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Nov 9, 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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Sep 7, 2019
When Your Student Asks to Go By "Prawn."
I'll admit it: When I read my students' "Tell Me About Yourself" worksheets, I thought it was a joke. Under "What name would you like me...
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Jul 29, 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 25, 2019
Brand New Companion Book to 'George' by Alex Gino!
We are beyond excited to announce a new novel by Alex Gino: Rick. The middle-grade book is a companion to its predecessor, George. The...
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Jul 7, 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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May 19, 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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Mar 31, 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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Jan 21, 2019
How To Talk To Your Elementary-Aged Child About a Friend or Family Member's Transition
We were recently asked about resources that would help a family talk with their young child about a relative’s transition. They had...
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Oct 30, 2018
Classroom Wall Decorations that Inspire
What's hanging on your classroom walls right now? A calendar, some anchor charts, some student work? Your classroom walls are the perfect...
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Sep 24, 2018
Approaching Halloween costumes with an open mind
As Halloween costumes begin to crop up in stores, it's helpful to start thinking beyond the gender binary. What do you say if a boy tells...