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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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“That’s So Gay” | From a Teacher’s Perspective
When this teacher, then a closeted lesbian, heard her students using the word gay negatively, she had to choose between playing it safe and genuinely fostering an inclusive classroom culture.
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Helping Girls Find Their Voices
Girls are more likely to have low self-esteem than boys, and what happens during classroom discussions can play a role, for better or worse.
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“Boys Know What Girls Want”: Messages in Popular Music
Do boys know what girls want? You might think so if you believe everything you hear in pop songs.
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Girls in STEM Fields
Teachers play a key role in helping girls realize that entering STEM careers is not only possible but necessary.
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Facing the School Dropout Dilemma: The interaction of sexual orientation with school dropout rates
The American Psychological Association (APA) published “Facing the School Dropout Dilemma: The interaction of sexual orientation with school dropout rates” on its website in 2012. The APA is widely regarded as the most prominent professional organization for psychologists in the United States.
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Z and Vielpunkt
Two male penguins finally get the egg they've been hoping for—based on a true story.
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Should Women Be Allowed in Combat?
This article addresses both sides of the question, "Should women be allowed in combat?"
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