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Educating students, families, and schools about the right to an education free from sexual harassment.

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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Perpetrators like the #Cornell7 hone their predatory behaviors in K-12 schools enabled by their failure to enforce #TitleIX. Students must reply on state-level protections. Access them @youthlaw.bsky.social's www.stateofstudentrights.com and read @msmagazine.com msmagazine.com/2026/04/01/t...
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Excellent in-depth investigative series from @searchlightnm.bsky.social following Larissa who was raped on campus then punished for the assault. Failed #TitleIX compliance is a national epidemic. More info on combating K-12 sexual harassment/harm at stopsexualassaultinschools.org/toolkits/.
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As feds scale back sex assault oversight, school districts have final say | Searchlight New Mexico
New Mexico provides no oversight of sexual assault between students in schools. A recent case in Hobbs shows what that can mean.
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
“Most people want to speak up when they witness sexism,” writes Jo-Ann Finkelstein in this new toolkit. Explore model scripts to interrupt stereotypes, reinforce values, and help others think more critically about the messages they’ve absorbed. #sexism #MisogynyFreeSchools tinyurl.com/m3k8h6u8
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
SSAIS blog @msmagazine.com. The Department of Education is taking a shot at teachers and unions like L.A. Unified under the guise of protecting students. @rweingarten.bsky.social @rbreich.bsky.social @aft.org @ctulocal1.bsky.social @wearecta.bsky.social @jessicavalenti.bsky.social #TitleIX
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Trump's Education Department Claims It's Focused on Educator Sexual Misconduct. Is It Real Commitment or Political Messaging?
Trump's Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague Letter on July 10 warning schools they risk losing federal funds if they fail to protect students from sexual misconduct by school employees. Th...
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
ED sent a directive threatening to revoke funds when schools fail to address employee sexual misconduct. It's a performative attempt to improve ED's image after critiques by equity orgs+Bernie Sanders for decimating OCR+weaponizing #TitleIX @straightarrownews.bsky.social san.com/cc/education...
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Education Dept. launches crackdown on school sexual misconduct, but critics question impact
The Dept. of Education has a new plan to prevent sex assaults by adults in schools. Will it actually be able to help remedy the problem?
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
#TitleIX has been one of the most significant laws for women and girls, but today the federal government is censuring discussions on gender and discounting reports of sexual harassment and harm, instead cherry-picking complaints that align with its political agenda. We must remain vigilant!
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
#TitleIX has been one of the most significant laws for women and girls, but today the federal government is censuring discussions on gender and discounting reports of sexual harassment and harm, instead cherry-picking complaints that align with its political agenda. We must remain vigilant!
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Pleased to publish in @msmagazine.com about 112 equity orgs' letter to ED/OCR demanding Title IX compliance, NCYL's new resource, SSAIS's #MisogynyFreeSchools + #YouthInfo-Zines, and Title IX workarounds. Follow the links in our article to explore urgently-needed resources.
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Interesting read in @bloomberglp.bsky.social with perspectives from SSAIS, underscoring the need for #TitleIX enforcement for those most impacted--the millions of students who are sexually harassed and harmed daily. With @hrc.org @nwlc.org. Read @yahoofinance.com finance.yahoo.com/economy/poli...
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Read Jack O'Conner's @chicagotribune.com report with Senators Steve McClure, Don Harmon @harmonil.bsky.social and Carrie Ward at the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault @ilgaconnected.bsky.social! www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/17/s...
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Interesting read with perspectives from SSAIS, underscoring the need for #TitleIX enforcement for those most impacted--the millions of students who are sexually harassed and harmed daily. Instead, OCR focuses on groups protesting 3% LGBTQ youth. With @hrc.org + @nwlc.org. @rweingarten.bsky.social
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How Title IX Became a Tool of America’s Conservative Movement
(Bloomberg) -- For more than 50 years, the US civil rights law known as Title IX has been a bulwark against sex discrimination in education. Covering students from kindergarten through university, it’...
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Our new guide informs students about options to continue their learning in a safe environment. Weak #TitleIX enforcement at the district and national level make this a must-see resource. You'll find it at stopsexualassaultinschools.org/toolkits/ or in the AFT's @sharemylesson.bsky.social library!
