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Title: School Launches Gay-Straight Club
Post by: Natasha on February 18, 2008, 02:20:42 PM
School Launches Gay-Straight Club

http://www.theledger.com/article/20080218/NEWS/802180350/1004
02/18/2008

DELAND | One boy whose hair reaches halfway down his back wore a camouflage tank top, light blue nail polish, blue eye shadow and a thick silver chain around his neck.

Title: Re: School Launches Gay-Straight Club
Post by: Chaunte on February 19, 2008, 07:06:56 AM

We do a student in-service day at the high school where I teach.  We are hoping to bring in a guest speaker to talk about a) being gay and b) living with HIV.  My principal thought it would be a great prequil to my transition next September.

I have had a student come out to me this year.  As a result, I have been pushing to start a gay-straight alliance where I teach.  With a bit of luck,I am hoping to have our guest speaker address these kids as well in a break out session.

Chaunte
Title: Re: School Launches Gay-Straight Club
Post by: lady amarant on February 19, 2008, 07:32:23 AM
Wow, this sort of thing does make one hope that the world is maybe changing, bit by bit.

And Chaunte: Good on ya! You're the kind of teacher I could really have done with when I was at school. Thanks for being there for your kids.