#ISEDchat Archive

Independent School EdChat.
Thursday February 23, 2017
9:00 PM EST
  • participatechat Feb 23 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #ISEDchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/gx9e7KN6UX
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Welcome to #isedchat on Single Gender Ed. Be sure to follow @nolaraecronan & respond to questions with A1, A2, AND #isedchat when answering
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Q0. To get things going please share your name, location, role and if you are affiliated with all-boys, all-girls or coed #isedchat
  • ElemSciTchr Feb 23 @ 9:01 PM EST
    I made it! Woo hoo! #isedchat
    In reply to @lcarroll94, @NolaraeCronan
  • ElemSciTchr Feb 23 @ 9:02 PM EST
    A0 Jessica, Lower School Science at Columbus School for Girls in Columbus, OH. #isedchat
  • bivey Feb 23 @ 9:02 PM EST
    A0 Hi! Bill Ivey, just barely home here in Shelburne Falls, Mass. Middle School Dean at @sbschoolorg, a girls school. #isedchat
    In reply to @sbschoolorg
  • AEspanola96 Feb 23 @ 9:03 PM EST
    A0 first time on here, just checking out the convo, Anjelik, SLP student that tutors at a co-ed public school #isedchat
  • ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 23 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Cathy Koos, Head of Lower School at #HTEA in Melbourne, Florida. Coed Preschool -12 #isedchat
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:03 PM EST
    I'm Laura at @baldwinschool all girls school outside Philadelphia #isedchat
    In reply to @baldwinschool
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:03 PM EST
    A0. Thrilled to host tonight. Hope to see new & familiar “faces.” Nola-rae from Columbus, OH. Middle School Director at all-girls. #isedchat
  • AEspanola96 Feb 23 @ 9:04 PM EST
    I'm from Jersey City, NJ, used to be considered an inner city but now its considered the 5th borough of manhattan. #isedchat
    In reply to @AEspanola96
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Welcome @bivey @ckoos1 #isedchat
    In reply to @bivey, @ckoos1
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:05 PM EST
    So glad you came to join us @AEspanola96 #isedchat
    In reply to @AEspanola96
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Hi @lblanken nice to see so many east coast folks! #isedchat
    In reply to @lblanken
  • sarahhanawald Feb 23 @ 9:06 PM EST
    A0 @NolaraeCronan Hi there, I'm Sarah. Now with ATLIS, have worked in an all girls high school and 2k-12 coed schools #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Question 1 is coming up…. #isedchat
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:07 PM EST
    It's almost past my bedtime, but I'm really looking forward to this discussion. #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan
  • juliediana Feb 23 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A0. I'm Julie, leading innovation and research @AgnesIrwin all girls outside Philadelphia #isedchat
    In reply to @AgnesIrwin
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Hi @sarahhanawald we are a small but mighty group tonight! #isedchat
    In reply to @sarahhanawald
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Q1. In what ways do single gender schools benefit students? #isedchat
  • ConsultJodi Feb 23 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Consultant. Founder @SideJobs4Tchers. Looking for a daytime hustle, too. #isedchat
    In reply to @SideJobs4Tchers
  • lcarroll94 - Moderator Feb 23 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A0. Lorri here from CT. I attended an all girls high school! I now work at a co-ed PS - 12 day school. #Isedchat
  • ConsultJodi Feb 23 @ 9:10 PM EST
    And a fan of all girls' and all boys' schools. #isedchat
  • heatherpang Feb 23 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A0 Heather here, 8th grade history teacher at an all girls 6-12 school in Palo Alto, CA #isedchat (but I can't stay long dinner time
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1 Provides an education tailored to their needs, based on research about how they learn best. #isedchat
  • lcarroll94 - Moderator Feb 23 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A2. I personally benefited from single gender ed because i felt empowered as a student. No one told me I "couldn't do math" #isedchat
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A1. It does feel that single gender removes some of the distractions, particularly in adolescence #isedchat
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Yes! research is so important @lblanken #isedchat
    In reply to @lblanken
  • bivey Feb 23 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1 My kids say a principal benefit is being able to focus on girls' (/non-binary) experiences in a male-dominated world. #isedchat
  • heatherpang Feb 23 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1 Confidence, focus on student needs, student authentic voices, all the leadership positions filled by girls (in our case) #isedchat
  • AEspanola96 Feb 23 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1: single gender schools can break stereotypes, for example,girls can excel at STEM without male dominated pressure #isedchat
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1. Working at all-girl I see girls use their voice, take lead, and take risks. #isedchat
  • Learn21Tech Feb 23 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Hi #isedchat Lisa, HoS @hfapgh a co-ed day school - was Dir of Innovation at girls' school prior to this.
