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Feb 28 - Mar 3 2017
Libtery Middle School Partner's Club will be making posters on Feb. 10th to promote the R-Word campaign. They will also film and prep video, warm up activity. Monday: Principal's message and video to raise awareness shown to all student. Sticky Note Activity to be displayed in the main hall Wednesday: student made power point shown to all students, pledge table in the cafeteria Friday: Pledge table in the cafeteriaFor more informationDorothea MadryEmail:[email protected]Phone:720-886-2441View More
Liberty Middle SchoolAurota, ColoradoUNITED STATES
Mar 1, 20179:00 AM - 2:00 PM
This will be J.T. Moore's very first Spread The Word To End The Word Movement! We will be having an ongoing advisory lesson for all students about how the use of the word retard(ed) in any context is wrong! Not only will we have participants pledge, there will also be a bake sale to support J.T. Moores Best Buddies Chapter, so they can participate in the local special Olympics!For more informationMore DetailsKevin AandersonEmail:[email protected]Phone:(615)428-3379View More
J.T. Moore Middle School4425 Granny White PikeNashville, TennesseeUNITED STATES
Mar 1, 20178:30 AM - 3:30 PM
California HS will have a pledge sheet set up at lunch, and "I Pledged" stickers to pass out to all those who do. Our school's leadership program will be publicizing the day in the coming weeks with posters, announcements during study hall, and a special presentation during our online Grizzly News Network video. This was started by a senior at California HSFor more informationWalker TippettEmail:[email protected]Phone:925 786 2275View More
California High School9870 Broadmoor DriveSan Ramon, CaliforniaUNITED STATES
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I used to use the "r" word in everyday speech. I will try my hardest to stop.
Megan Stanley
Pullman, Washington
Everyone deserves to be treated and feel equal. I pledge to never use this word that degrades everyone possible.
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Ottawa, Canada
I have worked at a special needs camp for the last 3 years so ending this word is something that i take pride in.
Alexa
Marshall, Missouri
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Marlborough, Connecticut
Having a daughter who teaches Special Education in our local high school, the "R" word is a No, No!
Sandra Farris
Cuba, Missouri
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