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What is Mix It Up?
Mix It Up is a project supporting student efforts to identify, question and cross social boundaries within their schools and communities.
When is Mix It Up at Lunch Day?
This year, Mix It Up at Lunch Day is November 10, 2009. However, you can organize a Mix it Up at Lunch Day anytime.
Is there any proof that Mix it Up is useful?
Research shows that Mix It Up programming really works. According to Mix It Up at Lunch Day organizers who responded to a 2008 survey conducted by Quality Education Data, the Mix It Up program produces powerful results:
- 97% of respondents said students' interactions were positive during Mix It Up at Lunch Day.
- 95% of respondents said Mix It Up at Lunch Day prompted students to interact with people outside of their normal social circles.
- 92% of respondents said Mix It Up at Lunch Day increased awareness about social boundaries and divisions within school.
- 83% of respondents said the event helped students make new friends.
- 79% of respondents said as a result of the Day students have heightened sensitivity towards tolerance and social justice issues.
- 78% of the respondents said as a result of the Day students seem more comfortable interacting with different kinds of people.
Source: Mix It Up Survey conducted by Quality Education Data, 2008.
How can I maximize the Day's positive effects?
For Mix It Up to be most effective, treat it as more than a one-day event. Conduct activities before and after the event to drive the lessons home.
Teachers and students need to work together. The administrative challenges of working in school settings mean adults need to be involved in Mix Day planning. Student involvement is crucial to help generate peer participation. By working together, students and teachers can create real change.
For what age groups is Mix It Up?
Students in grades K-12, can participate in Mix It Up at Lunch Day.
Who sponsors Mix It Up?
The Southern Poverty Law Center's Teaching Tolerance program sponsors Mix It Up through the generosity of the Center's individual supporters and a select group of foundations. Mix It Up materials are available free to school communities.
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