Category: Human Rights - LGBTQ Families Speak Out

Tobie & Andréa: Our Reasons for Home Schooling

23/8/2018

Keywords:
homeschool, self-harm, run away, bullying, sexual harassment, racism, sexual touching, trauma, administration, victim-blaming, feeling, flirting, listen, boys will be boys, language, lawyer, human rights, policies, advocacy, activism, equity, equity tool

Vincent: Getting Support from Community Resources and Organizations

22/8/2018

Keywords:
preferred pronouns, preferred names, support, parents, acceptance, legal action, human rights code, teacher protection, classroom environment, discretion, respect, community resources, timing, TG Innerselves

Garrett: Professional Development

22/8/2018

Keywords:
professional development, anti-oppression, equity and inclusive training,
trans, blockers, unaware, teacher privilege, teacher identity, inclusive practices, risk-taking, support, gender, school forms, trans policy, advocacy, human rights, gender-neutral washroom, parental homophobia, legal obligation, curriculum, mis-gendering

Garrett: Advice for Teachers

22/8/2018

Keywords:
risk, change, social activism, equity and inclusivity, tokenism, self-care, limits, boundaries, human rights code, curriculum

Brenda and Nim: Trans Activism at School

15/8/2018

Keywords:
gender-neutral washroom, transphobia, high school, trans activism, advocacy, equity, dignity, human rights, school administration, allies

Jess & Evan: Navigating School as a Poly Family

29/6/2018

Keywords:
multi-parent family, poly families, welcoming, acceptance, school forms, advocacy, TDSB, lesbian mom, legal rights, special needs parent, school administration, out, queer, trans

Jess & Evan: The Changing Nature of School Climates

29/6/2018

Keywords:
LGBTQ spectrum, allies, supportive school, TDSB, closeted teachers, TEACH workshops, human rights, LGBTQ students, gay marriage, acceptance, multi-parent family

Dawn: Systemic Marginalization*

7/7/2017

Keywords:
trans, advocacy, legal issues, trans advocacy, human rights, parenting, support, allies

Dawn: Working with the Rules*

7/7/2017

Keywords:
human rights, legal issue, transition, school culture, advocacy, trans, elementary school, trans advocacy, preferred name, gender neutral bathrooms

Dawn: My Child's Transition*

7/7/2017

Keywords:
transition, trans, transitioning, clothing, appearance, preferred name, school administration, school board, legal issues, human rights, education, teacher education

Stella: Banning Conversion Therapy

15/6/2016

Keywords:
activism, conversion therapy, Bill 77; trans, trans advocacy

Mary: Advice for New Catholic Teachers

8/6/2016

Keywords:
advice, safer space, positive space, pastoral guidelines, Teacher’s Unions, LGBTQ members, human rights, discrimination, teachers’ benefits, risk, emotions, allies, perseverance, support

Skinner Family: Children's Activism

3/6/2016

Keywords:
activism, Bill 77, community, conversion therapy, out