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
With federal enforcement of #TitleIX protections severely weakened, students facing sexual harassment and harm are left to navigate a fragmented system. Advocates are building new paths to accountability and support. Our article leads readers to new resources @youthlaw.bsky.social and SSAIS.org.
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Abandoned by the Department of Education, Advocacy Organizations Demand Action on Student Sexual Violence
In the absence of strong federal protections like Title IX, advocates are stepping in to build new paths to accountability and support.
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
With little oversight from the U.S. Dept of Ed students must rely on laws/policies other than Title IX to address discrimination, harassment & gender-based violence. Read about impactful strategies, resources, examples of student-activism, and more at stopsexualassaultinschools.org/title-ix-coo...
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Please explore and support our all-volunteer nonprofit with a modest donation and shares! Safe, respectful, and equitable learning environments enable students to reach their full potential and instill values that shape the next generation! give.stopsexualassaultinschools.org/donate
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
This is dire. The Office For Civil Rights is being destroyed! It's imperative that all stakeholders advocate for students' civil rights and ensure enforcement. Use our toolkits to be proactive! stopsexualassaultinschools.org/toolkits/ tinyurl.com/yt49a2ak #TitleIX
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Ed. Dept. Offices Will Be Virtually Wiped Out in Latest Layoffs
The U.S. Department of Education is losing about a fifth of its already diminished workforce.
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
The Students Against Sexual Harassment Online community for youth age 12+ and adult allies is kicking off on Sunday 9/28 at 5 pm PT/ 8pm ET. Fill the form for updates on meeting times! Youth need our support; includes certificate of achievement for students' resume! forms.gle/spbebumFGm9n...
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Ready to take action? Join the SASH Club Online!
Are you 12+ and ready to help end sexual harassment + assault? SASH Club Online is the official space for SASH Club (Students Against Sexual Harassment). It's an inclusive place where youth from all o...
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
SB 848 authored by Sen Sasha Renée Pérez @senatorsrp.bsky.social has passed the Legislature and is enroute to Governor Newsom’s desk. Learn more about this exemplary bill to protect students from school employee sexual misconduct in the press conference with our board chair youtu.be/OvrHKT0pbIE?...
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
SB 848 would require updates to Comprehensive School Safety Plans with clear procedures for preventing, detecting & addressing employee sexual misconduct. 🔜 Watch the livestream with SSAIS Board Chair Heidi Goldstein www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvrH...
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SB 848 Press Conference
YouTube video by California Senate Democrats
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
This toolkit lays out clear steps to bring change to a school district before the next child is harmed. It’s crucial that adults are proactive owing to poor Title IX enforcement. tinyurl.com/47fww3rp. You'll also find it in the @sharemylesson.bsky.social library!
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Each day millions of students in the U.S. face peer sexual harassment & assault. New research finds that approximately 17% of students will also experience some form of sexual abuse by school employees before graduating high school. Toolkits for change at stopsexualassaultinschools.org/toolkits/
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
This toolkit lays out clear steps to bring change to a school district before the next child is harmed. We must be proactive due to poor Title IX enforcement. It's authored by award-winning advocate and prevention educator Susan Moen. At tinyurl.com/47fww3rp or on the SSAIS Toolkits webpage.
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
The #MisogynyFreeSchools project in partnership with @perilresearch.bsky.social and @splcenter.org includes a wide range of resources like the DUCC curriculum for #digitalliteracy and the presentation "Misogyny and Male Supremacy: It's Not Just a Joke." More at stopsexualassaultinschools.org/mfs/.
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Find out about the power of peer education to address sexual harassment and assault both on and off K-12 campuses. Watch the free @sharemylesson.bsky.social webinar event.on24.com/wcc/r/460968... and learn how to create a free SASH Club--Students Against Sexual Harassment sashclub.org. PD credit!
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
We created a free program, SASH Club--Students Against Sexual Harassment --to build safety, both on and off campus. Under the current U.S. admin, students' Title IX rights are barely enforced. It's essential that youth are provided the resources they need. Learn how to start a club at sashclub.org!
