About NYQueer
NYQueer is a working group of the New York Collective of Radical Educators (NYCoRE) that focuses on gender and sexuality as they relate to school communities. We believe that educators of all age groups can and should address issues of gender and sexuality in the classroom. Through regular meetings, special events, group actions and online communication, we aim to increase access to resources that help teachers and schools in their efforts to form safe, inclusive environments that welcome and support individual differences of identity and self-expression. NYQueer seeks to create opportunities for teachers to make connections with community organizers as well as fellow educators engaged in the work of supporting members of the queer community, particularly LGBTQ youth. Additionally we have the long-term goal of developing campaigns that will put pressure on governmental organizations such as the NYC Department of Education to make systematic changes that would have a positive impact on schools citywide.
Want to get involved?
Contact NYQueer: nyqueer@nycore.org
Join NYQueer for our 6th Beyond Tolerance
May 4th, 2012 from 4:30-8:30 pm
@ Vanguard High School, 317 E 67th St. (between 1st and 2nd Ave in the Julia Richman Complex)
This is an annual conference focused on issues related to gender and sexuality that is organized specifically for high school students, high school age youth, and the adults who work with them. If you are part of a group or organization that is interested in presenting a workshop or having a table at this event, please fill out our online form. This is a really great opportunity to make connections with other youth, educators, and community organizers throughout the city. Not interested in giving a workshop, but definitely want to come? REGISTER NOW for an evening packed with:
- Workshops
- Networking with local organizations
- Snacks
- Open Mic performances
For more information, write to us at nyqueer@nycore.org
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