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- Nov 24, 2021
I Came out as Trans to my Fifth Graders. Here's What Happened.
I've been considering coming out to my class since I started teaching seven years ago, but I've always come up with excuses as to why I...
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- Sep 11, 2021
"She acts like a boy."
On the fifth day of fifth grade*, our class was walking back from our library period, and Student A (who identifies as a boy and uses...
GIC
- Aug 10, 2021
Back to School Letters to Families
Do you write a letter to your families at the beginning of the year? Would you like to inform them about some of the inclusive work...
GIC
- Aug 10, 2021
A Deeper Look Into the Book: The Fabulous Zed Watson!
Targeted Ages: Best for fourth grade (ages 9 and 10) and up. Plot: Zed (they/them), a Shakespeare-loving, colorful sweater-wearing,...
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- Jul 20, 2021
A Deeper Look Into the Book: Puberty is Gross But Also Really Awesome
Targeted Ages: Best for fourth grade (ages 9 and 10) and up, although even younger kids can benefit! Overview: This is, hands down, the...
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- Jul 19, 2021
A Deeper Look Into the Book: The Best At It
Targeted Ages: Best for fourth grade (ages 9 and 10) and up Synopsis: This hilarious, heartwarming middle grade Stonewall Honor Book...
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- Jul 14, 2021
A Deeper Look Into the Book: Both Can Be True
Targeted Ages: Best for fifth grade (ages 10 and 11) and up. Plot: Ash, a white adolescent, just started at a new middle school after a...