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The LGBTQIA+ Silence in Schools is Deafening

Greg Curran — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:27:00 +0000

I remember… walking into assembly, feeling that sharp intake of breath as I looked around, stunned at the sea of purple and sea of rainbows – in hair, dresses, t-shirts, wrist-bands, badges. The emotion welled within me, and the tears, they were hard to contain. It’s IDAHOBIT day, a day we take a stand against any teasing, bullying, and harassment of LGBTQIA+ students and staff, or those perceived to be LGBTQIA+. It’s especially crucial that we take a stand given the political and social contexts in Australia that have been so incredibly stressful and distressing for many LGBTQIA+ people and

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Being Color Brave Not Color Blind with Rosa Perez-Isiah

Greg Curran — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 09:00:31 +0000

In Episode 44: We explore how one school is responding to the hostile political climate around immigration that’s taking its toll on students and their families. Plus how can we be more ‘color brave’ as teachers embracing the whole worlds of our students; as well as challenging the silence that’s pervasive around poverty and racism. Episode 44 CLICK PLAY to listen to Rosa Perez-Isiah Episode Guest Dr. Rosa Perez-Isiah is principal in Southern California, USA. She has been an educator for 24 years and a school leader for 8 years. Quick Guide Rosa introduces herself Why we must educate the whole

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Courageous Conversations About Race with Val Brown

Greg Curran — Tue, 01 May 2018 10:00:01 +0000

In this episode: Standing up when hatred is stoked; building community through courageous conversations about race; and why representation and presence matters. Episode 39 CLICK PLAY to listen to Val Brown Episode Guest Val is a teacher and PD Facilitator with Teaching Tolerance in the USA Val Brown on Twitter Episode 39 – Quick Guide Why Val’s job matters to her Standing up when hatred is stoked How to engage teachers Being neutral in the classroom Having courageous conversations about race in the classroom Interesting students through popular culture (Black Panther & A Wrinkle in Time) Why we need more black teachers

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