I grew up in a very conservative household. I fought with my parents about whether or not I should be allowed to listen to the Spice Girls (I lost, and I still feel a void where the lyrics of “Wannabe” should be), whether or not I should be allowed to read Harry Potter (I lost that fight, too, but read them in secret), and, among other things, whether I should be allowed to go … [Read more...]
Why No Name-Calling Week is Important for Everyone
Thanks to the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLESN), January 15th-19th has been declared as No Name-Calling Week. No Name-Calling Week is a period of time organized by K-12 educators and students to end name-calling and bullying in schools (GLESN, 1/8/18). They offer a robust and inspiring website with the tools to help educators and make this week a … [Read more...]