Tag Archives: School

I’ve Been Called Worse

Posted on October 26, 2020 by raisingmyrainbow

“In middle school, one of the worst things you can be called is ‘basic.’ Some people at school call me basic. It doesn’t bother me; I’ve been called worse. When you’re LGBTQ, you get used to being called names and other mean things.” — CJ, age 13, grade 8 Continue reading →

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The Three Little Pigs Reimagined

Posted on November 6, 2019 by raisingmyrainbow

For a school project, CJ had to design a set for a production of The Three Little Pigs. CJ being CJ, he insisted on reimagining the classic story and making a statement. He wrote a new narrative, printed and cut … Continue reading →

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One Mom

Posted on August 6, 2018 by raisingmyrainbow

One mom. Sometimes one mom is all it takes. Sometimes one mom doesn’t seem like nearly enough. Sometimes both feel true. (It’s weird when that happens because you feel thankful and disappointed at the same time and that combination of … Continue reading →

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School Responds to My Son’s Request to Stop PE Sex/Gender Segregation

Posted on January 23, 2018 by raisingmyrainbow

Last week, C.J. wrote a letter to the three PE teachers who rotate working at the elementary schools in his school district. In the letter, he explained that he doesn’t think they should segregate students by sex/gender during PE class. … Continue reading →

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I’m A Boy And Some Girls Are Stronger Than Me

Posted on January 11, 2018 by raisingmyrainbow

We were on our way to C.J.’s parent-teacher conference when he said he had something to tell us before we got to the school. I panicked for a moment. No parent wants a surprise announcement on the way to (or … Continue reading →

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Survey Says: We Need to Educate Educators About Rights of LGBTQ Students

Posted on March 11, 2017 by raisingmyrainbow

(This post can also be read at HuffingtonPost.com) During the last two weeks, I’ve read and heard a lot of misinformation about the rescission of federal guidance previously given to schools regarding the use of restrooms and single sex spaces … Continue reading →

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Back to School Blues…and Pinks

Posted on September 12, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

All summer, every summer, I can’t wait for school to start again. When the kids are in school, there are less “I’m bored” complaints, less money spent, less full layers of sunscreen to apply/reapply, less sand everywhere and there’s more … Continue reading →

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Should I Start School As A Boy Or A Girl?

Posted on September 11, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

Back to school is a notoriously tough season for us. It’s not because we have to wake up and get going earlier than we did all summer (which, yes, sucks). And, it’s not because our days (once again) become dominated … Continue reading →

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