Day of Silence: Promoting LGBTQ Rights in Schools
Day of Silence is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ students and allies take a vow of silence to protest harassment and discrimination. The event aims to create a more inclusive school environment and affirm the rights of LGBTQ individuals. Through activities like Breaking the Silence rallies, students discuss ways to improve school climate for LGBTQ students. The campaign emphasizes the importance of respecting everyone at school and using one's voice to advocate for equity and diversity.
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DAY OF SILENCE Student Health & Human Services Human Relations, Diversity & Equity June 2022
DOES MUSIC MAKE YOU WANT TO... Dance? OR Sing?
OBJECTIVES 1 2 3 4 Learn about Day of Silence Discuss school climate toward LGBTQ Identify ways to improve the climate at school for LGBTQ students Affirm rights for LGBTQ students
Day of Silence is a national student-led demonstration. LGBTQ students and allies take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ people. Started in 1997 by two college students, the Day of Silence now reaches hundreds of thousands each year. WHAT IS DAY OF SILENCE? Students are silent all day. The day ends with Breaking the Silence rallies, sharing their experiences, and proposing ways their schools can become more inclusive. Every year the National Day of Silence occurs in April.
Do you believe that everyone has a right to be respected at school? What is the climate like at your school for LGBTQ students?
The Danger of Silence
SILENCE OR YOUR VOICE? In the first video, there are students who are taking a vow of silence to take a stand against LGBTQ violence. In the second video, this teacher is talking about the danger of being silent and is advocating for people to use their voices. Which do you think is more effective and why? Do you think there are times when silence is just as effective as using your voice?
Every student has the right to be treated respectfully. safe at school. attend school in accordance with their chosen name and gender. DID YOU KNOW We are here to help. Tell your principal if there's a situation at your school. They will help. If you need more help, contact Educational Equity Compliance EquityCompliance@lausd.net or Human Relations humanrelations@lausd.net
WHAT CAN YOU DO? What do you think should be done to improve the climate for LGBTQ students? How could your school be more welcoming?
Which is more important? Your voice OR your sight? Why?
Office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity
