What is the societal stereotype of a beautiful woman? How many women really fit that image? Stereotypes are a normal way humans organize the world in our minds, so what harm can a simple stereotype about beauty do to the vast majority of people who do not fit that image?
And what about people who get stereotyped as "not smart" or "fat?” What about a whole ethnic group that gets stereotyped?
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June 3, 2014 - 12:08pm
Not In Our Town Community Engagement Director Michelle Gahee Kloss appeared on WBGTV's North West Ohio Journal and talked to host Steve Kendall about the great work that Not In Our Town Bowling Green is doing.
June 2, 2014 - 12:57pm
This post is part three of a three-part blog series that explores how to help students transform bullying behavior. The series mirrors the three levels of intervention outlined in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Level One applies to the 80 percent of students who are responsive when explicitly taught about acceptable behavior. Level Two addresses the 15 percent of students who need social skills training and tools to help them stop bullying.
May 30, 2014 - 4:28pm
“This is our moment for healing. We all stand here, we all sit here as a school, as a community.”
May 28, 2014 - 12:40pm
We were thrilled with all the entries to the National Leadership Gathering Giveaway!
Yesterday, with the help of the random number generator, we selected two winners to receive a free registration and free night at the Northern Hotel, worth $400.
We're verifying with our winners via phone and have sent other entrants a special coupon just for entering! If the email hasn't made its way to you, email us at gathering@niot.org.
Learn more about this special event. Check out the agenda along with travel and cost info at NIOT.org/Gathering/2014.