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Our Groups of Friends
In this activity, students examine the diversity of their groups of friends.
January 21, 2012
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The Religious Liberty Task Force Is More Sword Than Shield
On Monday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the creation of a task force that—in the name of “religious liberty”—threatens to systemically oppress LGBTQ students. The time for educators to demonstrate their allyship is now.
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Teaching Consent Doesn't Have to Be Hard
What if teaching consent to middle school students was so easy and uncontroversial that every school did it? The good people at Power Up, Speak Out! believe that's possible.
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Students Weigh in on the Golden Globes, #MeToo and #TimesUp
After watching highlights from the Golden Globes, this high school class engaged in some deep discussions about advocacy.
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What I Finally Learned in My Silence
This teacher participated in GLSEN’s National Day of Silence for years, but during the 2018 event, she gained incredible perspective. This is her reflection.
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The Wind Passed Through Wyoming and Held Your Name
This poem was written as a tribute on the 20th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death, connecting him to the painful history of anti-LGBTQ violence.
July 12, 2018
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Jamel Myles Deserved Better
A 9-year-old boy died by suicide last week after enduring anti-gay bullying at school. It’s an all-too-familiar story—and the time to take these action steps toward a more inclusive school environment is now.
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We Love That Teachers Are Speaking Up for LGBTQ Students
As some push back against lessons about gender equality and sexual identities, we stand firm with educators who do the work to protect and support LGBTQ students.
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‘Bibi’ Lesson 2: Intersectionality in ‘Bibi’
In this second of three lessons on the film ‘Bibi,’ students will apply the concepts of intersectionality, privilege and oppression to characters from the film ‘Bibi.’
June 2, 2020
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Stop Talking in Code: Call Them Black Boys
A Black educator challenges colleagues to consider the school-based and societal implications of calling Black boys “Black males.”