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A Babysitter’s Unexpected LessonPosted by Kisha L. Webster, May 20, 2013 A babysitter's first day becomes an unexpected lesson on the effects of gender stereotyping. |
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Is This the Right Elementary School for My Gender Nonconforming Child?Posted by Rohmteen Mokhtari, April 03, 2013 Thus far, Cynwyd Elementary had been a great school for [my daughter] and for us as a family... But this time it was different. We needed to keep our son safe. I began to wonder if Cynwyd Elementary would be the right school for him. I needed to know if he would be physically and emotionally safe; feel welcomed, respected, and fully embraced; and be able to focus on learning. |
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From the Field: Who I Am Makes A DifferencePosted by Kisha L. Webster, April 02, 2013 During a recent presentation I realized that my audience was not very engaged. Many of them were just staring and there was no verbal or physical affirming feedback. So I began to discuss why I do the work I do. |
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Rainbows in the Clouds – Maya Angelou’s Message for EducatorsPosted by , March 27, 2013 I was incredibly excited to see Maya Angelou in person for the first time. And I thought I was prepared.But it turns out, I wasn’t. I wasn’t at all. |
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Inspiration from the FieldPosted by , March 07, 2013 We asked Welcoming Schools staff, consultants and partners what inspires them, here are just a few of the responses we got. |
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What Inspires MePosted by Kim Westheimer, March 07, 2013 I’ve often written about how inspired I am by the educators, families and students who I meet. Today, I want to tell you how inspired I am by the staff and consultants I work with, each of whom are uniquely dedicated to making this world a better place for children and youth. |
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Uniting Against Bullying in CincinnatiPosted by , February 14, 2013 The diverse mix of attendees at the 2nd Annual Greater Cincinnati Anti-Bullying Summit brought to life the saying, “it takes a village to raise a child.” |
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90 Seconds of ShamePosted by Welcoming Schools Staff, February 04, 2013 In Alabama, a Welcoming Schools consultant contrasts a coach's hateful rant with the work of educators and volunteers standing up for safe schools. |
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Working in Partnership: A Key to Success and LongevityPosted by Kim Westheimer, January 30, 2013 Partnerships not only make for better programing, they help us build on existing work and avoid the programs being seen like flavors of the month that will come and go. |
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From the Field: South Florida Stands Up to Stop BullyingPosted by Guest Contributor, January 30, 2013 How do you get over 400 students, administrators, parents and community activists to attend an evening anti-bullying summit? The HRC South Florida Steering Committee will tell you it takes lots of hard work and collaboration. |
