“To stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all…”
"When Chicago attorney Sigmund Livingston founded ADL in 1913, he envisioned an America where those who seemed different were not targets of discrimination and threats, but were equals, worthy of shared opportunity and a place in the American dream. This vision remains relevant today, its call to action as urgent. While we have accomplished a great deal, much work is left to be done. We want an ever-more just society. We continually develop new programs, policies and skills to expose and combat whatever holds us back. We are focused on what brings us closer to this ideal. Ours is a shared journey."
ADL provides scripted lesson plans for a range of topic focused on social justice topics (e.g., Race and Racism). It also uses current events in lesson plans (e.g., Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling) to "teach...through the lens of diversity, bias and social justice.”
- Believe in Something: Nike: Kaepernick and Social Change
- Using Art to Explore Injustice and Social Justice
- The Alt Right and White Supremacy
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- Lesson Plans (linked to Common Core)
- Videos
- News Articles
- Pictures
Presence Evaluation: Full Presence
Evaluation Notes: ADL features a variety of topics (e.g. race, gender, immigration) to examine structural inequity. It explores recent events, such as Colin Kaepernick and the NFL, and often gives historical context to what is occurring in the present day.
Presence Evaluation: Some Presence
Evaluation Notes: Many lessons do not focus specifically on direct action but may touch on it. For example, in one of the reviewed lessons students explore the role of hashtags in social action.
Presence Evaluation: Full Presence
Evaluation Notes: There is discussion of how to support and fight for justice in one's local communities. There are also learning objectives that connect school to broader society.
Presence Evaluation: Minimal Presence
Evaluation Notes: The materials do not address structural change within schools beyond the classroom.
Presence Evaluation: Some Presence
Evaluation Notes: The curriculum explores definitions and unpacks difficult concepts. It provides a vocabulary base for students to be able to speak about social justice.
Presence Evaluation: Minimal Presence
Evaluation Notes: Self-reflection isn’t featured in every lesson but appears occasionally. There is an activity in the Kaepernick curriculum that asks about students’ beliefs and other activities on what pictures, videos, and articles mean to the students.
Presence Evaluation: Full Presence
Evaluation Notes: The curriculum encourages inclusion and equity throughout lessons.
Presence Evaluation: N/A
Evaluation Notes: We are unable to evaluate this domain since it is best measured through observation.
Presence Evaluation: Some Presence
Evaluation Notes: The curriculum asks students to consider their own and others’ identities.