    In reply to @HFAPgh
  • lcarroll94 - Moderator Feb 23 @ 9:13 PM EST
    There were definitely still distractions but not at the same level. #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan
  • ElemSciTchr Feb 23 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1: The space to develop an authentic voice without many of stereotypes found in larger society. #isedchat
  • Learn21Tech Feb 23 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1: They can benefit Ss because of the ability to personalize teaching and learning strategies #isedchat
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Do you feel that students are more open to a #growthmindset in single gender ed? @AEspanola96 and @lcarroll94 #isedchat
    In reply to @AEspanola96, @lcarroll94
  • Learn21Tech Feb 23 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Being at co-ed now, I can see the differences some are pros and some cons #isedchat
  • EduGladiators Feb 23 @ 9:15 PM EST
    🌎Building Culturally Responsive Schools is critical now more than ever! Join #EduGladiators SATURDAY! #ISEDchat #arkedchat #Mogtvhat #DLHisd
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A1.Having a son at @ckms_boys I can see improvements in his confidence and improved positive relationships with his peers #isedchat
    In reply to @ckms_boys
  • Learn21Tech Feb 23 @ 9:15 PM EST
    honestly, I was surprised by this to say I don't see a big difference #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan, @AEspanola96, @lcarroll94
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:16 PM EST
    I still think this is something we have to work on. It's not automatic in single sex ed. #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan, @AEspanola96, @lcarroll94
  • Learn21Tech Feb 23 @ 9:16 PM EST
    I like the idea of girl-only activities in our co-ed school; doing this with a negotiation program, for example. #isedchat
  • ElemSciTchr Feb 23 @ 9:16 PM EST
    It's such a powerful thing to explain instruction when framed as "we know from research this is how girls learn best." #isedchat
    In reply to @lblanken
  • bivey Feb 23 @ 9:16 PM EST
    Me too. And I think the kids see it as well. Some say it's in part because everyone is on board with that ideal. #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Q2. If there are benifits, what might be some challenges of single gender education? #isedchat
  • lcarroll94 - Moderator Feb 23 @ 9:17 PM EST
    I agree with @lblanken. It's still something that we need to be deliberate about. #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan, @AEspanola96, @lblanken
  • bivey Feb 23 @ 9:18 PM EST
    Or girl-only advisory groups. That can have a strong impact as well. #isedchat
    In reply to @Learn21Tech
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2. I often hear parent wonder about their students socializing with the opposite gender. anyone else? #isedchat
  • lcarroll94 - Moderator Feb 23 @ 9:18 PM EST
    I saw a difference when I taught math in single ed vs. co-ed. #isedchat
    In reply to @Learn21Tech, @NolaraeCronan, @AEspanola96
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2 There are arguments about whether separating is good, whether girls "can handle" coed afterward. Probably sim. for boys #isedchat
  • sarahhanawald Feb 23 @ 9:19 PM EST
    I hate to equivocate, but I think it depends on the student. #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan
  • Learn21Tech Feb 23 @ 9:19 PM EST
    Interesting idea... however, our advisory is moving to a 120 block every day next year so that may be hard. #isedchat
    In reply to @bivey
  • ElemSciTchr Feb 23 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2: I've heard our girls make stereotypical statements about boys. Have to be careful that all girl doesn't turn into anti-boy. #isedchat
  • juliediana Feb 23 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A1. working in all girls school, I see a sense of playfulness that can be liberating socially and intellectually. #isedchat
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:19 PM EST
    What were some of the differences you saw in teaching math single vs. coed? @lcarroll94 #isedchat
    In reply to @lcarroll94
  • AEspanola96 Feb 23 @ 9:19 PM EST
    I think this is really important, in co-ed, girls dont speak out as much #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan
  • Learn21Tech Feb 23 @ 9:19 PM EST
    in what ways? #isedchat
    In reply to @lcarroll94, @NolaraeCronan, @AEspanola96
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:19 PM EST
    From my daughter, I used to get worries about dating, etc. #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan
  • skeeTX Feb 23 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2: not having/considering perspective/viewpoint of other gender if not present #isedchat
  • ConsultJodi Feb 23 @ 9:20 PM EST
    Single-schools can have strong leaders who advocate for career, before children and marriage. #isedchat
  • AEspanola96 Feb 23 @ 9:20 PM EST
    They do, sometimes, but from different schools obviously. People make connections and make friends. Just not in the classroom #isedchat
  • skeeTX Feb 23 @ 9:20 PM EST
    many single sex schools gave many functions w/ sister/brother schools #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:21 PM EST
    That seems so small, but is a real concern for so many @lblanken #isedchat
    In reply to @lblanken
