Los Angeles elementary schools with students as young as five will celebrate 'National Coming Out Day' with a week of LGBT lessons including an 'identity map' activity
Schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District are taking part in a weeklong celebration beginning Monday with 'National Coming Out Day'
Kids as young as five will complete an 'Identity Nap' activity that is aimed at teaching 'students to think critically about identity and intersectionality'
By Hope Sloop For Dailymail.Com
Published: 22:50 EDT, 5 October 2023 | Updated: 03:31 EDT, 6 October 2023
Los Angeles elementary schools with students as young as five will participate in a weeklong celebration of 'National Coming Out Day' starting Monday.
Part of the celebrations include an 'Identity Nap' activity that is aimed at teaching 'students to think critically about identity and intersectionality.'
A 'Week of Action Toolkit – Elementary,' was sent from sent from the Los Angeles Unified School District's Board of Education to elementary teachers in the district.
The toolkit reportedly outlines lesson plans that the district deems appropriate for elementary-aged students regarding LGBTQ+ topics.
The celebration is a stark contrast from LA's bicoastal counterparts in Florida, who have all but banned LGBTQ+ conversations in schools, including some books.
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