Finding the Balance: Countering Extremism and Combating Stereotypes - Young people are exposed to discussions of extremism every day through social

They include: strategies that discourage the reinforcement of biased ideas during discussion; 1 / 11 resources to equip students to be savvy consumers of online material and propaganda; background information for educators and administrators on the causes and observable signs of student violence and extremism; and evidence-based suggestions for keeping schools safe. [...] Bigstock LESSON PLAN Anti-Muslim Bigotry and Being an Ally MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL Middle and high school students explore the connection between anti-Muslim acts of bigotry and the misunderstandings and stereotypes about Muslim people, and identify ways they can be allies in the face of bias and discrimination. [...] Freedom House/Flickr Educator and Parent Resources for Discussing Issues of Extremism and Stereotypes with Young People TOOLS AND STRATEGIES Extreme Measures: How to Help Young People Counter Extremist Recruitment A toolkit to support educators, parents and families in helping young people to understand and resist recruitment and radicalization by white supremacist groups and ideology 4 / 11 TOOLS. [...] (Ages 10 and up) iStock TOOLS AND STRATEGIES Gun Violence and Mass Shootings 6 / 11 Tips and strategies for parent and family roundtable discussion with youth about mass shootings, violence, guns and gun laws. [...] (Ages 12 and up) Bbjeter / CC BY-SA 3.0 TOOLS AND STRATEGIES Propaganda, Extremism and Online Recruitment Tactics Tips and strategies for parent and family roundtable discussion with youth about propaganda, extremism and recruitment tactics of extremist groups.