High school principal outs gay students. Memphis educator went well beyond her role
The ACLU is defending two gay students who were outed by their high school principal. The principal wanted to know the names of students who
New Study Reveals LGBT Educators Experience in Schools
I receive regular updates about safe schools work and issues around the country from the wonderfully active Safe Schools Coalition. A big THANK YOU to
Free Speech and Protecting Our Kids
A high school student in Kentucky sued his school district for the creation of a policy that barred him from expressing his opposition to homosexuality.
[52 Ways] Show an inclusive video at your child’s school
This week in 52 Ways we’re asking that you engage your child’s school around issues of inclusion and diversity — specifically by offering a video
when a boy wants to wear a dress to school.
I discovered an amazing article in an unlikely place: Cookie Magazine. The article is written by a mother whose son, Sam, asked, “Can I wear
[52 Ways] Make Waves with the PTA
Parents know the value of being involved in their children’s schools. They get to be more in touch with teachers and other educators who care
Report Released on LGBTQ Families’ Experiences in Schools
The Gay, Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN), Family Equality Council and Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE) have released a joint report on the
An Outsider’s View of Inner City Schools
Thanks so much for your kind words David. It was a sheer delight to have a conversation with Jenn and to feature her on my
John Selig interviews Jennifer Chrisler
We’re big fans of the John Selig Podcast (and of John Selig in general!) – so we were thrilled when John called to schedule an
What do you do about a homophobic teacher?
The “ask the experts” page of our website is one of our most popular – folks from around the country have many questions about the
Does equality include the right to create a family?
As we all know, it’s presidential season, a time of big TV ads, long debates, town halls in some states and yard signs in others.
It’s Elementary
One of the reasons I decided to move back to New York from Texas once I adopted Juli was because I wanted her to have