  • Learn21Tech Feb 23 @ 9:21 PM EST
    or learning how to collaborate/speak up/code switch. #isedchat
    In reply to @skeeTX
  • Learn21Tech Feb 23 @ 9:22 PM EST
    I think this one can be VERY true #isedchat
    In reply to @ConsultJodi
  • AEspanola96 Feb 23 @ 9:22 PM EST
    When i attended all girls school when I first came to america girls did great in math compared to when #isedchat
    In reply to @Learn21Tech, @NolaraeCronan
  • lcarroll94 - Moderator Feb 23 @ 9:22 PM EST
    I saw more risk taking in the single gender class. Girls seemed more confident. #isedchat
    In reply to @Learn21Tech, @NolaraeCronan
  • AEspanola96 Feb 23 @ 9:22 PM EST
    i moved to co-ed public school #isedchat
    In reply to @Learn21Tech, @NolaraeCronan
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:22 PM EST
    This definitely helps. @skeeTX #isedchat
    In reply to @skeeTX
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A2. My daughter worried about having boys! in 9th grade after having all-girl middle. Turned out, it wasn’t an issue. #isedchat
  • lcarroll94 - Moderator Feb 23 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Two different states so that could have contributed to the difference. NY (all girls) vs. CT. (co ed) #isedchat
    In reply to @Learn21Tech, @NolaraeCronan
  • skeeTX Feb 23 @ 9:23 PM EST
    My 8th grade son at all boys school and he's learning to navigate socially w/ girls. Good experience to see as a P #isedchat
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A2 The research is not definitive (like much ed research) about benefits of single-sex and it differs depending on boys or girls. #isedchat
  • bivey Feb 23 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Hey #isedchat - stepping out for a second. My wife is on the phone! :-)
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Question 3 is coming up…. #isedchat
  • Learn21Tech Feb 23 @ 9:24 PM EST
    I think single-gender schools need to work to be intentional around this #isedchat
    In reply to @skeeTX
  • AEspanola96 Feb 23 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A2 I think socialization is an issue if you don't get that exposure outside of school. You work with mixed genders IRL #isedchat
  • ElemSciTchr Feb 23 @ 9:24 PM EST
    Jumping back to A1: I also see a prolonged childhood in our girls. Most not as in a hurry to "grow up" as when boys in class. #isedchat
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:25 PM EST
    And now, as a senior, she could care less about dating. She's focused on her future :) #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan
  • skeeTX Feb 23 @ 9:25 PM EST
    his does encourage interaction w/ girls. Multi school dances, and they'll host freshman mixer next year. #isedchat
    In reply to @Learn21Tech
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:25 PM EST
    As so many students do with religious studies, volunteering, working and plain old life. @AEspanola96 #isedchat
    In reply to @AEspanola96
  • sarahhanawald Feb 23 @ 9:26 PM EST
    I know all-girls schools can be deliberately counter culture in terms of societal stereotypes & early sexualization. #isedchat
    In reply to @Learn21Tech
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:26 PM EST
    Yep, we try to work on that through social events and academic/service experiences #isedchat
    In reply to @Learn21Tech, @skeeTX
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:26 PM EST
    Q4. How do you develop/build curricula and community in single gender ed that doesn't reinforce stereotypes? #isedchat
  • AEspanola96 Feb 23 @ 9:27 PM EST
    I think if you have the opportunities for that then you would turn out fine and have no problems #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:27 PM EST
    I meant Q3 :-) #isedchat
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:27 PM EST
    This is an area that research supports: girls in single sex environments hold less stereotypical views #isedchat
    In reply to @sarahhanawald, @Learn21Tech
  • Learn21Tech Feb 23 @ 9:29 PM EST
    more girls in my single-gender school would openly claim they are feminists + activists- very interesting #isedchat
    In reply to @lblanken, @sarahhanawald
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A3 Developing curriculum that avoids stereotypes is easier than dealing with community traditions, etc. #isedchat
  • lcarroll94 - Moderator Feb 23 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A4. Good question! I'm not sure that my HS experience did not reinforce stereotypes in some ways. #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan
  • AEspanola96 Feb 23 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3: I feel if you dont talk about the stereotype you are less likely to reinforce it but stereotypes are hard to avoid #isedchat
  • sarahhanawald Feb 23 @ 9:31 PM EST
    I think networking is invaluable. Just went to @girlsschools & @NYSAIS symposium & saw powerful collaboration/ideas #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan, @girlsschools, @NYSAIS
  • skeeTX Feb 23 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A4: by encouraging Ss to research alternative perspectives, debating, bringing in speakers to offer another view #isedchat
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Traditions are hard... like white dresses at graduation. Most all-girls I know have that expectation, including mine @lblanken #isedchat
