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| Mya Harmon (former EES student) and Genevieve Young provided a very profound and professional presentation to our staff on Wednesday. This focus is part of our School Improvement plan, which focuses on creating a safe and inclusive school environment. |
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| They explained the various terms including, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sexual Preference as being three very different things. |
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| Wow, did we learn about flags and colors! So much to think about... |
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| They spoke to us about the use of pronouns and how significant that can be.... |
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| The most compelling information that supports our School Improvement Goal is the high incidence of mental health issues with people in the LGBTQ community. Anxiety and depression or at a much higher rate in this community and one would that there is a correlation to feeling accepted, especially at a young formative age. Thank you to Mya and Genevieve for sharing their knowledge and passion with the staff at EES. |
