Back to School Advice for LGBT Parents

Out & About has some advice for LGBT parents on how to navigate the back to school season; read about it here. But what do you think? Is this good advice based on your own experiences? Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know what you would advise on the best way to make introductions with teachers, become involved with the school community, and address any special issues.

Parenting Resources

Great books, films, and school resources can be found here.

Schools considering LGBT curriculum

Alameda County, California, is considering a curriculum which will include lessons on LGBT individuals. The anti-bullying curriculum is under review to cover gay-bullying, and the county is considering one lesson a year to focus on LGBT issues. This, of course, if provoking a firestorm of controversy. What do you think? Assuming it would be possible for Tulsa schools to be more inclusive of LGBT issues, do you think they should be? How should they go about it? What are the most important things to cover? The story is here. Share your comments!