Critically Conscious Classroom: Mahmoud v Taylor
This episode of ACSA’s Critically Conscious Classroom discusses implications of Mahmoud v. Taylor, the U.S. Supreme court ruling on religious
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LGBTQ+ History Month & Pride Month – Resources for Educators
This list of lessons, articles, books and videos for educators can be used by schools and districts looking to celebrate
Supportive LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources: Student Guide
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Welcoming Schools program has developed the following strategies for LGBTQ+ students to find support for
Supporting LGBTQ+ Mental Health in Schools: Educator Guide
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Welcoming Schools program has developed the following strategies for school educators and administrators to support
Mahmoud v. Taylor: Supreme Court Affirms Parental Opt-Out Rights in Curriculum Dispute
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The Supreme Court has held that the parents of elementary school
Ninth Circuit Leaves in Place Idaho Law that Requires K-12 Students to Use Facilities Consistent with their Biological Sex
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Roe v. Critchfield (9th Cir. Mar. 20, 2025), Case No. 23-2807, __
President Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Transgender Women from Women’s and Girls’ Sports
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On February 5, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO)
LGBTQ+ Civil Rights in California
LGBTQ+, Civil Rights, and Health Care Advocates in California have authored the following document in response to executive orders issued
Title IX: Impacts of Legal Challenges and Executive Orders
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On January 9, 2025, in the matter of Tennessee v. Cardona, a
The Costs of Conflict
The survey, “The Costs of Conflict, The Fiscal Impact of Culturally Divisive Conflicts on Public Schools in the United States,”
Recognizing and Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month in Our Schools
By Michael Tapia Recognized annually in the U.S., Canada, and Australia in the month of October, LGBTQ+ History Month provides
California Bans School Policies Requiring Disclosure of Student Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, or Gender Expression
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On July 15, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1955,
Welcoming Schools Back-to-School Kit for the 2023-24
Human Rights Campaign’s new educators’ toolkit is designed to help all educators be supportive, inclusive and affirming of their LGBTQ+
HRC’s Project Thrive 2023 Back to School Checklist
This Back to School resource was co-produced by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation in partnership with many of the nation’s
2023 Back to School Educator Guide
As you prepare to welcome back students, GLSEN encourages educators to tap into GLSEN resources to make classrooms and schools
2023 GLSEN Back to School Student Guide
The GLSEN Back to School Student Guide provides support, tips, and resources to help LGBTQ+ students and allies prepare for
Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in California
At least 11 percent of California youth identify as LGBTQ+. These youth have diverse backgrounds and identities, but one fact
Pride Month – Resources for Educators
This list of lessons, articles, books and videos for educators can be used by schools and districts looking to celebrate
October is LGBTQ+ History Month – Resources for Educators
This list of lessons, articles, books and videos for educators can be used by schools and districts looking to celebrate
20 Great K-12 Books with LGBTQ Themes
Some of these books are better for young children, while others are in-depth and written for teenagers. Especially for your