<p>As schools resume in person, the <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fsite%2Fstophate%2Findex.page&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7Cc89914930d804760086508d9749d9390%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637669042404268236%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=8J7T0WjkTkyzNOXzBkyyT6ZJ5cejMQyZVH%2BboRjPWO0%3D&reserved=0">Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes</a>, in partnership with the DOE, <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fsite%2Fcchr%2Findex.page&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7Cc89914930d804760086508d9749d9390%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637669042404278240%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=vYLFwOf5XfLtxpalulqaSkRtZOrU9yK8b5CL3yDXuuY%3D&reserved=0">City Commission on Human Rights</a> and <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fsite%2Fdycd%2Findex.page&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7Cc89914930d804760086508d9749d9390%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637669042404278240%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=C7DmImkhqsx5L8vZyQ6mS%2FWz8WI%2B1Ymlj5XHfEwg2Wk%3D&reserved=0">DYCD</a>, is launching a campaign to promote respect, kindness and civility with a Back2School CommUNITY Pledge, a movement for NYC’s students, teachers, friends and families to send a clear message: hate has no home in NYC and our kids are going to lead a future of love, friendship and respect.</p><p>For the <b>Back 2 School CommUnity Pledge Week, September 20-24</b>, and the remaining part of the year, we ask you to join us in taking the Pledge to Celebrate Community. </p><p>I pledge to:</p><ul><li>Stand up against hate and bullying</li><li>Speak out when I hear mean or hurtful “jokes”</li><li>Learn about and get to know diverse people</li><li>Respect and be kind to others</li><li>Do my part to support and celebrate our CommUNITY </li></ul><p>For more information, including activities, professional development opportunities, and resources visit <a href="https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year/school-year-2021-22/back-2-school-community-pledge-week">Back 2 School CommUNITY Pledge Week</a>.</p><p>Take the pledge and spread the word!</p>
