{"product_id":"teach-like-an-ally-isbn-9781394291571","title":"Teach Like an Ally","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnswers to all your burning questions and practical advice for helping LGBTQ+ students thrive\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eTeach Like an Ally: An Educator's Guide to Nurturing LGBTQ+ Students,\u003c\/i\u003e veteran classroom teacher and celebrated transgender advocate Flint Del Sol weaves humor, storytelling, and expertise into a hands-on guide for educator-allies. Del Sol offers actionable strategies that you can implement in classrooms right away. He also tackles the complex questions teachers face: What should you do when a student asks for one name in the classroom, but another at home? Or when you're sure a student is trans, but they haven't said anything to you? How do you know your bathroom pass policy isn't hurting your most vulnerable students? What do you do when your values are at odds with school policy?  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding a positive school climate doesn't have to be intimidating. In \u003ci\u003eTeach Like an Ally,\u003c\/i\u003e you'll learn how educators can support each other and how we can all give LGBTQ+ students the best possible chance to flourish. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet candid answers to difficult questions about LGBTQ+ students in the classroom\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome a stronger ally by understanding what LGBTQ+ students go through in secondary school settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the research-backed practices you can implement to make your classroom a safe space for all\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport all students in developing compassion and understanding for one another\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis pragmatic book is for teachers, administrators, families, and anyone committed to the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ students in secondary classrooms. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Final Revision xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Master’s House xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Designated Queer xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Promise We Make to Ourselves xxii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupplementary Materials xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Why Any of This Matters 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 A Brief and Recent History of the Author 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce a Teacher 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Letters After Our Names 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Is Worth Listening To 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 A Brief and Recent History of LGBTQ+ Issues in the Classroom 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Beginning 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Is It Always Kids? 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere the Whole Time 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Different Kind of Climate Change 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the Water Begins to Warm 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Boiling Point 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bright Side 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 A Brief and Not-So-Recent History of LGBTQ+ Teaching 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife in a Fishbowl 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the Beginning 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd the Accusations Roll In 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pie Heard ’Round the World 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Name Is Harvey Milk, and I’m Here to Recruit You 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQueer Teachers Today 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Let’s Talk Numbers 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Numbers 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Kids Are All Gay 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking the Facts Against the Feelings 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Seeds and the Soil 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Data Behind the Schoolhouse Door 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut…But…the Children! 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Get Your Mind Right 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 But What Can I Do on Monday? 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Taking Inventory 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf You’re Asking, You Know 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are You Already Doing? 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rainbow-Washed Classroom 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrant Me the Grace to Accept the Things I Cannot Change 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 The Mental Environment 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Space Within the Space 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the Way in the Door 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShifting Classroom Language 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwerving Around the Power Struggle 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet’s Take a Walk 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Inside the Classroom 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Classroom Policies 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWTF Is a Safe Space? 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Safety or Control? 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Expectations and Evaluating Policies 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 The Physical Environment 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck the Space 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlags and Signage 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBooks and Libraries 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Else Can I Do? 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Units and Lessons 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWilling to Try 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreativity and Connection 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Pitfalls 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning an Effective Discussion 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBridging the Confidence Gap 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting Points (by Subject) 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs It Worth It? 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Beyond the Classroom 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Communicating with Families 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Letter to the Mother Who Called Me a Groomer 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe Are Not Enemies 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsiderations for Queer Families 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrequent Parent Questions and Concerns 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources and Recommendations 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Make Your Principal Read This Chapter 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre You in the Arena Too? 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading a Proactive vs. Reactive Campus 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQueer Staff Protection and Management 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 School Board Meetings 101 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy We Hate Robert’s Rules 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s Parks and Rec, But Nothing Is Funny 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow the Rules, Know the Game 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 LGBTFAQs 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Tips for GSAs 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogistical Nightmares 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnoying Questions 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 211\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRising to prominence as a thought leader and noted online presence after documenting his experiences transitioning as a public school teacher in conservative Southern California, \u003cb\u003eFLINT DEL SOL\u003c\/b\u003e has lent his voice for the edification of thousands in the world of queer advocacy, allyship, and social emotional pedagogy. With messaging that reaches across regions and political parties, he is an activist for connection, empathy, and nuance in a world that primarily rewards the rhetoric of division.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eACCESSIBLE STRATEGIES FOR BECOMING A MORE EFFECTIVE ALLY FOR LGBTQ+ STUDENTS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Poignant, inspiring, and timely, \u003ci\u003eTeach Like an Ally\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for anyone with LGBTQ+ young people in their lives. Flint’s well-researched guide from the perspective of a transgender lifelong educator should be on every teacher’s reading list, and on the shelves of anyone looking to deepen their understanding of and support for LGBTQ+ young people.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—SHANE DIAMOND,\u003c\/b\u003e Director of Communications and Advocacy, GLAAD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eTeach Like an Ally\u003c\/i\u003e is unapologetic, and yet, also incredibly forgiving, and patient with every reader. It is deeply informed by Flint’s personal queer experiences, and backed by his work as an educator, as well as his research into the topic at hand. This book is incredibly poignant and beyond critical for today’s educators and for the well-being of all students.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—RAELEE SWEET,\u003c\/b\u003e Assistant Manager of Education at It Gets Better \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Del Sol turned his 10+ years of classroom experience, and insight from coming out as trans on the job, into a compassionate and practical guide. We need books like this now more than ever!”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—MAIA KOBABE,\u003c\/b\u003e Author of \u003ci\u003eGender Queer: A Memoir\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Poignant, inspiring, and timely, \u003ci\u003eTeach Like an Ally\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for anyone with LGBTQ young people in their lives. 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