    In reply to @lblanken
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A3 I feel like I've always tried to avoid stereotypes in my classes, even in co-ed environments. Not diff from ss environment #isedchat
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A3. The @GurianInstitute is a great resource for building successful curricula for singer gender ed. #isedchat
    In reply to @GurianInstitute
  • AEspanola96 Feb 23 @ 9:32 PM EST
    we had a transgender student in my HS graduation so we all ended up wearing yellow gowns #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan, @lblanken
  • ElemSciTchr Feb 23 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A3: Multilayered process: have to consider resources, activities, expectations, pedagogy. Implicit and explicit curriculum. #isedchat
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Yep. There's some grumbling sometimes in the moment, but they manage to rationalize it--and get nostalgic #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan
  • skeeTX Feb 23 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Traditions shouldn't be just because it's what has always been done. #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan, @lblanken
  • ElemSciTchr Feb 23 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Agreed. I think traditions might be hardest part! Both in activities and traditional course activities. #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan, @lblanken
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:34 PM EST
    I agree, but they can be challenging to overturn. Just this year we are allowing pants. It's a huge deal. @skeeTX @lblanken #isedchat
    In reply to @skeeTX, @lblanken
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Question 4 is coming up…. #isedchat
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Q4. Role modeling leadership; should faculty and administrators be of the same gender as the students? Why/why not? #isedchat
  • skeeTX Feb 23 @ 9:36 PM EST
    I know, it can be an uphill battle. I struggle with need for uniforms. Are Ss comfortable to learn? #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan, @lblanken
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A4 I think you need a mix. But I think certain roles need to be the same gender, i.e. head of school #isedchat
  • skeeTX Feb 23 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A4: a good T is a good T regardless of gender. BUT, some Ss have difficulty with not same gender. Have seen it w/ boys & girls #isedchat
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A4. I believe value in both. I want my students to see women in powerful positions AND see men who care about their success #isedchat
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Yep--big struggle--understand the reasoning, but maybe there are variations. #isedchat
    In reply to @skeeTX, @NolaraeCronan
  • ElemSciTchr Feb 23 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A4: Some mixed feelings on this. On one hand, YES. Powerful statement. On other hand, can feel unbalanced and exclusionary. #isedchat
  • AEspanola96 Feb 23 @ 9:39 PM EST
    People of high positions would be better as same gender, but always provide a mix of genders to provide diff perspectives #isedchat
  • sarahhanawald Feb 23 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A great question. Role modeling is so important. @rhawk & I just researched the number of women in tech in #isedchat schools
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan, @rhawk
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A4 We have some fantastic male teachers. They really believe in girls education, and I think that's what counts. #isedchat
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:40 PM EST
    It's the exclusionary aspect that worries me at times. And what message does that send to our students @ElemSciTchr #isedchat
    In reply to @ElemSciTchr
  • ElemSciTchr Feb 23 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A4 (part 2): On the other hand, I feel very strongly that women's teams at all levels should be coached by women. Not consistent. #isedchat
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:41 PM EST
    Is there a link we could explore? @sarahhanawald @rhawk #isedchat
    In reply to @sarahhanawald, @rhawk
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:41 PM EST
    I'm in tech/CS. That's an area where i think having women is important. Sends a message #isedchat
    In reply to @sarahhanawald, @NolaraeCronan, @rhawk
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:42 PM EST
    And isn't it important for girls to see men who care about them & their success? Especially men saying "use your voice" @lblanken #isedchat
    In reply to @lblanken
  • ElemSciTchr Feb 23 @ 9:42 PM EST
    I'm also cognizant that certain departments at our school become more male dominated in US. That worries me, too. #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan
  • skeeTX Feb 23 @ 9:42 PM EST
    UCONN women coached by Gino. #isedchat
    In reply to @ElemSciTchr
  • bivey Feb 23 @ 9:42 PM EST
    Thank goodness, we're past that. Expectation of white, but not necessarily dresses. :-) #IsedChat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan, @lblanken
  • ElemSciTchr Feb 23 @ 9:43 PM EST
    Yep. I'm an ND grad and huge Muffet McGraw fan! #isedchat
    In reply to @skeeTX
