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D.C. School Takes Pride in Welcoming Students with LGBT Parents

D.C. School Takes Pride in Welcoming Students with LGBT Parents

Kudos to the Oyster-Adams Bilingual School, which was featured in a Washington Post article this weekend about work being...

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“No Name-Calling Week” Takes on Bullying

“No Name-Calling Week” Takes on Bullying

January 23rd, kicked off the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network’s annual No Name-Calling Week. No Name-Calling Week...

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HRC Joins NEA and AFT for Premiere of Groundbreaking Welcoming Schools Film

HRC Joins NEA and AFT for Premiere of Groundbreaking Welcoming Schools Film

Last night the HRC Family Project joined the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Federation of Teachers...

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You & HRC: Protecting and Caring for LGBT Families in 2011
You & HRC: Advancing Community Health and Safety in 2011
MNEA and HRC Partner for a Welcoming Schools Program in Nashville

MNEA and HRC Partner for a Welcoming Schools Program in Nashville

The Equality Tour teamed up the Metropolitan Nashville Education Association for a Welcoming Schools presentation

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Becoming an Upstander: What Presidential Candidates can Learn from Kids

Becoming an Upstander: What Presidential Candidates can Learn from Kids

It’s not just kids who bully.

I thought about that while listening to President Obama take the Republican Presidential...

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HRC Welcoming Schools in Austin – Helping All Children Thrive

HRC Welcoming Schools in Austin – Helping All Children Thrive

Schools should be places where children can learn and thrive without fear of hurtful teasing and name-calling of any kind....

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CDC Study Shows Need for Bullying Prevention

CDC Study Shows Need for Bullying Prevention

The following post is from HRC Foundation Welcoming Schools Director, Kim Westheimer: A study released today by the...

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Obamas Take on Bullying in New Facebook Video, White House Summit

Obamas Take on Bullying in New Facebook Video, White House Summit

The president and the first lady are taking steps to combat bullying – first via a video message they just posted to...

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