Subject: Yet more education-related resources

From: [email-masked] (Jessea NR Greenman)
Date: Sun, 14 May 1995 11:54:13 -0800

Another in Project 21's  ongoing series of current
resources available for educational equity for LGBT people.

!!! CONTACT EACH SOURCE LISTED FOR THE RESOURCES, not
    the sender of this message.

N.B.  This listing does NOT represent an endorsement of
any of these resources.  This is just information-sharing.
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"School's Out" -- yes, it pretty much is, and I wanted to tell you about my
new book of the same name, published this month by Alyson Publications. I
hope you'll pass this information on to your membership at large.

The official title is "School's Out:  The Impact of Gay and Lesbian Issues on
America's Schools."  Based on 300 interviews with teachers, principals,
coaches, counselors, students and parents across the country, it's an
anecdotal look at what's going on -- homosexually speaking -- in our public
and private high schools, junior highs and elementary schools.

Most of the stories are uplifting, inspiring, amazing.  A few are awful.
Taken together, the 3 major sections of this 383-page book ("People,"
"Places" and "Programs") weave an intriguing portrait of gay/lesbian/bisexual
issues in the '90s.  If, as Newt has promised, Congress debates schools'
"promotion" of homosexuality this summer, "School's Out" will be a major part
of the debate.

For background information, contact Christine Sanni at:  Alyson Publications,
40 Plympton St., Boston, MA 02118, tel.: 617-542-5679. Author Dan Woog can be
contacted directly at: 301 Post Rd. East, Westport, CT 06880, tel.:
203-227-1755.  Thanks! -- Dan
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*   Telling Visions . . .   The Dallas Gay and Lesbian Alliance has produced
"In Our Own Words:  Dispelling The Stereotypes."  The 8 minute video features
28 gay and lesbian individuals who touch upon a range of issues, from teen
suicide to family values.  Contact Dallas Gay and Lesbian Alliance, P.O. Box
190712, Dallas, TX 75219, e-mail [email-masked].
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*   A Good Parent . . .   The April '95 issue of "San Francisco-Peninsula
Parent" magazine includes an article on "Teaching Children to Appreciate
Diversity."  Despite some unfortunate references to "alternative lifestyles,"
the author does include ample references to homophobia and the resources
available for combating it.  Significantly, the magazine focuses on young
children (pre-school through grade 8).  Contact Lisa Rosenthal, Editor,
"S.F.-Peninsula Parent," P.O. Box 1280, Millbrae, CA 94030. tel.
415-342-9203, fax 415-342-9276.
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From noted author and educator Warren Blumenfeld:

"I have prepared a slide presentation, 'Recovering the Past: Gay, Lesbian, and
Bisexual History,' which I am taking around North America.  It is a
unique and informative presentation resurrecting a history that has been
hidden for so long.  I chronicle this epic story beginning in ancient
times before the construction of sexual identity as we now know it, to
the beginning of an emancipation movement in the 19th century, and into
the 20th century with the 'Homophile' and 'Gay Liberation' movements, and
the impact of AIDS.

For further information, people can reach me at E-Mail:
[email-masked]    or snail mail: PO Box 929, Northampton, MA 01061
Phone: (413) 585-9121

Thanks,
Warren J. Blumenfeld
Co-author, _Looking at Gay and Lesbian Life_ (Beacon Press)
Editor, _Homophobia: How We All Pay the Price_ (Beacon Press)
Editor, _Journal of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Identity_ (Human Sciences Press)"
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Affirming Sexual Diversity: An Interactive Model for AIDS Educators

The program's goal is to enable educators to integrate an understanding
 of the effect of homophobia o HIV risk-reduction efforts.  This will
enhance their ability to educate about AIDS and HIV infection.

Write:  Affirming Diversity Educational Project
Gay & Lesbian Community Action Council
310 East 38th St. Room 204
Minneapolis MN 55407

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ETR Associates: "Living in Relationships"  Seven lessons addressing the
complexities
of developing, maintaining, and breaking off relationships.  This realistic
curriculum helps students analyze the components of a good relationship;
encourages responsible decisions about physical attraction; identifies myths
and attitudes related to homosexuality; and provides practical steps to
recovering
from a relationship that has ended.  Write: ETR Associates, POB 1830, Santa
Cruz CA 95061-1830.

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Project 10 Handbook:  Project 10 is a dropout prevention program targeted
at lesbian
and gay teens.  FRIENDS OF PROJECT 10, INC. is a tax-exempt educational
organization established in 1986 to assist schools and school districts in
setting
up counseling programs modeled after the PROJECT 10 program in the Los
Angeles Unified School District.  The organization also distributes
non-judgmental
materials which provide accurate information about human sexuality and which
stress personal responsibility and risk-reduction behavior.
Write: FRIENDS OF PROJECT 10, INC., 7850 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles CA 90046
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"Human Sexuality: Making Healthy Choices"  is a collaborative project
of Search Institute of Minneapolis and St. Paul Maternal and Infant Care
Project, first edition, 1986.  Also known as "Values and Choices," this
curriculum
is written for 7th & 8th graders.  Its premise is that teenagers are
choice-makers
and that they have the capacity to choose wisely, if taught how by
teachers, parents
and friends.  By giving honest, straightforward information and sharing our
values,
we empower teenagers to make good choices, thereby having a positive impact
on their lives.  The manual includes "Notes to The Teacher, Information on
Parent
Sessions, and Student Lessons Outlines."  Write: Search Institute of
Minneapolis,
122 W. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis MN 55404.

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"Understanding Sexuality: Making Healthy Choices" is a comprehensive
human sexuality curriculum for senior high youth published by Health
Start, Inc. in 1988.  It can be used independently of other curricula
or as a senior high sequel to Values and Choices.  The learning
activities for each lesson include clear, in-depth descriptions of activities
to make teaching as easy as possible.  Each lesson builds on the preceding
one in terms of content and skill development.

Write: Health Start, Inc., 640 Jackson St., St. Paul MN 55101
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Thanks to LTN for some of the resources included in  this listing!

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PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CROSS POST WITH ATTRIBUTION
Jessea Greenman <[email-masked]>
Co-Founder, Project 21; ph/fax: 510-601-8883
586 62nd St. Oakland, CA 94609-1245

Education is "the number one social issue for
the remainder of this decade."
        Ralph Reed, Exec. Director, Christian Coalition