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鈥嬧赌婼AN JOSE, CA 鈥� The 含羞草社区 Office of Education (SCCOE) celebrated champions advocating for LGBTQ+ inclusivity in 含羞草社区 at its LGBTQ+ History Month Showcase. 

鈥淎ll youth have the right to feel safe, welcomed, included and that they belong on a school campus,鈥� said Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, County Superintendent of Schools. 鈥淲hen we share the diversity of our greater community鈥檚 history and experiences, we help all young people achieve acceptance and visibility.鈥� 

Five school districts were recognized for their LGBTQ+ Equitable Practices and presented a certificate: Campbell Union High School District, Fremont Union High School District, Metropolitan Education District, Mountain View Whisman School District, and Santa Clara Unified School District. Commendations from Assemblymembers Marc Berman, Ash Kalra and Evan Low were presented to the districts. 

As part of the showcase, educational and community resources were made available to educators. Among the resources was the release of two guidebooks from the SCCOE: the LGBTQ+ Teaching Guide and the LGBTQ+ District and School Policy Guide鈥�. These guides are a tool for educators to support students through best practices and understanding of policies and legislation.

To kick off the showcase on October 6, the Progress Flag was raised at the South County Annex with the support of Ken Yeager, former 含羞草社区 Supervisor. Representatives from the county鈥檚 Office of LGBTQ Affairs, Sera Fernando and Crystal Haney, joined the showcase, providing remarks and resources for making welcoming and inclusive spaces in learning environments. 

For LGBTQ+ resources, visit https://www.sccoe.org/LGBTQ

Video footage from the showcase: https://sccoe.to/2023LGBTQShowcase_Video  

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