Los Angeles Schools Develop Guide for Elementary 'Rainbow Clubs' to Promote LGBTQ+ Liberation

The LAUSD's Guide for Rainbow Clubs in Elementary Schools

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has developed a guide for organizing "Rainbow Clubs" in elementary schools. These clubs are intended for LGBTQ+ elementary students and their friends.

The guide, produced by LAUSD's Human Relations, Diversity, and Equity department, includes lessons on LGBTQ+ liberation, activism, and protest art. It provides a 20-page activity guide with a comprehensive list of discussion topics and lessons for the clubs.

The Activity Guide for LGBTQ+ Identity

The activity guide mentioned in the content is designed for elementary students and focuses on LGBTQ+ identity. It includes various activities such as art, books, games, and other related activities.

The guide also highlights the concept of Rainbow Clubs, which are inclusive spaces for elementary students to explore LGBTQ+ topics. These clubs aim to celebrate and embrace different identities, including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Nonbinary, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Ace, and Two Spirit identities.

Focusing on LGBTQ+ Liberation

The section titled "LGBTQ+ Liberation" focuses on political activism within the LGBTQ+ community. It defines activists as individuals who strive to bring about change in areas they perceive as unfair. These activists raise their voices against injustices and collaborate with others to find solutions.

The article highlights the fight for social justice and focuses on two activists, Sylvia Rivera and Marsha Johnson, who were founders of the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries. The guide mentions that they identified as drag queens at times but could also identify as transgender today.

Encouraging Protest Art and LGBTQ+ Representation

A guide for club advisors is encouraging the creation of protest art with leftwing slogans like "no human is illegal" and "no ban, no wall." It also suggests an activity called "Love is Love" where students watch a short film about two male classmates who are romantically interested in each other. The guide includes discussion questions about LGBTQ+ representation in media.

Activities to Learn and Celebrate Pride

The article discusses a guide that suggests activities for students to learn about and celebrate Pride. One activity called "We've Got Pride" encourages students to share their experiences and knowledge about Pride events. The guide also recommends introducing students to the book "Twas The Night Before Pride," which tells the story of a child getting ready for a Pride parade. Additionally, students are encouraged to create their own "Pride float" through drawing.

Promoting LGBTQ+ Awareness and Acceptance

According to The Daily Wire, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has been promoting LGBTQ+ awareness and acceptance among students. They encouraged students to celebrate Pride month by engaging in activities such as coloring in LGBTQ+ coloring books, taking ally pledge cards, and playing LGBTQ+ Bingo. The LAUSD has also introduced lesson plans curated by an organization that supports the idea of children transitioning to the opposite sex.

About LAUSD

The LAUSD's Human Relations, Diversity, and Equity Department did not provide a comment in response to a request. The LAUSD is the second-largest public school system in the United States.