That’s a terrific goal, but in my state the lie is mandated. Gender identity is embedded in the state constitution. The only way around that is to get people to understand it better.
Do they have any requirements on curricula being (factually ) accurate?
I know some states do but then the material gets snuck in through a side channel. Did you say at some point-noy here- the material was from outside sources too?
Lisa I’ve understood from discussions you’ve had on ID podcast that you’ve created some sort of blueprint/guide for non ideological alternative curricula which schools could use to teach about/handle this topic which interests me for the possible relevance this could have for other contexts, such as my professional organizations
Could you share if this is an actual document you’ve created even if in draft form?
is it something you would allow me to see? so I might be able to gauge whether it could possibly be adapted for use with professional peer education (for my fellow therapists, some of whom treat kids and adolescents)
I think you meant for it to be used/piloted by educators of youth and adolescents in schools
But I’m interested in idea that therapists are also in a position to educate, with their individual clients and their families and rather than just say “here’s what’s wrong with what you’re teaching”, it makes sense to have something concrete to offer to say “here’s what you might want to teach instead”
I might be wrong to think that that’s part of the resistance, fear of what critics would have in mind for replacing a curriculum we consider activist and socially regressive with content that would be socially conservative and “transphobic” but it does seem worth trying that approach
Excellent post, Lisa.
Please consider sending it to the NYT. And that is a plea to all of the gender dissenters out there.
Keep a public scoreboard of all of the guest Op-Eds and Letters to the Editor that the NYT refuses to publish. Perhaps The Washington Post too?
I rely on your posts to retain my sanity. I really riled up my family over Easter lol. But I think I got them to think
"object to teaching that sex is not real"
Ie teaching a lie.
One needs diversity of opinion for social issues. For biological facts one needs evidence and testing of it.
That’s a terrific goal, but in my state the lie is mandated. Gender identity is embedded in the state constitution. The only way around that is to get people to understand it better.
Do they have any requirements on curricula being (factually ) accurate?
I know some states do but then the material gets snuck in through a side channel. Did you say at some point-noy here- the material was from outside sources too?
Sorry if I got it wrong! Thank you!
Excellent letter! Let's hope they live up to their promise "to provide a welcoming and trusting environment for all to share their story."
This is so well-written, Lisa. Looking forward to your book!
Lisa I’ve understood from discussions you’ve had on ID podcast that you’ve created some sort of blueprint/guide for non ideological alternative curricula which schools could use to teach about/handle this topic which interests me for the possible relevance this could have for other contexts, such as my professional organizations
Could you share if this is an actual document you’ve created even if in draft form?
It exists! We're looking for educators—or anyone willing to host a group—to test it out and give us feedback!
is it something you would allow me to see? so I might be able to gauge whether it could possibly be adapted for use with professional peer education (for my fellow therapists, some of whom treat kids and adolescents)
I think you meant for it to be used/piloted by educators of youth and adolescents in schools
But I’m interested in idea that therapists are also in a position to educate, with their individual clients and their families and rather than just say “here’s what’s wrong with what you’re teaching”, it makes sense to have something concrete to offer to say “here’s what you might want to teach instead”
I might be wrong to think that that’s part of the resistance, fear of what critics would have in mind for replacing a curriculum we consider activist and socially regressive with content that would be socially conservative and “transphobic” but it does seem worth trying that approach
I'll ask! Send me an email that I can forward. I wrote it but I'm not in charge of its distribution and my name isn't on it anywhere.
This is excellent. Thank you, Lisa.