quiddity
noun (kwid-uh-tee) The basic nature or essence of something, the “whatness” of a thing.
WHY SEX ED? Well, we teach kids about math, English, geography, science… but so many times, we don’t teach them about themselves and the bodies that they will inhabit for their whole lives. Teaching kids how to have responsible relationships, appropriate language, and factual knowledge about their bodies helps them to make educated choices as they grow older. Removing the stigma from these conversations will have lifelong, lasting effects will help kids connect with trusted adults when they need advice.
This class teaches a comprehensive approach to Relationships, Self-Esteem, Feelings and Attractions, Decisions and Actions, Puberty, Consent, Gender, Peer Pressure, and Healthy Relationships. Classes are taught to be gender-inclusive, LGBTQIA+ and trans rights positive, and values the inherent worth and dignity of every human being.
The curriculum is based off Our Whole Lives curriculum which has been used for over 20 years (1999) in the Unitarian Church and the United Church of Christ, but is a secular education. This curriculum is currently being used under another name in over 50 charter club schools in the Los Angeles area.