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From Welcoming Schools - Human Rights Campaign Foundation:

 

Tips for Talking to Children About Marriage Equality

 by Rohmteen Mokhtari, June 26, 2013

With all the media attention on the Supreme Court’s historic marriage equality rulings, some parents and teachers may initially feel a little anxious about discussing the topic with their children or students.

Sometimes talking to children about LGBT issues seem difficult, in part, because as adults we haven’t had a chance to consider what we want to say and how we would respond to questions. Often when discussing a new topic, we rely on past experiences to help us out. However, many of us don’t have much experience talking about LGBT topics. Therefore, our past experience doesn’t help us out.

Fortunately, with just a little forethought and preparation this can be a great teachable moment.

See: http://welcomingschools.org/blog/entry/tips-for-talking-to-children-about-marriage-equality

 

From Lambda Legal:


Double Victory at the Supreme Court!

What a thrilling day! The U.S. Supreme Court announced two historic decisions today and, once again, our world has changed. We are two steps closer to the goal of full equality for LGBT Americans.

The core of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) has been struck down, and the freedom to marry will soon be restored in California. An ugly chapter in our nation’s history is over.

Read: Double Victory at the Supreme Court! http://www.lambdalegal.org/blog/double-victory-at-scotus
And r
ead the FAQs After DOMA: What It Means for You and Marriage for Same-Sex Couples in California


 

Ice-Breakers for Courageous Conversations about Marriage Equality - Sometimes people find it easier to discuss an issue that is already out there on the table than it is to bring up the issue in the first place. The narratives provided here are intended to help jumpstart courageous conversations about the sensitive issue of equal protection under the law, especially as it relates to marriage equality. A courageous conversation becomes possible when the participants are able to open their minds and their hearts to understanding, and being moved by, someone else's experience and perspective. Common ground can best emerge from a conversation conducted in a manner intended to foster trust, honesty, dignity, and respect; and by which all parties can feel honored." This document was originally prepared for an audience consisting of members of the National Education Association. Our thanks to Regon Unsoeld who created it and is letting Safe Schools Coalition share it. Please send feedback, concerns, additional accounts, or experiences with using this tool to Regon Unsoeld at regon.unsoeld@tumwater.k12.wa.us. Download here: http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/Ice-BreakersForInclusiveDiversityCourageousConversations2009b.pdf (pdf format)

Guidelines for Marriage Equality Courageous Conversations - "A courageous conversation occurs when participants have the courage to make themselves vulnerable about a sensitive issue. This is usually done by sharing one's personal feelings and experiences about the issue with others, and by listening to and seeking to understand the feelings and experiences of others. This document was originally prepared for an audience consisting of members of the National Education Association. Our thanks to Regon Unsoeld who created it and is letting Safe Schools Coalition share it. Please send feedback, concerns, additional accounts, or experiences with using this tool to Regon Unsoeld at
regon.unsoeld@tumwater.k12.wa.us. Download here: http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/GuidelinesForMarriageEqualityConversations2009a.pdf (pdf format)  

 

Suggestions On Keeping Classroom Debates About Civil Marriage Civil: a handout by Beth Reis of Public Health - Seattle & King County, co-chair of Safe Schools Coalition. Suggestions for setting ground rules and structuring the debate.  http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/KeepingClassroomDebatesAboutCivilMarriageCivil.pdf  (pdf format) 

 



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National & International Resources and Information on Marriage Equality top of page


 

Resources and information on marriage equality in Washington State

 

Washington State Resources on Marriage Equality:


 

For Students (for research papers or preparing for debates): top of page

Get the Facts on Marriage: http://www.marriageequality.org/get-the-facts - this page and links in left side menu

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force's Marriage/Partner Recognition: http://www.thetaskforce.org/issues/marriage_and_partnership_recognition

Why Marriage Equality Matters: http://data.lambdalegal.org/pdf/127.pdf (pdf format)


For Teachers (lesson plan ideas): top of page

At Issue: Marriage ... Exploring the Debate Over Marriage Rights for Same-Sex Couples: from Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN): http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/educator/library/record/1411.html

Constitutional Amendments And Gay Marriage: from Channel Thirteen, WNET, Public Broadcasting System (PBS): http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/teachers/lessonplans/history/gaymarriage_amendments.html  

 

Listen to "Don't Tell Me Who To Love" (4:33)

by Ray Boltz - http://www.rayboltz.com/

This is also posted on our Music on the Safe Schools Coalition Website resource page.

 


 

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