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Tag: transgender

  • Rather Than Judge, Educate Yourself

    As the mother of a transgender son, I have contemplated tackling this topic in a blog for quite some time. As I continue to see social media posts that are either judgmental, or even making fun of trans folks, I finally decided it is time to write. At this point in time, most of us…

  • Don’t Be A Jerk

    My main rule in my classroom of eighth graders is ‘Don’t be a jerk.’ This simple statement covers a lot of ground: Don’t be a jerk when choosing groups; Don’t be a jerk when someone is speaking; Don’t be a jerk and refuse to do any work (and then blame me when you are failing)…I…