The Amazon TV show Transparent, centered around a transgender parent, earned an Emmy this year. Brilliant scientist Alan Turing, a gay man involved in national security, was the subject of a major motion picture in 2014. During the first Democratic presidential debate, Hillary Clinton proclaimed that society needed to do more to prevent discrimination against […]
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LGBTQ+ Students and Educators
[…] all gender identities, cultural dress or hairstyles, religious dress, and disabilities. References American Psychological Association (2015). Supporting transgender and gender diverse students in schools. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/pi/ lgbt/programs/safe-supportive/lgbt/school-administrators.pdf. American School Counselor Association (2016). The school counselor and LGBTQ youth. Retrieved from https://www.schoolcounselor.org/Standards-Positions/Position-Statements/ASCA-Position-Statements/The-School-Counselor-and-LGBTQ-Youth Boyland, Lori G.; Swensson, Jeff; Ellis, John G.; Coleman, Lauren L.; and […]
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Feature Facts: October 2023
The Challenge of Chronic Absenteeism Increasing rates of chronic absenteeism continue to be a major challenge for schools. If students aren’t in school, they can’t learn. In a roundtable discussion, three school leaders discuss what they’ve done to lessen the impact of chronic absenteeism. These leaders include Bebi Davis, a vice principal of Kawananakoa Middle […]
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Creating Just Communities
The anthropologist Margaret Mead famously wrote, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” As a school leader, I hold onto these words with fierce conviction. In a world where calls for universal, quality education or the equal rights of […]
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The Secret to Sustained Student Council Success
The student council at Grassfield High School in Chesapeake, VA, has been recognized as a National Council of Excellence 15 times, ever since the school first opened. The award recognizes student councils for implementing a strong leadership program that meets council goals; functioning in an ethical and responsible way; and engaging others in leadership, spirit, […]
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[…] and other mental health services as needed. Resources American Psychological Association (2015). Key terms and concepts in understanding gender diversity and sexual orientation among students. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/pi/ lgbt/programs/safe-supportive/lgbt/key-terms.pdf. American Psychological Association (2015). Supporting transgender and gender diverse students in schools. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/pi/lgbt/programs/safe-supportive/lgbt/school-administrators.pdf. California School Boards Association (February 2014). Providing a safe, nondiscriminatory school environment […]
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February 2017 Viewpoint
Since the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision that expanded the legal definition of marriage to include women marrying women and men marrying men, issues surrounding inclusion, social justice, and workplace rights have challenged the status quo in schools. Many LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) teachers are reluctant to open their closet doors. However, the […]
April 2016 Legal Matters
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the U.S. Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage under both the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses of the 14th Amendment as a result of the Obergefell v. Hodges case decision. Although the decision addresses marriage, there are certainly some implications for public schools. Justice Anthony Kennedy […]