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Title: GLSEN Dallas TransAction! Day Breakfast Discussion
Post by: tinkerbell on February 21, 2009, 02:46:50 PM
When:
Friday, Feb. 27th @ 8-10:30a

Details:
An interactive discussion covering the basics of gender identity to ensuring that transgender students feel safe in schools. Breakfast Provided.

TransAction! is a national day to encourage dialogue about gender, gender roles & the full range of gender identities, & to advocate for inclusive, safe schools for all students. The 2007 National School Climate Survey, a national study of LGBT found:

*85.1% of transgender students reported being verbally harassed based on their sexual orientation and gender/gender expression
*96.1% of students heard negative comments related to students' gender expression
*38.4% of students reported feeling unsafe at school because of their gender expression

Where:
St. Thomas The Apostle Episcopal Church
6525 Inwood Rd @ Mockingbird
Dallas, TX 75209

RSVP & More Info:
Call 817-999-0199
Email dallas@chapters.glsen.org



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