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For over a decade, NIOS has inspired students of all ages to develop and share innovative ways to resist bullying and promote an atmosphere of acceptance. NIOS is more than a program. It is a philosophy based upon the idea that safe and inclusive school environments are created when the entire community is aware of and takes action to address exclusionary or hurtful attitudes or acts that occur both in public and private.
12/11/2025
This week we are remembering the first Not In Our Town PBS broadcast in 1995, which aired the week between Hanukkah and Christmas. We will be sharing videos and stories throughout the year, but we're happy to join with Dr. Janice Cohn who is presenting her children's book THE CHRISTMAS MENORAHS at the Montclair, NJ public library on December 16. Find the book and share it! Share the NIOT Film with your students and community.
Christmas Menorahs: A Book for Children on the Power of Courage and Goodness | Not in Our Town By Janice I. Cohn "These are some events—good and bad—that are hard for us to get out of our minds; they remain in the recesses of our psyches and often re-emerge when they have not been thought about for months or years, exerting a powerful effect on our actions and beliefs. One such example, I...
04/17/2025
Everyone is Welcome Here!!! A teacher is told to take down this message. How do our communities support teachers like her?
School removes "everyone is welcome" poster: What we know An Idaho school has asked a teacher to remove a poster that says 'Everyone is Welcome Here" because they deem it "political."
10/09/2024
October is Bullying Prevention Month. Here are some tools for engaging students.
October Is Bullying Prevention Month https://www.niot.org/nios-video/leaving-positive-footprintOver the last year, schools throughout the US have experienced a frightening increase in bullying and acts of hate. Each year, schools across the US participate in bullying prevention activities during the month of October. This year, when ha...
03/16/2023
We'd love it if you shared our upcoming webinar with parents in your schools. Thank you!
Not In Our Schools Webinar for Parents: How to talk with your children about difficult topics and standing up to bullying & intolerance Parents! Join us on Thursday, March 23 for a special webinar with Not In Our Schools. This interactive workshop will provide strategies and examples to open discussion between parents and adolescents.
01/05/2023
The Not In Our School Learning Community Workshop Series continues in 2023 with webinars on the 2nd Thursday of each month throughout the spring for educators who want to create identity affirming classrooms. Join Us!
Teachers! Sign Up for Not In Our Schools Spring 2023 Workshop Series NIOS workshops can help develop anti-bullying campaigns, using our award-winning documentary films and lesson guides.
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