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Walking the Talk: How Allies Can Support LGBTQ Students on National Coming Out Day
By Kelly Huegel Madrone, author of LGBTQ: The Survival Guide for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens We’re fast approaching National Coming Out Day (October 11)—when LGBTQ folks everywhere celebrate who they are by affirming their identities, some for … Continue reading
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Tagged Free Spirit author, gay youth, gender, gender expression, inclusiveness, LGBTQ, trans students
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10 Tips for Establishing an LGBTQ Student-Led Group at Your School
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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Tagged gay youth, gender, gender expression, GLBTQ, middle school, talking with teens, trans students
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9 Ways Schools Can Support Trans Students
By Kelly Huegel, author of GLBTQ Never have transgender issues been in the mainstream as much as they are now. When I first wrote GLBTQ: The Survival Guide for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens in 2003, relatively few … Continue reading
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