October
We are embarking upon the 2021 school year. It marks a year different than any other we have ever experienced and as with any major change, the transition to online learning was a learning experience for all of us. Despite challenges and bumps in the road, we are excited for all of the growth and celebrations this upcoming school year will bring.
In Durham Public Schools’ we see this as an opportunity to share knowledge, empower and promote awareness through remote learning district wide. We would like to announce that we have created a plan to grow what was started 2021. During each month, there will be focus on a character trait as well as other designated celebrations that is in response to our DPS student population.
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Character Trait of the Month: kindness
Character Trait of the Month: Kindness
Monthly Celebrations
Election Day
October 5
K-12 Resources:
Elementary Resources:
Secondary Resources:
National Bullying & Cyberbullying Prevention Month
HispaniC Heritage Month-Sept. 15-Oct. 15
On Saturday, October 3rd at 9:30am, NBC4 will air "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage," hosted by NBC4/T44's Erika Gonzalez and Alberto Pimienta. The special will feature stories of the achievements of Hispanic people both locally and nationally, in business, science, sports and the arts. Other segments include Afro-Latinos talking about their unique experiences, and a re-examination of the legacy of Christopher Columbus in the context of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Hispanic Heritage Month
K-12 Resources:
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by Traveling to Historic Places Virtually
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Exhibits & Collections
A Conversation with Matt de la Peña
A Conversation with Francisco X. Stork
Música del Pueblo: A Smithsonian Virtual Exhibition.
Hispanic Heritage Library of Audio Books
Afro Latino Lessons for Spanish Classes
Elementary Resources:
Teaching Tolerance Resource for Hispanic Heritage Month
General resources for Hispanic Heritage Month
NEA Elementary Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month
Secondary Resources:
General resources for Hispanic Heritage Month
October 2
Gandhi’s Birthday and International Day of Nonviolence
LGBTQ History Month
K12 Resources
LGBTQ Terms & Symbols Glossary(Source: Matthew Shepard Foundation)
Understanding LBGTQ+ Identity: A Toolkit for Educators (Source: PBS Learning Media)
Special Populations Resources (Source: AFT)
LGBTQ Youth Resources | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health (Source: CDC.gov)
https://neaedjustice.org/2019/06/21/5-things-educators-are-doing-to-support-lgbtq-rights-now (Source: NEA ed justice)
https://neaedjustice.org/supporting-lgbtq-youth (Source: NEA ed justice)
https://www.rebekahgienapp.com/lgbtq-resources (Source: Rebekah Gienapp)
Background (LBGTQ Background)(Source: lgbthistorymonth.com)
Resources (Source: lgbthistorymonth.com)
DEVELOPING LGBTQ-INCLUSIVE CLASSRORESOURCES OM (Source: glsen.org)
Educator Resources | GLSEN (Source: glsen.org)
Supporting LGBTQ+ Students During and After School Closure (Source: Harvard Graduate School of Education)
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/trvr_support_center/in-school (Source: The Trevor Project)
Resources (Source: Safe schools NC)
The Safe Zone Project (Source: thesafezoneproject.com)
https://www.glsen.org Source: Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network)
TT's NEW LGBTQ Best Practices Guide (Source: Teaching Tolerance)
Pride Month: Free PreK-12 Advocacy Resource (Source: AFT)
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/lgbtq-identity/#.WzE3glVKipo (Source: PBS Learning Media)
Classroom Resources (Source: Teaching Tolerance)
Elementary Resources
HARVEY MILK AND THE RAINBOW FLAG SYMBOLS OF US: IDENTITY CAPES OR FLAGS (Source: welcomingschools.com)
Reading LGBTQ-Inclusive Children's Books in Schools (Source: Welcoming Schools)
Lesson Plans To Support LGBTQ Inclusive Elementary Schools (Source: Human Rights Campaign)
Secondary Resources
Essential Resources for LGBTQ Teens & College Students (Source: accredited schools)
LGBTQ+ YA Novels for Pride Month (Source: Teach Nouvelle)
ACADEMIC SPECIFIC CELEBRATIONS
National Economic Education Month
Fire Prevention Month
School Custodian Appreciation Day
Multicultural Diversity Day
National School Bus Safety Week
United Nations Day
Cultural Celebrations to be Aware of
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Halloween