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Yes, You Can Write in Your Books!
(Or use sticky notes if that makes you feel more comfortable!) We've been doing daily read alouds on Instagram live since March 16th. We...

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Mar 26, 2020


Spirit Days For All
Does your local elementary school host School Spirit Week? Whether to encourage participation and camaraderie or to raise funds, spirit...

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Feb 22, 2020


Rainbow Club Success Story - Tessa
Tessa is a second grade teacher from California. We asked her a few questions about how she started a Rainbow Club at her school. Katy:...

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Nov 29, 2019


Rainbow Club Success Story - Michele
"If people are hesitant, it is the exact reason you need one." - Michele Michele is a second grade teacher from New York. We asked her a...

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Nov 27, 2019


Some, Many, Most
What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverburg is a great example of a book that uses "some, many most" language. When students make...

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Nov 18, 2019


These Four Words Will Transform Your Teaching
Perhaps you'd like to teach more about gender, but aren't sure how. Well, you're not alone. Plenty of teachers want to teach about gender...

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Nov 9, 2019


A Deeper Look Into the Book: The Breakaways
Looking for a new graphic novel to offer to your 10-12 year olds? Cathy G. Johnson's The Breakaways is a fresh, queer-friendly option....

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Jul 28, 2019


A Deeper Look Into the Book: Zenobia July
Looking for a new middle grade novel to offer to your 8-12 year olds, or to read to them? Lisa Bunker's Zenobia July is a great option....

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Jul 7, 2019


Inclusive and Affirming Puberty and Sex Ed Books
We were recently asked to share our favorite puberty books for young children. Unfortunately, books that reject the binary are few and...

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May 18, 2019


The Benefits to All-Gender Single-Stall Bathrooms
Recently, faculty and staff in a Massachusetts public school district approached their principal about creating all-gender restrooms for...

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Mar 31, 2019