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Country Outposts
Life can be tough for LGBT students in rural schools. But like kids in more urban areas, that can change with the right kind of support from teachers and parents.
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Fighting for Inclusive Schools
Activist Carol Lerner advocates for children’s rights in Florida to reclaim the public education narrative from groups with discriminatory agendas.
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What’s So Bad About “That’s So Gay”?
Almost every teacher has heard students use the expression, “that’s so gay” as a way of putting down or insulting someone (or to describe something). These lessons will help students examine how inappropriate language can hurt, and will help them think of ways to end this kind of name-calling.
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Student Protests and the Complexities of Collective Action
When we encourage our students to consider how power and privilege affect them, we must also anticipate that they’re going to want to do something about injustices they see.
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Women's March Youth Ambassadors Lead the Way
The Women’s March on Washington Youth Ambassadors are sending a message: Young people’s voices must be heard.
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Have the Courage to Teach
Equity and social justice work in schools is easier said than done. This educator offers four steps for turning talk into action.
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Power To The Pupils
Anyone who laments that American young people are apathetic, uninvolved or not sufficiently outraged clearly isn't up on the news.
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Fight for Every Child
Connecting teachers and families is a high priority for Julia Zigarelli.