Mix it up at Lunch (Tuesday Oct. 28, 2014) - Tolerance dot-org event on annual basis

Just what is Mix It Up at Lunch Day?

A national campaign launched by Teaching Tolerance over a decade ago, Mix It Up at Lunch Day encourages students to identify, question and cross social boundaries.


In our surveys, students have identified the cafeteria as the place where divisions are most clearly drawn. So on one day—October 28 this school year—we ask students to move out of their comfort zones and connect with someone new over lunch. It’s a simple act with profound implications. Studies have shown that interactions across group lines can help reduce prejudice. When students interact with those who are different from them, biases and misperceptions can fall away.
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