"Don't Say Gay" legislation, a school district far to the north is offering teachers an alternative.On Tuesday, a letter began circulating on social media which showed the Fargo Public Schools district in Fargo, North Dakota, offering Florida teachers a more welcoming alternative.
Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota by population, and the district sending the letter is the third-largest in the state, with roughly 11,300 students."You don't know us, so we'll start with this important statement," the letter, addressed to teachers in Florida, began. "We are way OK with saying gay, or straight, or LGBTQ+.
Though we have a long way to go to become a fully inclusive community, we believe it is an injustice to diminish any individual's gender identity in any way.
People should be welcomed to show up as their authentic selves!"The letter was authored by district Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi, Director of Equity and Inclusion Dr.