WorthyNewsBot Posted February 5, 2019 Group: Bots Followers: 3 Topic Count: 39,879 Topics Per Day: 6.47 Content Count: 44,225 Content Per Day: 7.18 Reputation: 983 Days Won: 2 Joined: 06/06/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted February 5, 2019 (Worthy News) - New Jersey has become the second state in the nation after California to adopt a law that requires schools to teach about LGBT history in a move hailed by civil rights groups as a step toward inclusion and fairness. Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat who promised to promote equality for gay and transgender people during his campaign, signed the bill Thursday. Among those celebrating the news was Jaime Bruesehoff of Vernon, whose 12-year-old transgender child, Rebekah, spoke in support of the bill in Trenton in December. “This bill is so important for our young people,” Bruesehoff said. “They need to see examples of themselves in the history being taught and in classes they are going to each day. We know representation matters. [ Source: USA Today (Read More...) ] The post New Jersey to require schools to teach LGBT history appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyKay Posted February 5, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 12 Topic Count: 385 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 7,692 Content Per Day: 1.94 Reputation: 4,809 Days Won: 3 Joined: 05/28/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted February 5, 2019 Being the history nerd that I am. I think all forums of history should be taught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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