{"id":2058175,"date":"2023-10-06T15:52:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T19:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/l-a-school-district-indoctrinates-5-year-olds-with-celebration-of-lgbtq-values\/"},"modified":"2023-10-06T15:54:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T19:54:42","slug":"l-a-school-district-indoctrinates-5-year-olds-with-celebration-of-lgbtq-values","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/l-a-school-district-indoctrinates-5-year-olds-with-celebration-of-lgbtq-values\/","title":{"rendered":"L.A. School District Teaches LGBTQ Values to 5-Year-Olds"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fl-a-school-district-indoctrinates-5-year-olds-with-celebration-of-lgbtq-values%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2058175&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Engaging Celebration\u200b of National Coming Out Day\u2062 in Los Angeles Unified \u200dPublic Schools<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exciting news for young students in Los Angeles Unified public schools! Starting next week, \u200dchildren\u2064 as young as 5 will embark on\u200d a weeklong celebration of &#8220;National Coming Out Day&#8221; on October 11.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">To make this event even more engaging, the district has released a captivating &#8220;Week of Action Toolkit&#8221; adorned with \u2063a\u2063 powerful Black Power Fist over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/l-a-school-district-indoctrinates-5-year-olds-with-celebration-of-lgbtq-values\/\" title=\"L.A. School District Teaches LGBTQ Values to 5-Year-Olds\">vibrant neon rainbow stripes<\/a>. While participation is technically optional, the enthusiasm from\u200c peers and teachers will likely encourage elementary school students to join in on the festivities. \u200cThe elementary version of the\u200b toolkit, available <a href=\"https:\/\/media4.manhattan-institute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/National_Coming_Out_Day_-_Elementary_Toolkit.pdf\">here<\/a>, includes an exciting &#8220;Identity Map activity&#8221; designed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/conservative-experts-express-hope-that-college-censorship-is-waning-at-aei-event\/\" title=\"Conservative experts optimistic about declining college censorship at AEI event.\">foster critical thinking<\/a>\u2064 about identity and \u2064intersectionality. It also suggests\u200b spotlighting brief biographies of important \u2064LGBTQ+ figures or advocates.<\/p>\n<h3>Highlights of\u200d the Week:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monday:<\/strong> Get ready to\u2063 be inspired by transgender \u200cYouTuber Jazz Jennings, who boldly claimed\u2063 her \u2062true identity as a girl \u200dat\u200b the tender\u2063 age of 2. The \u200cfeatured book for the day \u200cis &#8220;Julian is a Mermaid.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday:<\/strong> Join the celebration of Marsha P. Johnson, an extraordinary &#8220;American gay liberation activist and self-identified drag queen.&#8221; The \u2062book of the \u2062day is &#8220;The\u200b Great Big Book of Families.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday:<\/strong> Hollywood&#8217;s very own\u200d Elliot Page, formerly \u2064known as star actress Ellen Page, takes the spotlight. Discover \u200dtheir incredible journey in the book &#8220;Be Who You Are.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday:<\/strong> Learn about the inspiring Layshia Clarendon, \u2064a WNBA \u200dplayer who bravely came out as transgender and\u200b non-binary in 2020. The book for\u200c the\u200d day is &#8220;From the Stars in the \u200bSky to the Fish in the Sea.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday:<\/strong> Celebrate the trailblazing Carl Nassib, the first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nbc-op-ed-compares-transgender-swimmer-lia-thomas-to-jackie-robinson\/\" title=\"NBC Op-Ed Compares Transgender Swimmer Lia Thomas to Jackie Robinson\">openly gay active player<\/a> in the NFL. Dive into his story \u200bwith \u2062the book &#8220;From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.city-journal.org\/article\/but-johnny-cant-spell-g-a-y\">City Journal<\/a>, the Week of Action kicks off with engaging discussions about identity for kindergarten and first-grade students. They will participate in an exciting \u200cactivity called\u2064 an &#8220;Identity Map,&#8221; where they chart their experiences \u200bof discrimination or \u2062privilege across \u2062various axes such as race, gender identity, sexuality, mental health, and body \u200bsize. This unique mapping exercise allows even seven-year-olds to view themselves through\u200d the lens \u200cof intersectionality. The\u2062 identity maps will then be displayed on the\u2063 classroom \u200bwall, sparking a lively class discussion about the students&#8217; multiple\u200b identities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">But\u2064 that&#8217;s not\u200d all!