LGBTQ+ Equality, Inclusion and Allyship
Tools for Equality and Inclusion, Human Rights Campaign
Pride Flags, Human Rights Campaign
The ABCs of LGBTQIA+ Michael Gold, New York Times
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Youth.Gov
Guide to Being a Trans Ally, Straight for Equality
LGBTQ+ Jews, families, communities, Keshet
LGBTQ+ Care at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Medicine
LGBTQ+ Family-Building on Long Island, RMA NY Long Island
LGBTQ+ Curriculum, Education and School
“According to studies, students perceived the school environment as being safer when provided with LGBTQ-inclusive information in both academic subjects and health education. They also reported less victimization based on their sexual orientation in schools that teach an LGBTQ-inclusive academic curriculum.” American Bar Association, Bobbi M. Bittker “LGBTQ-Inclusive Curriculum as a Path to Better Public Health” June 5, 2022
“Curriculum is both a window and a mirror, both allowing students who are not LGBTQ+ to see the experiences of others and also providing a reflection for LGBTQ+ students. These efforts include incorporating LGBTQ+ history, reading books by LGBTQ+ authors, and ensuring sexual health curriculum is inclusive of all identities.” NYC Public Schools, LGBTQ+ Supports
“Curriculum can serve as a mirror when it reflects individuals and their experiences back to themselves.” GLSEN “DEVELOPING LGBTQ-INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM RESOURCES”
“LGBTQ topics in elementary school classrooms are important to do for all children because we all live in a world with LGBTQ people.” AFT, By Jill M. Hermann-Wilmarth, Caitlin L. Ryan “Making Elementary School Classrooms LGBTQ-Inclusive”
“The authors show how expanding the English language arts curriculum to include representations of LGBTQ people and themes will benefit all students, allowing them to participate in a truly inclusive classroom.” C.L. Ryan and J. M. Hermann-Wilmarth, Reading the Rainbow: LGBTQ Inclusive Instruction in the Elementary Classroom (New York: Teachers College Press, 2018).
“Teachers should “sprinkle” age-appropriate LGBTQ topics into every grade level, “Not just for the older grades because younger students definitely can handle it.” For younger kindergarten and primary school students, teachers could discuss family structures, such as some families that have two dads.” Pride and Less Prejudice, Isabella Liang “Teaching LGBTQ-inclusive Topics in the Classroom” “Kids in LGBTQ+ families deserve to see their lives reflected at school.”
Psychology Today, Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. “Instruction About LGBTQ People in Elementary School Is Age-Appropriate 6 reasons why “don’t say gay” bills are wrong.” April 12, 2022
Creating a Safe, Supportive, and Affirming School Environment for Transgender and Gender Expansive Students: 2023 Legal Update and Best Practices, The State Education Department
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See Photos from First Annual Pride Walk in Port Washington PATCH Wednesday June 16, 2021https://patch.com/new-york/portwashington/see-photos-first-annual-pride-walk-port-washington
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2nd Annual Pride Walk Comes to Port Washington June 11 PATCH June 10, 2022 https://patch.com/new-york/portwashington/2nd-annual-pride-walk-comes-port-washington-june-11?utm_source=share-mobile&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=share
Local Organization Hosts Pride Events in Port Throughout June Port Washington News June 9 2022 https://portwashington-news.com/local-organization-hosts-pride-events-in-port-throughout-june/
North Hempstead Hosts Pride Celebration at Town Hall Port Washington News July 13, 2022 https://portwashington-news.com/north-hempstead-hosts-pride-celebration-at-town-hall/
North Hempstead Hosts Pride Celebration at Town Hall The Island 360 June 30, 2022 https://theisland360.com/community-news/north-hempstead-hosts-pride-celebration-at-town-hall