It does not matter if it's a first grader that may not understand what words \"gay\" means, a sixth attempting to sound amazing, or a tenth \"teasing\" a buddy. All of these have the potential of producing a risky class or institution environment and need to be attended to. So, what can caring adults do?
This handout was created in collaboration between the National Education And Learning Association (NEA) as well as the Human Rights Campaign Structure's Time to THRIVE and Welcoming Schools.
* LGBTQ: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, And also (community members who use various language to define identification)