Idaho Safe Schools Coalition Mission:
To help Idaho schools become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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What’s Happening!
Boise State’s BGLAD Beach Party!
What: BGLAD Beach Party
Where: Boise State Student Union Building (SUB) – Lookout Room
When: Saturday, September 18th 7-10 Pm
Who: Youth under 21
Cost: $6 / $5 if dressed in beach attire
Questions: Contact BGLAD at bsubglad@gmail.com
Download event flier here!
Conference Scholarships!
With the help and support of The Pride Foundation, ISSC sponsored two students to attend the Community Strategic Training Initiative (CSTI) conference in Portland, OR July 30th – August 1st. Kat Davis and Alejandra Ayon, both from Borah High School, are very active ISSC members and eager to learn more, network, and share experiences.
More information about CSTI can be found on their website!
Les Bois Awards!
Congratulations are in order for ISSC and its members – we had 5 winners (and many more nominees) at the annual Les Bois LGBT Community Awards banquet, held on June 18th.
ELM (Community Leader) – to a LGBT individual for outstanding leadership and community service
Amy Herzfeld
OAK (Community Organization) – to a LGBT business or organization for its leadership and community service
Idaho Safe Schools Coalition
PONDEROSA (Organization Support) – to an organization outside the LGBT community for its service and support
Idaho Human Rights Education Center
HAWTHORN (Educator) – to an individual who has promoted LGBT education at a high school or college level
Krista Perry
ACORN (Youth) – to a LGBTA individual under the age of 21 who has exhibited outstanding leadership and service
Casey Dempsey, Centennial High School
James Howe Books for Sale!
We have signed copies of The Misfits, by James Howe, available for sale for $10. Please contact us if you’re interested in a copy or join us at our monthly steering committee meetings to pick one up.
The Misfits is a renowned young adult novel aimed at addressing, and dispelling, name-calling in middle school. It is the inspiration behind GLSEN’s annual No Name-Calling Week.
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