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The Trouble With Women’s History Month
The trouble with Women’s History Month—with all these special months—is that they encourage people to think that problems have been solved.
Why Women’s History Month Matters in 2016
Women’s History Month is a crucial time to remind the nation and the world of women’s important work and the barriers that exist to full gender equality.
Thanks to the “Singular ‘They’”

Activists and allies from a variety of identity groups work hard to dismantle exclusionary conceptions of gender. In the classroom, teachers have an opportunity to extend this work, one sentence at a time.
“Own Your Voice”

Journalist and educator Maria Hinojosa has a lot to say about how to elevate student voices.
How to Craft an Open Classroom
A teacher examines the intentionality that creates a safe and inclusive environment for LGBT students.
How Do I Teach What I Don’t Know?
After regretting her response to a student’s body-image concerns, this teacher plans to use her own body struggles to offer a stronger response next time.