This poem by Micky Scottbey Jones can be used to help you and your students create brave classroom communities.
This poem by Micky Scottbey Jones can be used to help you and your students create brave classroom communities.
Read poet Shane Koyczan's powerful spoken word poem about bullying, “To This Day."
Angello Portillo tells about being a bully in middle school and reflects on Facing History
Anna Nolin discusses the importance of being proactive in preventing bullying
Dennis Barr is the Director of Program Evaluation at Facing History and Ourselves, as well as a psychologist. He is a Lecturer of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He was the principal investigator for the Carnegie Corporation of New York-funded research entitled, Intergroup relations among youth: a study of the impact and processes of Facing History and Ourselves. The Ostracism Case Study emerged from this project. Barr has published articles based on his research on social and ethical development and risk taking behavior in adolescents.
Eve Shalen reflects on an experience she had in eighth grade.
For National Poetry Month, introduce students to spoken word poetry and explore its power to give voice to issues that impact our communities.
Jenny Berz discusses Facing History and Ourselves
Psychologist John Amaechi discusses the connection between concepts of identity, the creation of a safe learning environment, and the potential for student achievement.