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September 19, 2018

The Brett Kavanaugh Controversy Has Inspired a Dangerous Defense

Calls for due process are understandable. But dismissing allegations of sexual assault as typical teenage behavior sends a dangerous message to all young people.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

September 12, 2018

Hate at School: August 2018

Student with long hair and purple book bag on.

In the first month that students returned to school in much of the United States, we found that hate picked up where it left off last year.

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Religion Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

August 29, 2018

A 9-year-old boy died by suicide last week after enduring anti-gay bullying at school. It’s an all-too-familiar story—and the time to take these action steps toward a more inclusive school environment is now.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

August 27, 2018

On Truth and Neutrality

Encouraging fellow educators to commit to tackling the tough topics.

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Religion Ability Class Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity

August 8, 2018

Learning for Justice 101: A Guide to Our Resources

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Perhaps you get our magazine and you’ve used our films. But Learning for Justice offers so much more! As a new school year starts, we review some of our favorite—and most popular—resources.

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Slavery Religion Ability Class Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

Issue 60, Fall 2018

TT’s NEW LGBTQ Best Practices Guide

We’ve learned a lot in the last few years about what LGBTQ students need to thrive. This excerpt from our new guide offers insight into how even small policy adjustments can make a big difference in the lives of queer and nonbinary students.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

July 31, 2018

The Religious Liberty Task Force Is More Sword Than Shield

Jeff Sessions the Attorney General of the United States of America at the Department of Justice

On Monday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the creation of a task force that—in the name of “religious liberty”—threatens to systemically oppress LGBTQ students. The time for educators to demonstrate their allyship is now.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

July 5, 2018

No Gender Cops in Classrooms

Sitting student silhouetted against light

Legislators in Ohio are debating whether to require teachers to inform guardians if a student comes out as transgender. If signed into law, the bill could have devastating consequences for trans students.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

June 11, 2018

What I Finally Learned in My Silence

Students rushing through the hallways in school | Teaching Tolerance

This teacher participated in GLSEN’s National Day of Silence for years, but during the 2018 event, she gained incredible perspective. This is her reflection.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

May 30, 2018

Learning When to Listen

One teacher explains the value of knowing when to identify with your students when they tell you about their lives—and when to be quiet and listen.

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Religion Ability Class Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity

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The Brett Kavanaugh Controversy Has Inspired a Dangerous Defense

Hate at School: August 2018

Jamel Myles Deserved Better

On Truth and Neutrality

Learning for Justice 101: A Guide to Our Resources

TT’s NEW LGBTQ Best Practices Guide

The Religious Liberty Task Force Is More Sword Than Shield

No Gender Cops in Classrooms

What I Finally Learned in My Silence

Learning When to Listen

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