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
This toolkit lays out clear steps to bring change to a school district before the next child is harmed. We must be proactive due to poor Title IX enforcement. It's authored by award-winning advocate and prevention educator Susan Moen. At tinyurl.com/47fww3rp or on the SSAIS Toolkits webpage.
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
There's plenty written about the impact of the manosphere on youth but the solutions are slow in coming. The SSAIS #MisogynyFreeSchools movement is a unique platform with evidenced-based resources & ways for all to join the campaign--youth included. Learn more at stopsexualassaultinschools.org/mfs/
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Educators can help prevent sexual harm in schools. Get free resources that can make a difference: sharemylesson.com/blog/educato... @ssais.bsky.social @sashclubs.bsky.social
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
SSAIS and SSASV will share proven practices for supporting students who report sexual harm--even where district infrastructure is weak. With students' rights under attack, this session is more important than ever! tinyurl.com/yc42s3x9 See you at AFT TEACH Conference @aftteach.bsky.social! #TItleIX
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
#MisogynyFreeSchools is a groundbreaking campaign to confront the alarming rise in misogyny, hostile sexism, and gender bias impacting youth. New resources for schools, adults allies, youth with @sharemylesson.bsky.social @splcenter.org plus reels, story sharing! stopsexualassaultinschools.org/mfs/
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
#MisogynyFreeSchools is a groundbreaking campaign with actionable steps for everyone. It offers allies worldwide an opportunity to build community, share their resources on the campaign webpages, and advance the cause of gender equity. Explore and meet allies at stopsexualassaultinschools.org/mfs/
Students throwing caps at graduation, megaphone announcing a new movement to combat misogyny at stopsexulassualtinschools.org.
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AFT @aft.org · 29/05/2025
Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” includes a tax loophole for billionaires—practically paying them to “donate” to private school tuition for families earning up to $500,000 a year. It increases the deficit & weakens public schools. Tell your lawmakers: Say NO to school vouchers. aft.org/NoToVouchers
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
It’s time to graduate from sexism! This summer, teens and adult allies can plan/create peer education school or community clubs to address sexual harassment, gender bias, & wide range of harms at sashclub.org/start-sash-c..., a free project of SSAIS. Explore the new Blog page under the About menu.
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
SSAIS welcomed the opportunity to share our perspectives about the impact of deepfake images on students in @politico.com: Schools must consider the application of the federal civil rights law, #TitleIX, when incidents impact a student's learning. Learn more here: www.instagram.com/p/DJ5I8UsyExW/
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
With Title IX enforcement crushed by the current federal administration, students must know their options. Here's one recourse from @billhowect.bsky.social. Read here and watch for more coming on this important topic. tinyurl.com/5h8t46kj #TitleIX #genderequity #multicultralism #civilrights
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
By focusing on an extreme expression of misogyny “we may miss a conversation about what is happening every day and ...[the] mundane [yet harmful] ways that these expressions of misogyny and sexism are coming from young boys in schools,” notes @drstephaniewescott.bsky.social
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The Adolescence alarm: ‘If there’s a problem with boys’ behaviour, it’s because of us’
Millions have been gripped by a story of toxic masculinity in children that’s been called a ‘wake-up call’. But is it a moral panic, and how should we respond?
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Sound advice from researcher @michaelgflood.bsky.social! Ready to take action? View the @sharemylesson.bsky.social on-demand free webinar "Addressing the Rise and Impact of Misogyny Among Students in Grades 6-12." Come away with solid strategies and PD credit! View: sharemylesson.com/webinars/add...
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With its spotlight on the ‘manosphere’, Adolescence begs the question: how do we raise good men? | Michael Flood
Schools, social media platforms, governments and communities can all play a role, but parents can still be powerful influences on the kinds of men their boys will become
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
"It’s one of thousands of federal civil rights complaints and investigations against school districts nationally that advocates say have been left to languish by the Trump administration with little hope for resolution." @the74.bsky.social www.the74million.org/article/a-te...
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Thousands of Student Civil Rights Cases Left Adrift After Trump Guts Ed Dept
Cases involving race, sex and LGBTQ students most likely to languish, as administration drives investigations around antisemitism, transgender issues.
