Curating a More Inclusive Library 27Oct2024 by Jennifer Gonzalez Our shelves say a lot about who is welcome in our classrooms. Let’s make sure they hold the full range of human experience.
Making School Better for Gender-Expansive Kids 29Sep2024 by Jennifer Gonzalez Creating a school that feels safe and accepting for nonbinary and trans kids goes beyond just being nice to them.
In Support of Trans Athlete Inclusion in Women’s Sports 30May2022 by Katie Lever All teachers will have transgender students in their classrooms, and understanding the issues that impact them will make you a better teacher for them.
Time to Take a Look at Your Dress Code 17Feb2019 by Jennifer Gonzalez Many dress codes unfairly target students in certain populations, doing more harm than good. This guide will help you review and revise your current policy.
Making School a Safe Place for LGBTQ Students 5Nov2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez Discrimination and harassment are still a daily reality for many LGBTQ students. Here are some things teachers can do to change that.
A Teacher’s Coming Out Story 25Mar2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez Most LGBT teachers still feel they have to conceal their sexual orientation. A few years ago, 5th-grade teacher Jessica Lifshitz decided to stop hiding.