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Transgender Day of Visibility
Recognized by LAUSD March 27-31st
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Current Commemorations
March is...
NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
National Women's History Month celebrates the rich and inspiring heritage of the contributions of women to the United States. For information and materials, visit National Women’s History Project at www.nwhp.org Additionally, check out our Advisory Lessons for more resources.
Some of our most pertinent Advisory Lessons can be found below.
Stories of Excellence - Vice President Kamala Harris
Stories of Excellence - Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Stories of Excellence - Caster Semenya
Stories of Excellence - Margaret Chase Smith
Stories of Excellence - Carson Pickett
Stories of Excellence - Pauli Murray
WE ARE ONE: STANDING WITH IMMIGRANT FAMILIES AWARENESS MONTH
We Are One: Standing with Immigrant Families Awareness Month was designated by the LA School Board to increase and improve resources for students, staff, and families, and develop supports for post-graduate college and career opportunities for undocumented students. Read the board resolution here.
Harvard recently published resources for helping newcomers in the classroom, read more about their findings here. The following Advisory Lessons may be used to explore this topic with students.
What are Unaccompanied Minors?
For more information related to LAUSD's efforts to support immigrant families, check out the We are One homepage.
Additional commemorations can be found on our Commemorative Calendar including:
Transgender Day of Visibility
World Down Syndrome Day
Cesar Chavez Day
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April is...
AUTISM AWARENESS & NEURODIVERSITY AWARENESS MONTH
Autism Awareness & Neurodiversity Awareness Month highlights the need for education and awareness about neurodiversity as well as other topics within the autism community. The Office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity has an Advisory Lesson to share with students about Neurodiversity. For more information, please check out Autism Society.
NATIONAL ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Arab America and the Arab America Foundation launched the National Arab American Heritage Month initiative in 2017, with just a handful of states recognizing the initiative. In 2021, Congress, the U.S. Department of State, and 37 state governors issued proclamations commemorating the initiative.The President of the United States recognized the month of April as National Arab American Heritage Month with a special commemorative letter to our organization.
Please visit the Arab American Foundation and History for more information.
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
Sexual Assault Awareness Month calls upon all people to share responsibility for protecting each other from sexual assault, supporting victims when it does occur and bringing perpetrators to justice. Visit the National Sexual Violence Resource Center for more information.
Resources for the following commemorations can be found on our Commemorative Calendar including:
Month of the Military Child
Day of Silence
Commemoration of the Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
Denim Day
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Department Contact
Coordinator:
Judy Chiasson, Ph.D
Email: judy.chiasson@lausd.net
Office email: humanrelations@lausd.net
Phone: (213) 505-4744