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
"The federal government’s recent claims that Maine violated Title IX by 'allowing boys to play in girls’ sports' mocks the actual purpose of Title IX and is also simply a lie." www.bangordailynews.com/2025/03/25/o...
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Opinion: Maine may be violating Title IX, but it has nothing to do with transgender athletes
"Instead of tackling misogyny in schools, politicians are perpetuating the conditions that lead to more violence by dehumanizing and scapegoating transgender athletes."
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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Also happening tonight, from 7-8 pm ET virtually hosted by Stop Sexual Assault in Schools! If you're an educator, don't miss this important chat with PERIL's Dr. Pasha Dashtgard and Marylin Rodriguez on the rise and impact of misogyny among students in grades 6-12. sharemylesson.com/webinars/add...
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Addressing the Rise and Impact of Misogyny Among Students in Grades 6-12
There’s a stunning rise in misogynistic rhetoric and attacks post-election. For example, the Institute for Strategic Research documented a 4,600% increase in the use of the phrase “your body, my choic...
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Listen to this teacher then HURRY! Register for today's @sharemylesson.bsky.social free webinar "Addressing the Rise+Impact of Misogyny Among Students in Grades 6-12" 🔜 Register now, WATCH ANYTIME! Good for everyone+college. tinyurl.com/mtbv9z2e +PD credit! Join hundreds around the world attending!
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
In this free watch-on-demand webinar "Addressing the Rise and Impact of Misogyny Among Students in Grades 6-12" from @sharemylesson.bsky.social you'll learn game-changing strategies needed more urgently than ever! For a wide audience K-12+college. Register now, kindly share! tinyurl.com/mtbv9z2e
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
🔜One more day to register for @sharemylesson.bsky.social's webinar-on-demand! Learn about the rise of misogyny+gender bias in schools+colleges. Gain strategies with new resources from @splcenter.org applicable to schools, community groups+individual conversations. 🔇PD credit! tinyurl.com/mtbv9z2e
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Addressing the Rise and Impact of Misogyny Among Students in Grades 6-12
There’s a stunning rise in misogynistic rhetoric and attacks post-election. For example, the Institute for Strategic Research documented a 4,600% increase in the use of the phrase “your body, my choic...
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
In this free watch-on-demand webinar "Addressing the Rise and Impact of Misogyny Among Students in Grades 6-12" from @sharemylesson.bsky.social you'll learn game-changing strategies needed more urgently than ever! For a wide audience K-12+college. Register now, kindly share! tinyurl.com/mtbv9z2e
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Misogyny and gender bias are serious problems for students AND teachers K-12+college. @sharemylesson.bsky.social has this covered in their 3/25 webinar “Addressing the Rise and Impact of Misogyny Among Students in Grades 6-12!✏️Register now to watch anytime: tinyurl.com/mtbv9z2e. Includes PD credit!
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
"Make no mistake: students will suffer because of this. Our children will suffer. And this will fall especially hard on vulnerable children — with impacts that will last years." nwlc.org/i-used-to-wo...
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I Used To Work at the Department of Education. That’s Why I Know How Bad Trump’s Project 2025-Backed Firings Will Be.
Destroying this agency is more than reckless; it’s an attack on our democracy itself.
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Sexist jokes, slurs, behaviors from the manosphere are harming students--and female teachers! Learn effective whole-school strategies @sharemylesson.bsky.social's webinar "Addressing the Rise and Impact of Misogyny Among Students in Grades 6-12.” Register now tinyurl.com/mtbv9z2e Watch anytime+PD!
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Stop Sexual Assault in Schools @ssais.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
How to get young men talking about eradicating the hate that's bleeding from the manosphere into schools? Find out: register at tinyurl.com/mtbv9z2e for @sharemylesson.bsky.social's webinar "Addressing the Rise and Impact of Misogyny Among Students in Grades 6-12.” +PD credit! Watch anytime, share!
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
REGISTER for this webinar from @echoesreflections.bsky.social to get a thoughtful and impactful framework for teaching the Holocaust to elementary students in an age-appropriate and sensitive manner: sharemylesson.com/webinars/tea... @aftunion.bsky.social @aftteach.bsky.social
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