How Can We Help LGBTQ+ Kids Feel Safe at School?
Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
11/28/22
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š³ļøāš Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Youth: A Critical Conversation for Educators
Join award-winning educator and Professor Emeritus Lester Laminack in this powerful discussion about supporting LGBTQ+ students in our schools. With suicide rates 3x higher among LGBTQ+ youth, creating inclusive classrooms has never been more urgent.
What You'll Learn:
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Why traditional "coming out" should shift to "inviting in"
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The devastating impact of book banning on student identity
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How to create safe spaces using inclusive teaching practices
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Practical strategies for student engagement and student motivation
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Building strong parent communication and family partnerships
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Developing a pro-kid mindset for whole child support
Lester shares his 46-year journey in education, from classroom management to teacher coaching, emphasizing how culturally responsive teaching and equity in education can transform school culture.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction & Lester's Background
2:46 - The Inspiring Educator: Fred Rogers
4:30 - How Personal Experience Shapes Writing
8:07 - The Tapestry of Identity
10:06 - The Reality of Being Unseen
15:16 - Challenging the Concept of "Coming Out"
17:43 - From "Coming Out" to "Inviting In"
20:01 - The Ordinary Life Reality
22:28 - Hope Amidst Fear and Silence
25:39 - Call to Action: What We Can Do Now
26:52 - Opening Hearts and Creating Spaces
30:22 - The Role of Adults in Setting Tone
33:16 - Building Understanding Through Connection
34:19 - Closing Thoughts & Resources
- Lesterās Childrenās & Professional Books
- Why We Need LGBTQ+ Literature for Children and Youth (6/22)
- LGBTQ+ Suicide Rates
- Rudine Sims Bishop, Ph.D.
- George M. Johnson - All Boys Arenāt Blue
- Harvey Milk Day
- Story Corps
Resources to Help You Support LGBTQ+ Youth:
- HRC (Human Rights Campaign)āGlossary of LGBTQ+ terms
- GLSEN
- The Trevor Project
- Safe Schools Coalition
- Youth Pride Association
- Five Ways to Support LGBTQ Youth
- GLAAD
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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Students Walked Out - Here's What the Superintendent Did Next
November 21, 2022
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š When Students Feel Safe Enough to Share Their Truth - Everything Changes
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Cosimo Tangorra Jr. shares his transformative journey from privilege to becoming an equity champion in education. As a superintendent with nearly 20 years of experience, he reveals how listening to students completely changed his approach to school leadership, classroom management, and student discipline.
š What You'll Learn:
ā¢ How student voices exposed hidden classroom behavior issues and systemic inequities
ā¢ Revolutionary approaches to student discipline that focus on learning, not punishment
ā¢ Why traditional grading systems predict failure and how to flip them for student success
ā¢ Strategies for managing difficult students through restorative justice and student engagement
ā¢ How to build inclusive classrooms that serve every child's needs
ā¢ Effective teaching methods that remove barriers to learning
ā¢ School leadership techniques that transform school culture through equity
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction: Meet Dr. Cosimo Tangorra Jr.
1:04 - The Inspiring Educator Question
1:57 - Personal Equity Journey: From Privilege to Awareness
3:40 - Taking Action: The Niskayuna Experience
6:21 - Student Voice: How Learners Drive Change
8:33 - Navigating Family Pushback on Equity Work
10:21 - Getting Comfortable with Discomfort
12:00 - Equity vs. Equality: Why Fair Isn't Always Equal
13:16 - Revolutionizing Grading Policies
14:31 - DEI, SEL, and Restorative Justice Integration
16:25 - Teaching Students How to Protest Effectively
17:13 - Recruitment and Retention for Diverse Workforce
19:19 - Final Thoughts and Gratitude
- Nice White Parents Podcast
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Restorative Practices
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Morgan Jackson
Cos's Recommendations:
- Troublemakers: Lessons in Freedom from Young Children at School by Carla Shalaby
- Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People by Mahzarin R Banaji
- Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy by Gholdy Muhammed
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
Next Episode
How a Music Teacher Created His Own AI Co-Teacher
December 5, 2022
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Transform Your Overcrowded Classroom with the "Cyber-Teachey" Co-Teaching Method!
Discover how music educator Noah Teachey revolutionized his approach to classroom management and student engagement when faced with 30+ students and no co-teacher. This innovative teaching strategy combines effective teaching with instructional strategies that work for ANY subject!
What You'll Learn:
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How to create your own "co-teacher" using video instruction
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Behavior strategies for managing students in large classes
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Active learning techniques that boost student participation
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Lesson planning methods that maximize student engagement
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Innovative teaching approaches for inclusive classrooms
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Professional development strategies you can implement immediately
Noah's journey from teaching in India to the South Bronx showcases how culturally responsive teaching and a pro-kid mindset can create thriving students through education transformation. His method addresses low engagement, difficult students, and attention in class challenges while promoting student success and whole child development.
Chapters
0:00 - Introduction to Noah Teachey
1:25 - Noah's Inspiring Orchestra Teacher
2:13 - The "Co-teaching with Myself" Article Discovery
3:30 - Noah's Journey from India to NYC Teaching
5:19 - Why Create the Co-Teaching Model?
8:56 - Defining Co-Teaching Models vs. Station Teaching
11:12 - Introducing "Cyber-Teachey" to Students
13:22 - YouTube-Style Instructional Videos
15:15 - Technical Setup: Green Screen and Production
17:24 - Evolution After Year One
18:29 - Adapting for Different Student Groups
22:29 - When to Post Videos: Student Agency
24:39 - Non-Linear Curriculum and Student Choice
25:34 - Call to Action: Nurturing Student Creativity
27:16 - Final Thoughts on Applied Learning
Episode Mentions:
- Co-teaching With Myself: Creating his own instructional videos allowed one teacher to be in two places at once in his classroom by Noah Teachey (10/19/22)
- Terry Doyle Quote from Learner-Centered Teaching: Putting the Research on Learning Into Practice
- Steven Nuss - Gandhi Ashram School
- Teacherās College at Columbia University
- Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) Models
- Flipped Learning/Classroom Model
- Digital Audio Workstations
- Sam Bennett
- Education Through Music, The Podcast
- Adam Grant
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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