BrowsingApril 12, 2011 >Tweet the Silence on April 15th>Tweet, not speak.On the Day of Silence. Friday, April 15 we want to get as many people as possible to tweet about DOS as much as you can to help spread the word about its importance. Here’s how you can participate: 1) Sign Up on Twitter! It’s easy to get a Twitter account, just CLICK [...] April 11, 2011 >Day of Silence Student Voices: Red O.>GLSEN Student Ambassador Red O. shares their story of coming out and the importance of the Day of Silence. ——— With fear, pride, and a shaky voice I was forced to pull my self out of my comfortable yet crammed up closet. The closet I had been a refugee in for as long as I [...] April 11, 2011 >Day of Silence Organizer #6: Here at Last!>The Day of Silence, Friday, April 15, is fast approaching and it’s time to get organizing! Each week we’ll post tips to help you plan your Day of Silence activities. Goals for April 11-15Day of Silence is almost here! It’s time to pump up the excitement and to make sure everyone is prepared! Spread the [...] April 7, 2011 >Can you access www.DayofSilence.org on your school computers?>ACLU’s Don’t Filter Me Project Did you know that it’s illegal for public schools to use their web filtering software to deny students access to positive, affirming information about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues while allowing access to anti-LGBT websites? The American Civil Liberties Union’s LGBT Project, along with the Yale Law School LGBT [...] April 6, 2011 >Question of the Week: Right to Silence>Can a teacher tell me to speak during class? What are my rights when I participate in the Day of Silence? According to Lambda Legal, “Under the Constitution, public schools must respect students’ right to free speech. The right to speak includes the right not to speak, as well as the right to wear buttons [...] April 5, 2011 >Day of Silence Student Voices: Nowmee S.>Day of Silence Reporter and GLSEN Student Ambassador Nowmee S. shares this video about why the Day of Silence is an important action to address anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in K-12 schools. Check it out! ——— ——— Stay tuned for more Day of Silence content from Nowmee and other student reporters! If you would like [...] April 4, 2011 >Day of Silence Organizer #5: Ramp it Up!>The Day of Silence, Friday, April 15, is fast approaching and it’s time to get organizing! Each week we’ll post tips to help you plan your Day of Silence activities. Goals for April 4-8The more support you have, the more effective your event can be. Continue talking with teachers, students and community members about ways [...] March 31, 2011 >Women’s History Month Heroes: Elizabeth Duthinh>GLSEN is proud to honor Women’s History Month by celebrating contributions of women to the LGBT and safe schools movements. Throughout March we will be recognizing heroes who have made significant contributions to the LGBT and safe schools movements. Click here for more information, and keep reading all month long for new additions! ——- Elizabeth [...] March 30, 2011 >Question of the Week: No School on April 15?>We don’t have school on the Day of Silence. Does that mean I can’t participate? Your school district may not have classes on the National Day of Silence, but that doesn’t mean you can’t participate. We encourage everyone to organize their Day of Silence events on a day that works best for their school and [...] March 29, 2011 >Women’s History Month Heroes: Sylvia Rivera>GLSEN is proud to honor Women’s History Month by celebrating contributions of women to the LGBT and safe schools movements. Throughout March we will be recognizing heroes who have made significant contributions to the LGBT and safe schools movements. Click here for more information, and keep reading all month long for new additions! ——- Sylvia [...] |
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