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January 4, 2018

Toxic Masculinity Is Bad for Everyone: Why Teachers Must Disrupt Gender Norms Every Day

While we as a society work together for solutions to end mass violence, we educators need to rethink how we teach masculinity through our deeds and actions.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

December 21, 2017

Say No to “Boys Will Be Boys”

huddle of boys with girl in foreground feeling left out

How can we disrupt toxic masculinity in our boys as they come of age? Let’s start by eliminating some phrases from our homes and classrooms.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

December 18, 2017

One Student’s Journey From Anger to Acceptance

Sometimes student growth happens in ways we can’t anticipate or plan.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

December 11, 2017

What We Mean When We Say, “Toxic Masculinity”

As a consumer of news and a classroom teacher, how can I help my students make sense of the current news cycle? The term “toxic masculinity” can be useful vocabulary for these conversations.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

December 5, 2017

Resources for Addressing Sexual Assault and Harassment in Class

Start a conversation about sexual harassment and assault—or respond effectively when your students do—with these resources from the TT archives.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

December 5, 2017

Policy Checkup: Addressing and Preventing Sexual Assault in Schools

Students rushing through the hallways in school | Teaching Tolerance

Educators can use the #metoo movement as an opportunity to make sure their schools have policies in place to protect students and staff from sexual assault and harassment. Here’s how.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

December 4, 2017

What If My Student Discloses a Sexual Assault?

girl reading with face in hands sitting on hallway floor

This guidance from experts at the National Association of School Psychologists can help educators respond if a student discloses abuse or assault.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

November 30, 2017

Discussing Sexual Harassment in the Classroom

Whether or not the topic of sexual harassment comes up in class organically, teachers must address it with students. This teacher suggests ways to do that with sensitivity.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

November 14, 2017

One of the Great Teachable Moments of Our Time

This teacher recognizes the ongoing news surrounding Harvey Weinstein, Mike Oreskes and others as an opportunity to openly discuss sexually predatory behavior.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

October 6, 2017

My Female Student Wanted to Be Homecoming King

After being asked to advocate for a student, this teacher realizes a gap in her work: the importance of representation and empathy for the LGBT students in her school’s community. And she takes action.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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