Tag Archives: Schools

You just can’t make this stuff up.

Posted on April 27, 2006 by David

Today, a coalition from what can only be called the wacky wing of the anti-gay industry announced a new plan to have “concerned citizens” perform “audits” of our schools for signs of cooperation with our secret agenda (which I confess … Continue reading →

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Common ground

Posted on March 12, 2006 by David

Here are a couple of WaPo articles on a developing dialogue between the GLBT community and conservative fundamentalist Christians. Unlikely Alliance Takes on School Conflict reports on just-released consensus guidelines on addressing sexual orientation issues in schools. The guidelines were … Continue reading →

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Don’t poke the bear

Posted on March 9, 2006 by David

Archive of drama policy material The panel on the LCPS theatrical presentations policy held last night was very illuminating – kudos to the LEAP program coordinators for pulling it together. There will be a detailed report later below the fold, … Continue reading →

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Anti-GSA bill defeated in Senate

Posted on March 3, 2006 by David

The misguided bill intended to prohibit “any student club..that encourages or promotes sexual activity by unmarried minor students” was defeated 9-6 in Senate Education and Health yesterday. Of course the Some Families Foundation* is in a snit. This is causing … Continue reading →

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Panel Discussion of School Drama Policy

Posted on March 3, 2006 by David

All reference material on the LCPS Theatrical Presentations policy is archived here. Wednesday, March 8, 7:30 pm LCPS Administration Building (rooms 102 A and B) 21000 Education Court Ashburn, VA 20148 The Loudoun Education Alliance of Parents will be hosting … Continue reading →

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Other Voices: Club bill a thinly veiled threat

Posted on February 24, 2006 by David

Wonderful op-ed by two high school students. “Schools do not exist to protect their students from reality and the challenges it presents. They do exist to prepare and educate people for their entrance into the real world and to ensure … Continue reading →

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Statewide group for gay youth forms

Posted on February 9, 2006 by David

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February, 9, 2006 Contact: Tully Satre Founder/Executive Director info@CEEVAinitiative.org 540.219.1654 Statewide group for gay youth forms Responding to continued attacks against Virginia’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) youth, a new coalition has been formed to work … Continue reading →

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