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Fair Wisconsin and GSAFE are filing for more federal civil rights complaints concerning school boards that are fostering hostile environments at the district level in violation of Title IX. From Fair Wisconsin Exec. Director Abigail Swetz: “Each of these school boards have taken votes to eliminate or exclude gender identity from the anti-discrimination policies detailing Title IX protections in their districts. By doing this, these school boards are sending the message that trans and nonbinary students are not worthy of protection. That is an unconscionable action for duly elected leaders entrusted with the education and safety of our children to take, and we are here to say it is beyond unacceptable – it is discriminatory.” Help us continue to fight discrimination in our schools, and let us know about hostile school board actions by reaching out to testimony@fairwisconsin.com or by calling 608-441-0143. Alt-text: Press Release: We’re filing complaints against Winneconne Community School District, Muskego-Norway Schools, the School District of Abbotsford, and Hartford Union High School District, for discriminatory actions at a school board level. Fair Wisconsin and GSAFE.

Don't miss out on early-bird pricing for Safe Schools, Safe Communities 2024 Conference on LGBTQ+ Youth. Featuring national, regional, and local experts, SSSC is for families, caregivers, and adults who work with LGBTQ+ youth. Early-Bird Pricing Ends 10/6! Attendees will gain tools, knowledge, and connections to help lead and support efforts to create safer, more inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ youth across Wisconsin, especially trans, nonbinary, and LGBTQ+ Youth of Color. New for 2024: Workshops and activities for children & youth who attend with their caregivers! Learn more and sign up now at sssc2024.givesmart.com. Need an invoice to register? Please email info@gsafewi.org.

Did you know? 🌟 GLSEN research reveals that when LGBTQ+ students have access to inclusive library books and can explore LGBTQ+ topics online, they experience a more supportive school climate and better academic outcomes. Representation matters! Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e5qEtHGa . . . Image description in the comments.

If you are a business or organization that is interested in sponsoring our November Safe Schools, Safe Communities Conference send an email to info@gsafewi.org for more information! Please share :)

Have you chosen your side? Be sure to sign up for our annual Trick or Trot Walk/Run, Oct 13th, in Madison, WI. bit.ly/trickortrot2024

Register by Oct 6th to get discounted rates for GSAFE’s 2024 Safe Schools, Safe Communities Conference on LGBTQ+ Youth. Our two-day conference features opportunities for educators, community advocates and leaders, and families of LGBTQ+ youth to learn and build connections. Featured keynotes are award-winning authors and family advocates JR & Vanessa Ford. Activities for children provided. Learn more at sssc2024.givesmart.com. #gsafe #sssc2024 #lgbtqyouth #families #schools #communities

A huge thank you to Delta Beer Lab and Kendra Banx$ for a fabulous Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser last night!

GSAFE and Fair Wisconsin today filed a joint complaint to the Office for Civil Rights at the United States Department of Education in support of trans and nonbinary students, educators, staff, and families in schools in the Kettle Moraine School District. GSAFE and Fair Wisconsin are committed to creating safe learning environments in Wisconsin schools, and will continue to respect trans and nonbinary students’ identities and protect their rights by filing more complaints with the Office for Civil Rights as hostile environments in other school districts are brought to the organizations’ attention. Want to help us fight back against discriminatory policies and practices by school boards? Reach out to our team at testimony@fairwisconsin.com or by calling 608-441-0143 to let us know about hostile school board actions.” For more info visit https://lnkd.in/ghKnMNtY

We are excited to have JR and Vanessa Ford join us as keynotes for our 2024 Safe Schools, Safe Communities: Statewide Conference on LGBTQ+ Youth Nov 1-2, in Madison. We look forward to connecting with school and community leaders along with parents and families at our now two-day event. Sign up now to get early bird pricing at sssc2024.givesmart.com. Thanks to TruStage, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), AFT-Wisconsin, Wisconsin School Counselor Association, and Rogers Behavioral Health for your early sponsorship and support!

GSAFE is a proud member of Community Shares of Wisconsin and ongoing sponsor of their annual Community Change-Maker Awards. Please join us at their September 19th event where we celebrate some amazing community leaders!