We, Wenatchee Pride, affirm the inherent dignity of each individual and are committed to protecting the rights and voices of the LGBTQ+ community, especially those of our youth. We strive to dismantle all identity-based oppression and build an inclusive environment for everyone in our community; this starts with equitable education opportunities, strong role models, and increased visibility. Heterenormativity and cisnormativity support an environment of erasure for children, and families, who don’t fit into either of these socially constructed narratives.

We firmly believe that inclusive policies create and foster positive school climates for all students, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. These policies help ensure a safe classroom space to learn and explore, which then helps to reduce stigma, discrimination, and erasure.

An inclusive curriculum benefits students of all sexual orientations and gender identities in several key ways:

Cisgender students gain an unbiased and more thorough understanding of the LGBTQ+ community while learning how to promote acceptance, empathy, and positive allyship;
LGBTQ+ students receive validation of their experiences and identities, allowing them to express their opinions and values, free of judgment and bullying.

Wenatchee Pride believes that not only is this poster educational, it’s also lifesaving.

LGBTQ youth who had access to spaces that affirmed their sexual orientation and gender identity consistently reported lower rates of attempting suicide. - Trevor Project

61.6 percent of LGBTQ students who took part in a recent GLSEN report stated school staff did not respond to reports of LGBTQ-related harassment or assault.

A great resource for families and educators to help create inclusive classrooms and schools: Human Rights Campaign - Welcoming Schools

Resource on the folks that created the Gender Unicorn. https://transstudent.org/gender/