Creating Inclusive Communities Through Radical Empathy
Our flagship STANDUP program equips students to recognize, challenge, and stand up against bigotry. Co-taught by diverse educators, these sessions bring Radical Empathy to life and give students practical strategies to intervene safely and support peers.
STANDUP Student Workshops (Grades 6–12)
Interactive. Identity-rooted. Empowering.
Our flagship STANDUP program equips students to recognize, challenge, and stand up against bigotry. Co-taught by diverse educators, these sessions bring Radical Empathy to life and give students practical strategies to intervene safely and support peers.
Formats
- One-off workshops
- Multi-session series
- Year-long programs
- Custom collaborations
Themes & Tools
- STANDUP Method: Becoming an Upstander, Not a Bystander
- Levels of Engagement: Building Healthy Dialogue
- Inclusive Identity Exploration
Adult & Educator Workshops
Building Inclusive School Cultures
We know that fostering inclusion requires adult leadership. Our professional development sessions equip teachers, administrators, and parents with tools to respond to bias and model belonging.
Full-Day Training
Comprehensive professional development for the entire school staff.
- Building Inclusive School Culture: Radical Empathy in Action
- Practical Tools for Addressing Antisemitism & Bias in the Classroom
- Restorative Justice Models for Educators
Focused Workshops
Smaller sessions ideal for faculty, administrators, and leadership cohorts.
- Recognizing and Responding to Bias in Real Time
- Fostering Student Belonging Across Cultures
- Dialogue Skills for Difficult Conversations
- Ongoing Coaching Pods (monthly or quarterly)
Family Workshops
Helping parents and guardians model inclusivity and continue the conversation at home.
- Raising Upstanders at Home
- Talking About Hate with Kids
- Building Shared Language for Belonging
Ready to Partner with Tzedek America?
Whether you’re a school leader, parent, or educator, we’re here to help you bring Radical Empathy to your community.