Tension is mounting in the St. Louis area as residents await a grand jury decision about whether to indict the police officer who shot an unarmed teenager six times in Ferguson, MO in August. Demonstrations occur daily, but the faces and voices of a broad cross section of people in Ferguson who are seeking change rarely gain air time. NIOT is posting a series of stories and short films called the Ferguson Conversations. In this short video, young people share ideas about how to improve relationships with the police.
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November 6, 2014 - 10:30am
Jenny Huang is a junior at UCLA with a double major in Asian American studies and education. Read her story about how she gained confidence in herself and how she became an active member on her campus. This past summer, Jenny worked as the community engagement intern for Not In Our Town.
October 30, 2014 - 10:10am
As part of its 35th Annual Sikh Parade on Nov. 1, Yuba City, CA will host a special screening of Not In Our Town documentary Waking in Oak Creek, which profiles a suburban town rocked by hate after six worshippers at a Sikh Temple are killed by a white supremacist. In the year following the attack, the film highlights a community and law enforcement working together to overcome tragedy, stand up to hate, and create a safe town for all.
October 29, 2014 - 9:48am
At the beginning of Bullying Prevention Month, we shared the UCLA psychology study that showed 70.6% of teens have seen bullying occur in their schools. However, if someone intervenes, the bullying stops within 10 seconds. All month, we’ve shared stories of amazing UPstanders who have stepped up and lent their voice to stop bullying and intolerance.
October 23, 2014 - 10:00am
Ideas and Innovations is a two-day virtual conference of professional learning on October 28 & 29, 2014. Presented by the content leaders and partners of Share My Lesson, participants will enjoy engaging webinars on everything from arts education and economics to using technology in the classroom. With two-dozen webinars to choose from, there's something for every educator and parent.