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January 12, 2012

The Courage to Speak Up

I didn’t say a word. I never saw myself as a person to let a homophobic comment slide. Even from another adult. Even from someone with more power than me in the hierarchy of the school structure. But that day, in that conversation, I just let it go.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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Issue 53, Summer 2016

The New Sex Ed

A more inclusive model is gaining popularity. Is it coming to your school? Could it?

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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Issue 12, Fall 1997

Nations Within

American Indian scholar Karen Gayton Swisher envisions effective education for all Indian children.

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June 17, 2020

A Landmark Supreme Court Case For LGBTQ Educators and Students

LGBTQ pride flag flying in front of courthouse-like building.

On June 15, the Supreme Court's decision in 'Bostock v. Clayton County, GA' made it illegal for employers to discriminate against LGBTQ people in the workplace.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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Issue 44, Summer 2013

The Gender Spectrum

Teaching Tolerance illustration of person divided by one side pink and other blue

Move beyond the pink/blue binary to support students who don’t conform to narrow gender norms.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

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I Didn't Know There Were Cities in Africa: Challenging Children's-and Adult's-Misperceptions about the African Continent

In her article, Randolph delineates the profound impact of perpetuating stereotypical representations of Africa and its people by arranging them into three levels and then providing recommendations for how to combat them when creating learning experiences for students in the United States.

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Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Immigration

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History

Geography

September 28, 2018

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Issue 17, Spring 2000

Finding My Stride

A gay student takes the bold step of being true to himself

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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January 31, 2019

On Intersectionality and Allyship

Young African-American teenager raising their hand in class.

If we want to be allies to our students, we have to recognize—and honor—their full identities. That means also recognizing and working to remedy interlocking systems of oppression.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

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Issue 28, Fall 2005

'Good Morning Boys and Girls'

Teaching Tolerance illustration of two kids of different genders 'facing-off' being separated by their teacher

When a simple greeting engenders stereotypes.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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July 25, 2016

A Teachable Moment on Gender Fluidity

This writer and LGBT advocate spoke to a group of middle school students about being gender fluid. The next day, an unforgettable email showed them the power of open and honest dialogue.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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