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5 Common Myths about LGBTQ2 Youth in Schools

by: EdCan Network

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L’IDENTITÉ DE GENRE ET L’ÉDUCATION SEXUELLE DANS NOS ÉCOLES

Gender & Sexuality in Our Schools

How should we be supporting queer and trans students? All schools and school districts are dealing with this issue, both at a policy level and in individual classrooms. How do we encourage a school culture that respects the spectrum of sexuality and gender? How do we respond to community backlash when it occurs? The role of sex education and the renewed controversy over sex ed in some provinces can be explored, looking beyond the rhetoric to focus on what the research says, as well as specific programs to address homophobia, misogyny, sexism and consent. What does the research tell us about sex education, gender-related bullying, and LGBTQ students, and how can that translate into good practice? What are the barriers to overcome?

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Diversity, Equity, Research

The Straight Facts

Eight common myths and misconceptions about LGBTQ2 youth

by: Dr. Kristopher Wells

Diversity, Equity, School Community

Let’s Talk about Sex (and Faith)

Teaching about sexuality and health across religious and political lines

by: Jacob DesRochers

Teaching about sexuality and health

Discussion Kit

Diversity, Equity

Understanding Myths and Misconceptions about LGBTQ2 Youth at School

Challenging stereotypes, fear and misinformation to create safe places for LGBTQ2 students

by: EdCan Network, Dr. Kristopher Wells

Diversity, Equity

Welcoming Gender Diversity in Schools and Classrooms

Moving beyond exceptional situations to support trans students every day

by: EdCan Network, Dr. Lee Airton

The Facts on Education

12 reasons to learn coding at school

EdTech & Design

12 reasons to learn coding at school

Should we be talking about coding or programming in schools?

by: Dr. Thierry Karsenti

6 Questions Fact Sheet-Visual

Policy, School Community, Well-being

3 Myths Dispelled about Student Suicide Prevention

It is necessary that school staff think critically before they apply any suicide prevention intervention

by: Dr. Stan Kutcher, Dr. Yifeng Wei, Andrew Baxter

Podcast

Feedback on Education Training

Curriculum, Teaching

Viewpoint from a fresh teaching grad: BEd programs need to focus more on modelling best teaching practices

by: Harley Nadler, Stephen Hurley

Panel Discussion, Lethbridge, Alberta

Indigenous Learning

How to move the Calls to Action from the TRC forward in all of our schools

by: Dr. Michelle Hogue, Dr. Pamela Rose Toulouse, Julaine Guitton, Ira Provost