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Agreed, and for men to support women's leadership--in students, in colleagues--really powerful for girls to see. #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Question 5 is coming up…. #isedchat
  • bivey Feb 23 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A4 Hangar Hall is entirely female and it works well for them. But I think it depends on what you're trying to model and why. #isedchat
  • ConsultJodi Feb 23 @ 9:45 PM EST
    Part of that is the recession and AI. Education is safer than real estate/banking. #isedchat
    In reply to @ElemSciTchr, @NolaraeCronan
  • sarahhanawald Feb 23 @ 9:46 PM EST
    yes, but apologies as it's a very rudimentary page--has our resources posted though https://t.co/4veEBQoKzL #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan, @rhawk
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:46 PM EST
    Q5. How can/do single gender schools react/support gender nonconforming students? #isedchat
  • bivey Feb 23 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A4 My school looks for gender balance but if there's to be over-representation, we'd skew female. Currently 3+ genders on staff. #isedchat
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A5. How do single gender schools support gender nonconforming students? First remember they are children, then meet their needs. #isedchat
  • bivey Feb 23 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A5 I think ideally we're supporting a range of gender expressions anyway; gender identities can then become a natural next step. #isedchat
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A5 This is one we're still working on. We have a generally supportive environment, so I'm hopeful. #isedchat
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:49 PM EST
    In what ways does your school support a range of gender expressions? @bivey #isedchat
    In reply to @bivey
  • sarahhanawald Feb 23 @ 9:49 PM EST
    I agree--natural extension of letting each student self-define #isedchat
    In reply to @bivey
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:50 PM EST
    We just haven't had to confront this issue directly yet. #isedchat
  • bivey Feb 23 @ 9:50 PM EST
    I think the focus on "student voice" and "authentic self" helps. And when my seventh graders designed a unit on... #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:51 PM EST
    I get the sense that many single gender schools are working on this. Hopeful is a great place to start :-) @lblanken #isedchat
    In reply to @lblanken
  • bivey Feb 23 @ 9:51 PM EST
    ... "What is a girl?" their conclusion was essentially "However anyone who identifies as a girl wants to be." :-) #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan
  • ElemSciTchr Feb 23 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A5: Not much experience to share here, but I think student education is just as important as policies and faculty training. #isedchat
  • AEspanola96 Feb 23 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A5. I think it's a bit difficult bc of gender expectations but it's something i think everyone is working on. SUPPORT! #isedchat
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:51 PM EST
    That's a really good point #isedchat
    In reply to @bivey, @NolaraeCronan
  • bivey Feb 23 @ 9:52 PM EST
    We had trans boys in the classes of 2011 and 2016. Several kids out as non-binary now, plus grads. #isedchat
    In reply to @lblanken
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Education of the whole community is important. #isedchat
    In reply to @ElemSciTchr
  • DJFTLL Feb 23 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Carefully curated #k12 & #edtech resources at my global https://t.co/icd47a3ucV edu-library. #ISEDchat #PAedchat #LessonUP #saskedchat
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:53 PM EST
    I love that! And isn't that what we are working towards in all areas of school! @bivey #isedchat
    In reply to @bivey
  • bivey Feb 23 @ 9:53 PM EST
    And some degree of parent outreach, too. #isedchat
    In reply to @ElemSciTchr
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:55 PM EST
    We have a handful of grads, and handful of students who are gender fluid. #isedchat
    In reply to @bivey
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:55 PM EST
    Last question coming up…. #isedchat
  • bivey Feb 23 @ 9:55 PM EST
    I think so! And I loved it too. Here's my blog from midway through the process: https://t.co/jiJlgnm6EG #isedchat
    In reply to @NolaraeCronan
  • bivey Feb 23 @ 9:56 PM EST
    I think we're going to be seeing more of this, just like w/kids increasingly identifying within a range of sexualities. #isedchat
    In reply to @lblanken
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:56 PM EST
    Q6. Every so often an article will surface saying single gender ed is too old school. How to we fight that? #isedchat
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Q6 part two, do we need to? #isedchat
  • bivey Feb 23 @ 9:59 PM EST
    A6 Honestly, I acknowledge it's sometimes true, but is decidedly not so with my school. #isedchat
  • NolaraeCronan Feb 23 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Thanks for the share @bivey #isedchat
    In reply to @bivey
  • lblanken Feb 23 @ 9:59 PM EST
    A6 I've seen those articles. :) We just have to keep doing our work in support of our students. #isedchat