🌈 GLSEN Hawai'i

Hawaii Chapter of the leading educational organization working to create safe & 🏳️‍🌈+ inclusive K-12 schools. @GLSEN Days of Action: #DayOfSilence, #NNCW

[GLSEN @GLSEN]

Winter is in full swing, and while this should be a time for celebration, it can often resurface trauma for LGBTQ+ youth. We’re re-sharing tips to get through these difficult gatherings so you don’t have to go through them alone.

Read them here: https://t.co/g32RVUsG8N

[GLSEN @GLSEN]

Students: You have the chance to showcase your talent at the national No Name Calling Week #SafeToBe Rally!

Submit videos of dance, music, theatre, spoken word, or submit visual artwork by 1/6, and get ready to celebrate safe schools across the country!
https://t.co/I17khIuXo6

[Sarah “Mili” Milianta-Laffin @MiliLaff]

So we didn’t get to have our traditional @IlimaSchool GSA “Happy Holi-gays” party, but we did get to hang out on Zoom w/ 🍕 (delivered to students’ 🏡) provided by the ever-amazing @EWAlution96706_! Aunty Shalei & Ariel always take good care of us - we ❤️ you! #PublicSchoolProud

[Sarah “Mili” Milianta-Laffin @MiliLaff]

“GSAs save lives!” ~@MandadoRy Yes they do 👏

But also, like he says, teachers need more training to support LGBTQIA+ youth. #HonoluluPride #RainbowTownHall

[Sarah “Mili” Milianta-Laffin @MiliLaff]

“School leaders need development about LGBTQIA+ youth issues.” @MandadoRy

#HonoluluPride #RainbowTownHall

[Sarah “Mili” Milianta-Laffin @MiliLaff]

Representation Matters! Having something in your classroom that shows you’re a safe person or a safe safe is critical visibility for LGBTQIA youth looking for an ally. #RainbowTownHall #HonoluluPride

[Sarah “Mili” Milianta-Laffin @MiliLaff]

Super pumped to share that @HonoluluPride is hosting a Rainbow 🌈 Townhall on Education tomorrow (Tue) at 4:30!

Grateful to Lord Ryan Lizardo, @MandadoRy & @votekimcoco for presenting on this important topic. RSVP here for a link https://t.co/QUXBva4UHx

[🌈 GLSEN Hawai'i @GLSENHawaii]

Check this out! Look at @NEAToday & @GLSEN for videos from last week’s #GSA2020 Summit for more ideas. #EdJustice #808Educate

[GLSEN @GLSEN]

20 years of research have shown that support to LGBTQ+ students works. Here are four things your schools can do to increase LGBTQ+ student safety and well-being: https://t.co/f7OtDKjtqp

[HSTE @HSTEorg]

Teachers asked us for this topic; let’s get into it! Join us Tue 10/20 for ⏰ HSTE Office Hours ⏰ where we’ll be discussing teacher self care.

RT (quote tweet) this post w/ your answer & 🏷 #808Educate to join the convo! Tag your fav 👩🏻‍🏫 👨‍🏫 to join. 🔗 https://t.co/PlfzezpJQ7

[Sarah “Mili” Milianta-Laffin @MiliLaff]

Thanks for the good luck leis before our GSA students presented at #GSA2020 today @ChrisBIlimaWay! Ashanti & Alyah rocked it, & we also received the gorgeous ‘GSA of the Year’ statue from @GLSEN to add to @IlimaSchool’s 🏆 case.

[Kristen Lum Brummel, NBCT @KristenBrummel]

Love this shot of @MiliLaff taken at #GSA2020 when her students shared how they run to GSA club, how "Miss Mili understands & is so welcoming & warm," & how they learned self-care, caring for others, & empathy for all through GSA. @HIDOE808 @IlimaSchool

[Sarah “Mili” Milianta-Laffin @MiliLaff]

We’re excited to present today at #GSA2020 hosted by @NEAToday & @GLSEN! “See” you at 7pm EST. If you can’t make it, still sign up for access to the recordings later! #EdJustice

[Maestros Vibe @maestrosvibe]

Resources for Hawai’i Island educators! Mahalo @DEhrenhalt & @GLSENHawaii for supporting our students and educators! 🌈🌈🌈✨💫

[Kecia McDonald 🌺 she/her @mcdonald_kecia]

Big Island educators! Tap @DEhrenhalt for some @GLSENHawaii magic 🌈

[NEA @NEAToday]

We are working towards creating and sustaining more safer and affirming spaces for #LGBTQ students and allies through Gender Sexuality Alliances (GSAs).

Check out the kick-off of our virtual #GSA2020 Summit with @GLSEN:
https://t.co/qNServNjuF #EdJustice

[Sarah “Mili” Milianta-Laffin @MiliLaff]

I absolutely adore these “Guidelines for Respectful GSA Spaces” that @atfuruya1 just shared during this #GSA2020 session.

I use many of these in my own classroom to keep the environment inclusive. #EdJustice

[🌈 GLSEN Hawai'i @GLSENHawaii]

So awesome @DEhrenhalt! We’re excited to share that Hawai’i Island has GLSEN support!

Friends, can you help us get the word out? @maestrosvibe, @TFAHawaii, @mcdonald_kecia, @MrsBlaber, @dulcy_dianne, @kevyadigg, & @mshernandezzzz

[Daphna Ehrenhalt (she/her/they/them) @DEhrenhalt]

I did a thing and teachers can now have things to help their students. https://t.co/RxU2SwhlXp Thanks @GLSENHawaii

[HSTA @HSTAvoice]

Happening today, Ilima Intermediate teacher and HSTA HCR Pono Award winner Sarah Milianta-Laffin is speaking at the opening session of the 2020 Virtual Gender & Sexuality Alliance Summit. https://t.co/BDhuTPyLPf

[HSTA @HSTAvoice]

The Rainbow Royales, Ilima Intermediate’s GSA and GLSEN GSA of the Year, will be presenting later this week. https://t.co/PRDYFEHB7L

[NEA @NEAToday]

Join and learn:
✅ How to create GSAs in your elementary, middle, or high school
✅ Navigate online gatherings for your GSA club
✅ How to create activism and community with #BlackLivesMatter allies.
Register now for the #GSA2020 @neatoday @glsen summit https://t.co/rVLzgrUMPe