Least you were beginning to worry that I only read or listen to books I don't like, here's one I think was great and endorse.

Gender, Bullying and Harassment: Strategies to End Sexism and Homophobia in Schools, by Elizabeth J. Meyer, Teachers' College Press, Columbia University, 2009.

Why do I like it? Well, to begin with the book describes schools ( Read more... )

Of Jews and Justice

Yesterday i ran a day long training for teachers and students who are running, or who are interested in running GSAs in schools in Halton. Half the teachers were from schools who do not yet have GSAs, all the schools that have groups already had student members there. It was a great day, and so positive to see people so engaging ( Read more... )

I've been having a week of loving my job*. The conference last week, some fabulous group activities, it’s all been pretty celebratory.

Halton is giving out certificates (think an award, but trying not to sound elitist) for students who have been engaged in social justice work over the school year. Really, i would like to nominate all the students i ( Read more... )