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April 1, 2017
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Under Section 16.1 of the School Act, students have a right to establish voluntary student organizations intended to promote a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environment that respects diversity and fosters a sense of belonging. This includes, but is not limited to gay-straight...
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July 1, 2016
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Every student has a right to belong to a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) or Queer-Straight Alliance (QSA). As a student, you also have the right to start a GSA/QSA if your school does not have one. Look for a diverse group of allies to help start a GSA/QSA in your school. Allies are people who...
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February 1, 2016
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Students are better able to achieve success and a positive sense of self when schools are inclusive, welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe. These environments support students in building healthy relationships with others, value diversity and demonstrate respect, empathy, and compassion.
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January 1, 2016
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This fact sheet presents the positive impacts of gay-straight / queer-straight alliances.
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October 1, 2015
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Creating welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environments requires a shared commitment among school staff, students, families and community partners. As part of an intentional, coordinated approach, schools may use an instructional resource or program to build students’...
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June 1, 2015
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Designed to assist school leaders in gathering information about the extent to which the school they lead is a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environment. Using this tool, in conjunction with The Walk Around: Teacher Companion Tool, may reveal practices that are working well and...
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June 1, 2015
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This tool is designed to gather information from teachers about the extent to which the school is a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environment. It provides insight into four aspects of the school environment: 1. Physical Appearance. 2. Social Climate. 3. Success in Learning. 4....
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January 1, 2013
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Gay‐straight alliances (GSAs) are school‐based groups that promote welcoming, caring, respectful safe and inclusive learning environments for sexual and gender minority students and their allies. GSAs are run by students and supported by school staff. They are relatively new to schools, but are...
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January 1, 2013
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Gay‐straight alliances (GSAs) are school‐based groups that promote welcoming, caring, respectful safe and inclusive learning environments for sexual and gender minority students and their allies. GSAs are run by students and supported by school staff. They are relatively new to schools, but are...