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Congratulations — We All Won

Congratulations — We All Won

Congratulations to Alison, Gabriela, and Faauuga! We live in a time of incredible opportunity and I know that they will work tirelessly to make certain that all our kids share in that opportunity.  As we all do, they truly want what is best for our students and I look forward to working with them to…

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Of Immigration and Elections

Of Immigration and Elections

My father came to this country when he was but twelve years old.  He was alone, a refugee from the genocide that was taking place in his native country.  His parents and his sisters were to come the following year but they never made it.  He grew up here, an orphan, relying on the kindness…

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Affirming LGBTQ+ Rights

Affirming LGBTQ+ Rights

It pains me that this even needs to be said but, yes, I fully support the LGBTQ+ Community. More specifically, I absolutely and unequivocally support the SFUSD’s policies on LGBTQ Rights including: Right to be treated equally and to be free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression…

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LGBTQ Inclusion in the SFUSD

LGBTQ Inclusion in the SFUSD

Recently, I read about a new book for elementary school teachers that wish to include LGBTQ topics in their English Language Arts (ELA) instruction.  Reading the Rainbow: LGBTQ-Inclusive Literacy Instruction in the Elementary Classroom (Teachers College Press and GLSEN) offers teachers “tools for addressing LGBTQ topics in their ELA teaching.”  The authors, Caitlin L. Ryan…

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