Graciela Slesaransky-Poe, Ph.D.
drgracielaspoe.bsky.social
Graciela Slesaransky-Poe, Ph.D.
@drgracielaspoe.bsky.social
Inclusive Education Professor & Consultant. Advancing Inclusion & Belonging in Education | Consultant & Speaker | Building Welcoming Communities (in English and Spanish). Disability, gender, sexuality, and race advocate and ally. Dragon Boat World Champion
I had the privilege of leading a workshop for district leaders. Despite the challenging times, their unwavering support for every student is truly inspiring. Through an open and sometimes difficult conversation, we reinforced our collective dedication to inclusion. If I can help, please reach out.
February 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
4/4
Please reach out if I can support your organization, school, or institution in strengthening inclusion and belonging efforts. We are in this together—now more than ever.
February 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
3/4
Remember, one accepting adult can reduce LGBTQ youth suicide risk by 40%. Be that person! Let the queer and trans people in your life that you love them. That you see them. That you will do whatever you can to protect them.
February 20, 2025 at 11:08 PM
2/4
... and how to offer support, while also navigating the terror, chaos, danger, and anxiety the current administration is creating for them and their loved ones.
February 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Last night, I led another heartfelt discussion with Friends in the City senior citizens in Philly. Many attendees had trans loved ones in their lives and joined the session to better understand gender identity, pronouns. 1/3
February 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Reposted by Graciela Slesaransky-Poe, Ph.D.
President Trump banning the Associated Press from an event over their usage of "Gulf of Mexico" instead of "Gulf of America" may seem more absurd than alarming, but Trump's attacks on the free press are no joke.
AP statement on Oval Office access | The Associated Press
The Associated Press issued this statement on Tuesday from Executive Editor Julie Pace: As a global news organization, The Associated Press informs
www.ap.org
February 12, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Reposted by Graciela Slesaransky-Poe, Ph.D.
We can't say this enough:
"Transgender students’ rights weren’t dependent on Biden’s regulations—& can’t be erased by Trump’s order, said Kristina Moon, senior attorney with @EdLawCenterPA, a Phila.-based legal group that advocates for LGBTQ students."

There's also
State law
Federal regs
Case law.
Trump’s order rejecting ‘gender ideology’ contradicts Pa. rules for schools
Pennsylvania regulations define gender identity as a protected class — despite Trump’s order stating otherwise.
www.inquirer.com
January 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Yesterday I led another workshop for district and school leaders on understanding LGBTQIA+ students’ experiences in education. As an education professor and educational consultant and a mother of two queer kids, this work is deeply personal to me. If I can support your organization please reach out.
January 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM