"Education has been slow to adapt to the pace of change, which is evident in the lack of quality classroom resources and gender diversity in curriculum. This latest Student Voice booklet, Affirming Gender Diversity, helps fill that void and demonstrates the Canadian Teachers’ Federation’s ongoing commitment to social justice, quality inclusive publicly funded public education, and the teaching profession. As classroom teachers, we work diligently to make certain our students are valued as individuals, and we strive for our interactions to be reflective of inclusive practices. As a society, we must endeavour to safeguard the full enjoyment of human rights for our gender diverse populations, and that includes helping make students’ lives safer while strengthening their ability to live free of harassment and discrimination. By creating safer spaces and adopting inclusive language, we can better foster the protection of dignity and authenticity."