Alberta School Trustee Apologizes For Suggesting Students Act Less Gay To Avoid Bullying
From Queerty
November 26, 2012 - 9:52am
At a meeting last week, where the Alberta School Boards Administration rejected a policy that would protect gay students and staff from discrimination, a trustee suggested kids be less open about their sexuality to prevent bullying. Dean Schaffrick made the remarks at a debate Monday as the ASBA considered an anti-bullying policy from Edmonton Public [...]
November 26, 2012 - 9:52am
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