picture that emerges is the opposite of what schools should be. Our report details the scope of the problem and what you can do to help.

Like the workplace, school becomes the first or only place where some students, teachers, counselors, principals and others encounter a diverse and varied society. That presents opportunities for enlightenment — and potential for misunderstanding.

How well is your school meeting the needs of your LGBTQ students? PROM [ ] Gender-inclusive language is used on all event communications, including invitations. [ ] Event organizers are educated about students’ First

This guide offers advice to adults about how to respond to biased remarks and the use of stereotypes, and how to teach students to speak up as well.

Policies This guide is not about dissecting and rewriting district or school policies. But policies do matter. Take the time to read your school’s policies on biased or discriminatory behavior. Knowing the policies will

More On Speaking Up Speak Up: Responding to Everyday Bigotry This is a companion guidebook to Speak Up at School. Published in 2005, it contains valuable advice for all people about addressing bigotry and hate. Faced

Responding to Hate and Bias at School Appendix: Worksheets Section One: Before a Crisis Occurs Worksheet 1—Our School Climate Team (page 1, page 2) Worksheet 2—Our Policies Worksheet 3—What is the Climate of Our School?

Responding to Hate and Bias at School Section Two: When There's a Crisis Promote Healing A hateful act has rocked the school, and the crisis-response effort continues to move forward. It’s easy to get so focused on