Reflection: Being able to have support and being comfortable in your school, and being who you are is very important. All students should feel that they are safe at school. I think that the RI Department of Eds laws help those students, especially at this time. This is very important because there is communication going on regarding the importance of the topic. Having the definitions is great to have so teachers can educate themselves. If students feel the support from the school staff they will be more engaged and willing to their educational journey. It is also important that the teachers are aware and have the knowledge to support their students because this then can play into their student's mental health and safety. Being able to share and teach other students as well can have a big impact in a positive way; which could be reading articles to bring it in as a learning opportunity. The book He, They, She, as Easy as ABC is so important and was great to hear in the video. This gives the language that makes students able to express themselves and who they are. Growing up they never really teach or share; I believe now that it is important that it is shared and taught. Especially in middle schools and high schools. I know it can be a hard topic to discuss with elementary-age students, but there are ways to share. This way, students may be able to understand how they are feeling inside.
Questions/Comments/Points To Share: My cousin recently came out as transgender. They were nervous at first to tell the family and especially my grandfather who is very old school. I know my side of the family is very supportive and of course, we gave them our full support. I will say it did take some thought to make sure I addressed them by the correct pronoun, but they understand especially with family there might be a slip-up just due to growing up with each other and being used to saying those pronouns. They know there is support and that what matters is the support and love that is given.
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