March 21, 2024

Understanding LGBTQ Student Experiences: Insights and Perspectives

Everyday, thousands of LGBTQ students go to schools where they often feel unsafe being their authentic selves. Although more students now identify as LGBTQ, up from 11% in 2015 to […]

February 14, 2024

Empower Your Knowledge: Black History Month Resource Compilation

The origins of Black History month go back over 100 years to the summer of 1915 when University of Chicago alum Carter G. Woodson gathered with friends in Illinois to […]

November 30, 2023

Believe Survivors: The Importance of Community Validation

At the school board meeting on Nov 14th, Malia Hollowell made a public comment notifying the community that she had experienced harmful comments and actions from outgoing superintendent Mike Hanson. […]

September 19, 2023

Tahoma “Good Ole’ Boys” Club Needs to End

We’re examining the perception of a “Good Ole’ Boys’ Club” in the Tahoma School District.

May 10, 2023

June is Pride Month!

June is LGBTQ Pride month and it’s right around the corner! There are many great businesses and communities that support our LGBTQ community members. Here’s a list of just some […]

April 14, 2023

Vote YES on King County Proposition 1

Let’s talk about the April 25th election! You should have received your ballot in the mail by now. If you haven’t already, contact King County Elections ASAP and request a […]

February 7, 2023

The Importance of Inclusive Curriculum and Teacher Support

As progressive as the state of Washington is, they are lacking in state law that requires schools to have an inclusive curriculum. Six states have enacted legislation that requires classroom […]

January 12, 2023

Mental Health Days Are Excused Absences

For the last decade, the mental health of children has been steadily declining, even before the COVID-19 pandemic interruptions. In 2021, Governor Jay Inslee declared children’s mental health to be […]

November 12, 2022

Does police presence really make schools safer?

So far this year, there have been 35 school shootings that resulted in injury or death (additional shootings occurred in St. Louis and Seattle as this article was being written). […]

October 21, 2022

GLSEN 2021 National School Climate Survey

The GLSEN National School Climate Survey is a report on the school experiences of LGBTQ+ youth in schools, including the extent of the challenges that they face at school and the school-based resources that support LGBTQ students’ well-being.

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