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“Say Yes” Again
Critical literacy can expose the assumption that whiteness is “normal” and provide students support for talking about difficult topics.
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Fourth graders and the 14th Amendment
Reading the U.S. Constitution prompts students to consider equality issues in their own lives.
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On ‘That’s So Gay’ and Learning Math
A student’s frustration over a math lesson offers an opportunity to learn about respect.
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Talk with Students About Slut-Shaming
Slut-shaming is a dangerous phenomenon in schools, but there are ways to support students.
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Students Deserve Diverse Role Models
This teacher looks forward to a time when teachers have the freedom to be role models for their students.
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Expanding Expectations for Students
This teacher wanted to empower her female students through literature. She boosted all students’ reading skills and self-confidence in the process.
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LGBT Teachers Need Allies
When LGBT teachers have to live in fear of being outed, their capacity to service students in an authentic way is diminished.
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The Double Standard of Coming Out
In sports, machismo and closeted sexuality prevail. And players courageous enough to talk about their sexual orientation are, sadly, not on equal footing.
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Out at Last
School policies that protect LGBT educators pave the way for more honest teacher-student relationships.
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The Gender Spectrum
Move beyond the pink/blue binary to support students who don’t conform to narrow gender norms.