Online School for GLBT Students

Monday, August 24, 2009

Maplewood-based school gets nationwide applicants
Published : Wednesday, 05 Aug 2009, 11:48 AM CDT
MAPLEWOOD, Minn. - An educator who has launched an online high school catering to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students says he's received applications from across the country.

David Glick says his GLBTQ Online High School removes gay students from potentially hostile school environments and puts them in a "welcoming educational community."

But, others say an online school would further alienate the students. David Johnson teaches social psychology at the University of Minnesota. Johnson says it would be much better to have those students in a regular high school setting.

The International Association for K-12 Online Learning says the Maplewood-based program is the first of its kind for gay students.

Finally, a safe place for GLBT students to learn with out fear of bias, bigotry and reprisal.

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No2Religion 85p · 814 weeks ago

First I'd like to thank you for being the first to comment on one of my posts.

I do agree that the creation of a school just for LGBT kids is, in a way giving in to reality. However, I think there is a certain segment of each group of students (LGBT, religious or delinquent) that can not function in a public school. Additionally, we do need to keep up the fight against bigotry so that a LGBT school is just another choice, not an escape.

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john_poson26 93p · 814 weeks ago

Just to let you know, I’ll be reading your post also.

John

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No2Religion 85p · 814 weeks ago

Thank you.

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stuffed 77p · 812 weeks ago

On one hand I think it is a good idea to try and cater for people so that they are not hounded as in a regular highschool environment where they are made to feel bad about their choices. On the other I agree it is a bit letting go of reality and is further segregating education however the choice is in the students and I think they will vote with their feet and choose which option will best suit them. At least this way they have the choice.

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No2Religion 85p · 812 weeks ago

I am glad there a place they can feel comfortable and be themselves. Hopefully, one day there won't be need. Until then...

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