Teach Like an Ally
Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S. (Verlag)
9781394291571 (ISBN)
In Teach Like an Ally: An Educator's Guide to Nurturing LGBTQ+ Students, veteran classroom teacher and celebrated transgender advocate Flint Del Sol weaves humor, storytelling, and expertise into a hands-on guide for educator-allies. Del Sol offers actionable strategies that you can implement in classrooms right away. He also tackles the complex questions teachers face: What should you do when a student asks for one name in the classroom, but another at home? Or when you're sure a student is trans, but they haven't said anything to you? How do you know your bathroom pass policy isn't hurting your most vulnerable students? What do you do when your values are at odds with school policy?
Building a positive school climate doesn't have to be intimidating. In Teach Like an Ally, you'll learn how educators can support each other and how we can all give LGBTQ+ students the best possible chance to flourish.
Get candid answers to difficult questions about LGBTQ+ students in the classroom
Become a stronger ally by understanding what LGBTQ+ students go through in secondary school settings
Learn the research-backed practices you can implement to make your classroom a safe space for all
Support all students in developing compassion and understanding for one another
This pragmatic book is for teachers, administrators, families, and anyone committed to the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ students in secondary classrooms.
Rising to prominence as a thought leader and noted online presence after documenting his experiences transitioning as a public school teacher in conservative Southern California, FLINT DEL SOL has lent his voice for the edification of thousands in the world of queer advocacy, allyship, and social emotional pedagogy. With messaging that reaches across regions and political parties, he is an activist for connection, empathy, and nuance in a world that primarily rewards the rhetoric of division.
Foreword xi
Introduction xiii
A Final Revision xiii
The Master’s House xvii
The Designated Queer xix
The Promise We Make to Ourselves xxii
Supplementary Materials xxv
Part I Why Any of This Matters 1
Chapter 1 A Brief and Recent History of the Author 3
Once a Teacher 3
The Letters After Our Names 6
Who Is Worth Listening To 8
Chapter 2 A Brief and Recent History of LGBTQ+ Issues in the Classroom 11
Finding the Beginning 11
Why Is It Always Kids? 12
Here the Whole Time 15
A Different Kind of Climate Change 18
As the Water Begins to Warm 19
The Boiling Point 21
The Bright Side 24
Chapter 3 A Brief and Not-So-Recent History of LGBTQ+ Teaching 29
Life in a Fishbowl 29
In the Beginning 31
And the Accusations Roll In 34
The Pie Heard ’Round the World 37
My Name Is Harvey Milk, and I’m Here to Recruit You 38
Queer Teachers Today 40
Chapter 4 Let’s Talk Numbers 47
Finding the Numbers 47
The Kids Are All Gay 48
Checking the Facts Against the Feelings 49
The Seeds and the Soil 52
The Data Behind the Schoolhouse Door 54
But…But…the Children! 56
Part II Get Your Mind Right 61
Chapter 5 But What Can I Do on Monday? 63
Chapter 6 Taking Inventory 67
If You’re Asking, You Know 67
What Are You Already Doing? 68
The Rainbow-Washed Classroom 75
Grant Me the Grace to Accept the Things I Cannot Change 79
Chapter 7 The Mental Environment 83
The Space Within the Space 83
On the Way in the Door 84
Shifting Classroom Language 86
Swerving Around the Power Struggle 89
Let’s Take a Walk 93
Part III Inside the Classroom 97
Chapter 8 Classroom Policies 99
WTF Is a Safe Space? 99
For Safety or Control? 105
Setting Expectations and Evaluating Policies 107
Chapter 9 The Physical Environment 117
Check the Space 117
Flags and Signage 120
Books and Libraries 124
What Else Can I Do? 128
Chapter 10 Units and Lessons 131
Willing to Try 131
Creativity and Connection 133
Avoiding Pitfalls 135
Running an Effective Discussion 137
Bridging the Confidence Gap 139
Starting Points (by Subject) 143
Is It Worth It? 149
Part IV Beyond the Classroom 153
Chapter 11 Communicating with Families 155
A Letter to the Mother Who Called Me a Groomer 155
We Are Not Enemies 157
Considerations for Queer Families 162
Frequent Parent Questions and Concerns 164
Resources and Recommendations 168
Chapter 12 Make Your Principal Read This Chapter 171
Are You in the Arena Too? 171
Leading a Proactive vs. Reactive Campus 174
Queer Staff Protection and Management 179
Chapter 13 School Board Meetings 101 183
Why We Hate Robert’s Rules 185
It’s Parks and Rec, But Nothing Is Funny 188
Know the Rules, Know the Game 189
Chapter 14 LGBTFAQs 197
Quick Tips for GSAs 197
Logistical Nightmares 201
Annoying Questions 204
Acknowledgments 209
Index 211
| Erscheinungsdatum | 22.07.2025 |
|---|---|
| Vorwort | V. Spehar |
| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 185 x 231 mm |
| Gewicht | 363 g |
| Themenwelt | Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Didaktik |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Gender Studies | |
| ISBN-13 | 9781394291571 / 9781394291571 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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