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1 online resource (xiii, 164 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 156-159) and index. |
Contents |
pt. I. Introduction: background, challenges, and opportunity -- 1. Context ; 2. The tools of cultural proficiency ; 3. Equality and equity are both important, just not the same ; 4. Understanding our history helps shape our future -- Part II. Westfield Unified School District -- 5. Creating safe space: moving from compliance to advocacy ; 6. Assessing cultural knowledge ; 7. Valuing diversity ; 8. Managing the dynamics of difference ; 9. Adapting to diversity ; 10. Institutionalizing cultural knowledge: you, your school, and your community -- Part III. Next steps -- 11. Moving from bystander to ally ; Why we do this work. |
Summary |
High impact strategies to improve student outcomes Positive systemic change begins when school leaders elevate understanding and propel schools toward safe and diverse-friendly environments. To combat anti-gay discrimination, educators often use silence, policy, legislation and compliance. This brave book maintains that building safe and welcoming schools begins not only with effective and appropriate policy but also with inside-out analysis of one's own beliefs and values. Resulting cultural proficiencies boost empathy and improve learning environments. On this simple premise, readers will. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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English. |
Subject |
Sexual minorities -- Education -- United States.
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Sexual minorities -- Education. |
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United States. |
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Sexual minorities. |
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Sexual minorities -- Education -- Canada.
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Canada. |
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Sexual minority students -- United States.
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Sexual minority students. |
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Sexual minority students -- Canada.
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Lesbian students -- United States.
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Lesbian students. |
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Lesbian students -- Canada.
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Gay students -- United States.
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Gay students. |
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Gay students -- Canada.
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Bisexual students -- United States.
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Bisexual students -- Canada.
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Transgender youth -- Education -- United States.
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Bisexual students. |
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Transgender youth -- Education -- Canada.
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Homosexuality and education -- United States.
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Homosexuality and education. |
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Homosexuality and education -- Canada.
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Transgender youth. |
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EDUCATION -- Administration -- General. |
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Education. |
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EDUCATION -- Organizations & Institutions. |
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Bisexual youth. https://homosaurus.org/v3/homoit0000192 |
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Gay youth. https://homosaurus.org/v3/homoit0000544 |
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Lesbian youth. https://homosaurus.org/v3/homoit0000786 |
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Queer youth. https://homosaurus.org/v3/homoit0001215 |
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Transgender youth. https://homosaurus.org/v3/homoit0001452 |
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LGBTQ+ youth. https://homosaurus.org/v3/homoit0001521 |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Subject |
LGBTQ+ people. |
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Sexual minorities. |
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Transgender youth. |
Added Author |
Diaz, Richard M., author.
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Robins, Kikanza Nuri, 1950- author.
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Terrell, Raymond D., author.
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Lindsey, Delores B., author.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Culturally proficient response to LGBT communities 9781452241982 (DLC) 2012361348 (OCoLC)829789933 |
ISBN |
9781483304298 (electronic book) |
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1483304299 (electronic book) |
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9781483304281 (electronic book) |
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1483304280 (electronic book) |
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9781483304328 (electronic book) |
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1483304329 (electronic book) |
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9781452241982 (paperback) |
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1452241988 (paperback) |