\u200b The LAUSD has also established a virtual club called The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lausd.org\/cms\/lib\/CA01000043\/Centricity\/domain\/156\/sogie\/upcoming%20events\/rainbowclubflyer2023%20sept.pdf\">Rainbow Club<\/a> \u200c exclusively \u2064for elementary school students. This club\u200c has been meeting \u200bevery Wednesday after school from September 13 to November 15, providing a safe and supportive space for students to connect and celebrate diversity.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did \u2063Bayard Rustin&#8217;s role in organizing the March on Washington \u200dfor Jobs and Freedom impact the\u200c LGBTQ+ rights movement?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063 Activist\u2063, self-identified drag queen, and prominent figure in the \u2064Stonewall uprising.&#8221; \u2063The recommended\u2063 book for \u200cthe day is &#8220;Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday:<\/strong> Learn about the contributions of\u2062 Bayard Rustin, a\u2064n openly gay\u2064 African\u2063 American leader who played a crucial role in organizing the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963. The featured \u200cbook for\u2064 the day is &#8220;Grandaddy&#8217;s Turn: A\u2062 Journey to the Ballot Box.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday:<\/strong> Dive into the life of Edie Windsor, a LGBTQ+ activist who successfully fought against the Defense of Marriage Act\u2063 (DOMA) in the Supreme\u2064 Court. The recommended book \u2063for the day \u200dis &#8220;The\u200b Very Best Thing.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday:<\/strong> The week\u2063 culminates with a celebration of inspiring LGBTQ+ young individuals.\u2062 Students will have\u200c the opportunity to share their own stories, experiences, and dreams through\u2062 art, writing, or a short presentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">This weeklong event is part of Los Angeles Unified&#8217;s ongoing commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and acceptance. By celebrating National Coming Out Day, the district aims to create a safe and supportive environment for\u2062 all students, regardless of their sexual\u200b orientation or gender identity. It is an opportunity for students to learn about the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals throughout \u2062history and \u200dto foster empathy, understanding, and respect\u2064 for diversity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition to the recommended activities, teachers are encouraged to facilitate open discussions about LGBTQ+ \u200crights, the importance of allyship, and\u200c the understanding of gender identity\u200d and sexual orientation. By educating young students, Los Angeles Unified hopes to create a generation that is more inclusive and accepting of all individuals, regardless of their identity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The\u2063 celebration of National Coming Out Day in Los Angeles Unified public schools is a momentous occasion for the LGBTQ+ community. It highlights \u200cthe \u200dprogress\u200b made towards \u2064acceptance and celebrates the diverse identities within the student\u200c body. This event not only \u2062fosters a sense\u200c of belonging for LGBTQ+ students but also promotes understanding and empathy among all students. It is a \u200dstep towards creating a more\u200c inclusive and accepting society for future generations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">By\u200d providing\u2062 young students with the\u200c opportunity to learn about LGBTQ+ history and identities,\u2063 Los Angeles Unified is paving the way for \u200da more compassionate and inclusive society. Through the celebration of National Coming Out Day, students\u200b are encouraged to embrace their\u2062 own identities and respect \u200bthe identities \u2063of others. \u2062This event serves as a reminder that everyone\u2063 deserves to be accepted and celebrated for who they are.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">As National Coming \u200bOut\u200d Day approaches, the \u2063excitement is palpable in Los Angeles Unified \u200bpublic schools. The district&#8217;s commitment to\u200d creating a safe and supportive environment for\u2063 all students\u2062 is evident in the engaging activities\u200b and resources provided. This\u200b celebration serves as a beacon of hope for LGBTQ+ students, reminding them that they are \u200cvalued and loved in their\u2064 schools and communities. It is\u2062 a\u2064 time of celebration, acceptance, and understanding, and a reminder that\u2062 love is\u200d love.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting next week, Los Angeles Unified public schools will hold a weeklong celebration of &#8220;National Coming Out Day&#8221; for children as young as 5. The district released an optional &#8220;Week of Action Toolkit&#8221; featuring a Black Power Fist on neon rainbow stripes. 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