“…teachers and staff members will be disallowed from wearing rainbow articles of clothing... Elementary-level teachers reported being discouraged from putting pictures of their same-sex spouse on their desk or talking about them to students.” wftv.com/news/local/tea…
“Some of the measures appeared to be far outside what the law actually forbids, as it focuses primarily on mental health monitoring and classroom curriculums.” #DontSayGaywftv.com/news/local/tea…
This was their plan all along. Make the law so vague and confusing that districts respond out of fear and erase LGBTQ people altogether.
“During the presentation, administrators posed hypothetical scenarios based upon the new statutes and verbal answers were provided based on the limited guidance from the Florida Department of Education.”
Vague. On. Purpose.
“It’s just about sex!”
Sure, and now districts might remove family pictures, rainbow lanyards, and “safe space” stickers out of fear.
Maybe DeSantis should focus on making sure kids aren’t slaughtered in school instead of ensuring they don’t see a picture of a happy family.
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There are voters prepared to vote for this president who may only change their mind because of you. You may be the only thing that gets through. Not a Project Lincoln ad. Not a sassy tweet. Not a yard sign. Not a mailer. You.
It’s time to have the talk.
Don’t come at these talks with anger. These are likely people you love. When we point fingers we push people right back into the arms of people like Trump.
Try, “I would like to know what you feel you stand to lose or gain by voting for President Trump? What scares you?”
Find common ground if possible.
“I feel scared, too. I feel I stand to lose these rights. Here’s an example (insert evidence).” Or, “These are the things I care deeply about that I am so scared to lose or see threatened or erased.”
I’ve enjoyed hosting some chats on Instagram these last few weeks to bring us just a little closer together during this isolating and confusing time. If you missed them, you can catch them on YouTube. (Link in bio) Here are some highlights!👇
I enjoyed catching up with @DrBiden to chat life on the trail as a campaign spouse and the importance of unity going into the election this fall. @JoeBiden even stopped by to say hello!
Fellow campaign spouse, @DouglasEmhoff joined me to share a few stories from the trail. Senator @KamalaHarris and @PeteButtigieg joined us to spread some joy as well.
My mother has been battling a rare form of skin cancer for the last 12 years and ObamaCare makes her treatment affordable. I’m #VotingBiden because he’s the candidate committed to improving the healthcare system in this country, not destroying it.
My marriage. The most sacred thing in my life, is threatened by the reshaping of the courts under this disastrous, homophobic administration. So I’m voting for the only pro-LGBTQ+ candidate in the presidential election. I’m happily #VotingBiden to protect my family.
As a teacher and an advocate for arts education, I’m #VotingBiden because he’s the only candidate committed to improving education in this country. I’m ready for a Secretary of Education who actually believes in public education.
👨🏫 If you’re a parent struggling to homeschool teenagers, here are some classroom tips and ideas.
Disclaimer: I taught middle school, so some of these ideas may need modifications.
🧠 Remember: you just need to get your kids thinking and then *engage* with them in that thinking. Discussion goes a long way. But this isn’t a time to give up.
👩🏫 If you’re a teacher, don’t be shy and feel free to offer your modifications or suggestions in a comment below!
📖 First up, plan for structured reading and discussion time.