Tag Archives: gender expression

7 Ways to Kick-Start Your GSA for the New School Year

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

By Liz Bergren The first few weeks of the school year are busy and can feel chaotic as the community settles into new routines and new relationships. It is a great time to get your student groups organized and to … Continue reading →

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Supporting Nonbinary and Transgender Children

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

By Afsaneh Moradian, author of Jamie Is Jamie: A Book About Being Yourself and Playing Your Way So much of childhood is defined by gender. Relatives buy “girl” or “boy” toys for birthdays and holidays. Haircuts, clothes, and favorite games … Continue reading →

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Getting to the Roots of Gender Inequality and Harassment

Posted on March 29, 2018 by

By Kelly Huegel Madrone, author of GLBTQ: The Survival Guide for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens  Students tracking the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements are likely to bring those discussions to school and possibly even identify the gender inequalities … Continue reading →

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10 Tips for Establishing an LGBTQ Student-Led Group at Your School

Posted on October 9, 2017 by

By Liz Bergren Starting a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) group can be an exciting time for your school or organization. When you have made the decision to form this group, know that you will be doing something extremely important for the … Continue reading →

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12 Ways to Make Your Classroom Safe for LGBTQ Students

Posted on August 21, 2017 by

By Kelly Huegel Madrone, author of GLBTQ: The Survival Guide for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens  As visibility increases for LGBTQ people and issues, kids are adopting these identities at earlier ages. Just a few decades ago, most … Continue reading →

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