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Combating Extremism

Combating Extremism is a set of resources created by Tanenbaum to help educators guide open and respectful discussion on issues related to extremism, religion, stereotyping, and scrutinizing information for truth.

Tanenbaum

Tanenbaum is a secular, non-sectarian nonprofit that promotes mutual respect with practical programs that bridge religious difference and combat prejudice in schools, workplaces, health care settings and areas of armed conflict.

Religions in My Neighborhood

Tanenbaum’s curriculum, framed by Wiggins and McTighe’s Understanding by Design, makes teachers’ jobs easier. Teachers can use Religions in My Neighborhood as a stand-alone curriculum or as a supplement.

Second Step

Second Step is a program rooted in social-emotional learning (SEL) that helps transform schools into supportive, successful learning environments uniquely equipped to help children thrive.

Not In Our Town

Not In Our Town (NIOT) is a movement to stop hate, address bullying, and build safe, inclusive communities for all.

Sit With Us

Sit With Us is a free mobile app for IOS and Android designed by a teenager (Natalie Hampton) that is intended to promote kindness and inclusion in schools.

Understood

Understood is a collaboration of 15 nonprofit organizations who are coming together to support parents of the one in five children with learning and attention difficulties throughout their journey.

Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD)

The Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) is an international organization composed of professionals who represent diverse disciplines, is committed to enhancing the education and quality of life for individuals with learning disabilities across the lifespan.  CLD accomplishes this by promoting and disseminating evidence-based research and practices related to the education of individuals with learning disabilities.  In addition, CLD fosters (a) collaboration among professionals; (b) development of leaders in the field; and (c) advocacy for policies that support individuals with learning disabilities at local, state, and national levels.

UTEC

UTEC’s mission is to ignite and nurture the ambition of Lowell’s most disconnected young people to trade violence and poverty for social and economic success.

UTEC’s nationally recognized model begins with intensive street outreach and gang peacemaking, reaching out to the most disconnected youth by meeting them “where they’re at.” UTEC engages youth in workforce development and alternative education. Social justice and civic engagement are embedded in all programming, with special emphasis in our youth-led grassroots organizing, locally and statewide.

National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

The mission of NCLD is to improve the lives of the 1 in 5 children and adults nationwide with learning and attention issues—by empowering parents and young adults, transforming schools and advocating for equal rights and opportunities. They’re working to create a society in which every individual possesses the academic, social and emotional skills needed to succeed in school, at work,f and in life.

TASH

TASH is an international leader in disability advocacy for human rights and inclusion for people with significant disabilities and support needs. TASH works to advance inclusive communities through advocacy, research, professional development, policy and information and resources for parents, families and self-advocates.

PACER Center

PACER Center enhances the quality of life and expands opportunities for children, youth, and young adults with all disabilities and their families so each person can reach his or her highest potential.