Teach like an Ally

An Educator's Guide to Nurturing LGBTQ+ Students

By: Flint Del Sol MEd, V. Spehar - foreword

Narrated by: Flint Del Sol

In Teach like an Ally, veteran classroom teacher and celebrated transgender advocate Flint Del Sol weaves humor, storytelling, and expertise into a guide for educator-allies. Del Sol offers actionable strategies that you can implement in classrooms. 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? 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?

In Teach like an Ally, you'll learn how educators can support each other and how we can all give LGBTQ+ students the best possible chance to flourish.

• Get answers to difficult questions about LGBTQ+ students
• Become a stronger ally by understanding what LGBTQ+ students go through
• Learn the research-backed practices you can implement to make your classroom a safe space
• Support all students in developing compassion and understanding

This pragmatic book is for teachers, administrators, families, and anyone committed to the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ students.

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