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100th Day of School Resources

A comprehensive toolkit by & for educators, with lesson plans & more, for PreK-Grade 2

Talks

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Aging While Black

In this TedX talk, Aging While Black founder Raymond Jetson asks us to "recalibrate the village," embrace innovation & move towards the West African concept of "sankofa"

Talks

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Embrace Age with a Longevity Mindset

This TedX talk by Helen Hirsch Spence describes the role of a positive, anti-ageist mindset in making late life a time of promise & discovery

Books & Blogs

The image is a book cover for "The Perennials: The Megatrends Creating a Postgenerational Society" by Mauro F. Guillén. The cover features a large, bold title, "The Perennials," written in white letters over a background of a crowd of people represented by colorful stick figures. The people are arranged in a seemingly random order, with some figures appearing to walk away from the crowd, creating a sense of movement and change. The title is placed over a yellow background, which serves as a backdrop for the book's subtitle, "The Megatrends Creating a Postgenerational Society," written in black letters below the title. The author's name, "Mauro F. Guillén," is prominently displayed in black letters below the subtitle. The author's previous bestseller, "2030," is mentioned in smaller black letters at the bottom. The image evokes a sense of change and societal evolution, suggesting the book explores the emerging trends shaping the future.

Sociologist Mauro Guillén describes the “perennials”—a new workforce liberated from generational labels & conflict whose emergence will foster equity across the lifespan

Videos

An older woman with gray hair, wearing a white shirt with black polka dots and a green shawl, gestures with her right hand as she speaks. She is seated in a room with a bookshelf in the background. The room is brightly lit and the woman is looking towards the camera. The caption "and then you have a third state where" appears at the bottom of the image. The overall tone of the image is informative and engaging.

How one organization is aiming to counter ageism

An introduction to Travesîa Cien—“journey to 100”—an organization that works to counter ageism in Chile + beyond

Talks

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L'âgisme | Avec Gouvernement du Québec

Radio Canada host Jean-Sébastien Girard talks with his mom about "auto-ageisme" (self-directed ageism). In French

Books & Blogs

The image is a book cover with a rainbow-colored background. The title of the book is "Aging Sideways" in large white letters. The subtitle is "Changing Our Perspectives on Getting Older" in smaller white letters. The author's name, "JEANETTE LEARDI," is at the bottom of the cover in white letters against a green background. The cover design is simple and eye-catching, using bold colors and typography to draw attention to the title and author. The rainbow background suggests a sense of diversity and inclusion, while the title, "Aging Sideways," implies a more unconventional and positive approach to getting older. The subtitle further emphasizes the book's focus on changing one's perspective on aging. Overall, the cover effectively conveys the book's message and invites readers to explore its content.

Social gerontologist Jeanette Leardi recommends coming at aging “sideways”: disrupting any negative beliefs that stand between us & a good late life

Podcasts

The image is a podcast cover art featuring a smiling man with glasses. He is wearing a black t-shirt and has a short beard. The background is a gradient of pink, orange, and yellow, with a microphone icon in the top right corner. The podcast title, "PAGE & STAGE," is written in bold black letters, with "THE ART AND CRAFT OF WRITING AND PERFORMANCE" written in smaller letters below it. The words "HOSTED BY JASON CANNON" are displayed at the bottom of the image. The overall aesthetic suggests a professional and engaging podcast focused on writing and performance.

Longing for the Ageless Self

A conversation with Professor Valerie Lipscomb about age as a performance, age studies & how we can combat ageism in our day-to-day lives as well as on the stage

Tools

The image depicts a healthcare setting with a bold message about ageism. It features three individuals: an older man in a wheelchair, an older woman with a cane, and a young doctor. The text "Why Ageism in Health Care is a Growing Concern" is prominently displayed, highlighting the issue of discrimination against older people in healthcare. The image suggests the need for greater understanding and sensitivity towards the needs of aging individuals to ensure equitable access to healthcare. The contrasting colors and graphic design create a visually striking and impactful message, encouraging viewers to consider the importance of addressing ageism in healthcare.

Infographic that describes the nature, extent & impact of ageism in healthcare from Regis College's Doctor of Nursing Practice

Tools

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Short documentaries + guided discussions give organizations ways to discuss ageism with members + stakeholders. In French

Books & Blogs

This anthology examines the way digital technologies shape how age is represented & experienced, who is excluded & how to address digital ageism in everyday life

Reports & Papers

This is a poster for "Summer School 2024: Join the co-creators of Old School," a first-ever in-person gathering focused on ageism and how to undo it. The event is hosted by engage: Centre for Research on Aging at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. It will take place from Saturday, August 17th to Monday, August 19th. The poster features three smiling individuals, inviting people to join the "co-conspirators to create an attendee-led convening aimed at advancing a world without ageism." The tagline for the event is "because it's time." Register now!

Summer School 2024 Takeaways

All the content that emerged from Old School's first in-person gathering to envision a world without ageism, including instructions for hosting an attendee-led convening

Talks

A woman with short, gray hair is standing in front of a dark blue curtain. She is wearing a white crochet sweater and blue jeans. She appears to be speaking, and her hands are gesturing. There are several large stage lights on the stage floor in front of her. The image is likely a still from a video.

Why you feel younger (or older) than your age

A TEDx talk by gerontologist Tracey Gendron, author of AGEISM UNMASKED, about moving from “You’re only as old as you feel” to “You feel the age you are” & owning it

What Is Old School?

Old School curates, creates, commissions and disseminates free resources to educate people about ageism and how to end it; hosts and facilitates spaces where age advocates around the world can connect; collaborates with other pro-aging organizations; and shows up for other social-justice movements.

Old School is working towards a world where everyone has the opportunity to live long and to live well. We are advancing the movement to dismantle ageism, and we are leveraging the fact that everyone ages (and experiences age bias) in order to address the intersectional nature of all oppression—and of all activism. Learn more.