The Safe Schools Project is proud to announce Inclusive Progress Rainbow Flags for classrooms in its effort to make sure LGBTQIA2S+ students and staff feel safe at school. The Inclusive Progress Rainbow Flag is 12” x 18” and includes grommets. Inspired by Conor O’Brien, he/him, Santa Cruz High School Rainbow Alliance Advisor, who writes: “LGBTQ+ […]
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February 19, 2025 The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County wants to remind parents, students, and educators that Executive Orders (EO) issued by the Trump Administration do not change California’s legal protections for, and Santa Cruz County’s support for transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex youth to access medical care and attend safe and inclusive
Despite what you may read or hear from the U.S. Government or President, the US Constitution determined that education is a “States Rights” issue. This means that the California Constitution and Education Code governs public schools and how teachers teach in California. Throughout the Education Code there are many protections for LGBTQ+ students and those
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The Safe Schools Project is proud to announce the Rainbow Conference — a day of celebration, community, and learning for young people and the adults who support them. For teens: Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit of the Central Coast — Fall 2024 Student Summit Registration For adults: Parents/Guardians, Educators, and Adult Allies “Understanding Gender”
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Queer & Trans Youth Spring 2023 May 6: Boardwalk Pride, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 12-7pm, Santa Cruz, Sponsored by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk & Santa Cruz Pride May 13: 3rd Annual Celebration of LGBTQIA+ High School, Junior High, and Middle School Graduates, New Brighton Middle School, 4-5:30pm, Capitola, Sponsored by Safe Schools Project May 13: 26th Annual Queer Youth Leadership
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June 23, 2022 For Immediate Release: The Safe Schools Project joined other local and state organizations in responding to a recent lawsuit filed against the Spreckels Unified School District and in support of LGBTQ+ students. Below is the joint statement. Joint Statement in Support of LGBTQ+ Students in Response to Lawsuit Filed Against Spreckels Union
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The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Celebration of LGBTQIA+ High School, Junior High, and Middle School Graduates taking place directly before the 2023 Queer Youth Leadership Awards. Saturday, May 13, 2023 New Brighton Middle School, Capitola Time: 4:00-5:30 pm Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Graduates right before the 26th Annual Queer Youth
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The Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County, Safe Schools Project, and Our Gente (a program of the Epicenter of Monterey County) are proud to present a supportive space for LGBTQIA+ and allied youth in Monterey, San Benito, & Santa Cruz Counties. The Umbrella is Open for Everyone Saturday, October 8, 20229:30 am –
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Santa Cruz County LGBTQIA+ High School, Junior High, and Middle School Students The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Celebration of LGBTQIA+ High School, Junior High, and Middle School Graduates via streaming. July 11, 2021 2:00 PM Find us on Facebook Watch the LGBTQIA+ Celebration >> The event
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