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Council proclaims International Pronoun Day, highlights inclusion and school curriculum stance
Summary
Montgomery County Council recognized International Pronoun Day, with advocates describing how pronoun-sharing makes spaces safer. Council members reiterated that local curriculum and books are unchanged despite recent court rulings and emphasized continued support for inclusive practices.
Council President Kate Stewart led a proclamation recognizing International Pronoun Day and described it as part of the county’s broader inclusion work. Program leaders from Living Your Truth and the Rainbow Youth Alliance said sharing pronouns fosters safer classrooms and workplaces. "How you address someone... is very important," said West h Woods, program director for Living Your Truth, emphasizing the power of simple, everyday recognition.
Councilmember Kristen Mink and others stressed that recent Supreme Court rulings do not change Montgomery County public school curricula, materials, or teaching practices. The council and advocates discussed outreach materials, buttons to signal pronouns, and the new MOCO Pride Center as resources; staff noted digital materials and a short video will be available on the county website to highlight the site’s history and resources.
