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Paragraph 175

The German Reichstag passed the following version of Paragraph 175, which imposed harsher legal restrictions and penalties on sexual activity between men, in 1935. With this law came a dramatic increase in the number of individuals facing prosecution for homosexual activity.

German Reichstag

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

Geography

July 2, 2014

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Issue 56, Summer 2017

Toolkit for "A Matter of Life and Death"

Not sure where to begin teaching about religious diversity and liberty? Check out these resources.

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The Story of Suzie King Taylor

Doreen Rappaport tells the story of a young Suzie King Taylor and her brother who attended a secret school for black children in Georgia in the mid-1800s. Later on, Taylor would become the first black woman to teach openly in a freedmen's school.

Doreen Rappaport

Grade Level

K-2 3-5

Topic

Class Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

July 3, 2014

webinar

Voting and Voices: Engaging Students and Families in Democracy

Join Rock the Vote and Learning for Justice for a webinar on how you can engage your students and school community in our diverse democracy.

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Rights & Activism

September 11, 2018

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July 12, 2021

We Need LGBTQ-Affirming Learning Environments in Person or Otherwise

Teacher looking over a student's shoulder while pointing to something on their iPad.

All learning next school year—whether in-person, remote or hybrid—requires inclusive, safe spaces for students.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

article

July 28, 2023

Promote and Model Civic Responsibility

Going to Vote - a Black adult and child walking with "Vote Today" sign on sidewalk.

It’s one thing to learn about voting rights and civic responsibilities; it’s another to engage in action to make positive change in our communities.

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Rights & Activism

publication

Appendix A

The LGBTQ Library Books and Films for You and Your Classroom This list of books and films—with options for students of all ages and reading levels—offers a good starting place for educators who need to diversify their

November 6, 2018

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Issue 16, Fall 1999

Awakenings in Wawasee

An Indiana community responds to hate in its midst.

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August 10, 2018

The World We Wish For

Adult and child walking through door to the outside

On this difficult anniversary, it’s easy to feel weighed down by the events of the last 12 months. But a new school year offers the opportunity to not only resist but create.

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Rights & Activism

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Dancers on Wheels

This is the story of Kitty Lunn, who had an accident that left her a paraplegic. She went on to open her own dance company, and dance in the 1996 Olympics.

Janeen R. Adil

Grade Level

3-5

Topic

Ability

November 30, 2017

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