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The Value of GSA Day
Creating safe spaces for LGBT students and their allies is crucial, and hosting a GSA Day is one step toward that safety. Find out how Oakland Unified School District got it done.
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How to Craft an Open Classroom
A teacher examines the intentionality that creates a safe and inclusive environment for LGBT students.
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Center Survivors: A Resource for Families and Educators in Responding to Sexual Violence
When a young person experiences sexual assault, a survivor-centered approach—from parents, caregivers, educators and everyone involved in the survivor’s life—is essential.
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LGBTQ and Muslim Are Not Dichotomous Identities
Many people in United States hold the mistaken belief that LGBTQ people and Muslims are fundamentally at odds. As educators, we can teach the reality that LGBTQ Muslims exist and honor the voices of this identity group.
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Advice From the Experts
TT answers your tough questions. This time, we discuss teaching black history and honoring your and your students’ identities.
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‘Bibi,’ Complete Sentences and the Stories Students Need
LFJ is proud to introduce our short film, ‘Bibi.’ Here‘s the value it holds for students.
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Students Say Teach the Truth
An LFJ award winner centers her students’ perspectives in the current conversation about racism, social justice education and the need for an inclusive national narrative.
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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.
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Informational
Gawking, Gaping, Staring
In this personal narrative, Clare explores multiple facets of the self and questions why gender is still discussed as a binary. He acknowledges the tortured lives that many have lived as a result of their gender ambiguity and declares that all those who "gawk," "gape," and "stare" at those who are different never get it right.
July 14, 2014
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SWOOSH!
In this story, Hani faces the decision of removing her hijab in order to play in a basketball tournament or sitting on the bench and watching the game. With the support of her teammates, she stands up to injustice and makes an important decision.
May 19, 2017