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Bayard Rustin’s participation in the civil rights movement enshrined his place in the history of the 20th century, and his life’s work has become newly relevant during a time when LGBTQ rights are at the forefront of the American conscience.

This teacher was prepared for her ‘speak up’ moment—and you can be, too!

The lesson series, “The Role of Gay Men and Lesbians in the Civil Rights Movement,” challenges instructors and students to rethink the ways in which race, gender, sexual orientation, politics and class intersect.

Many teachers still feel it’s safest to teach from the closet.

One writer describes his experience being both a gay man and an elementary school teacher.

What if you couldn't be you at work?

An LGBT student’s gratitude reminded this instructor to include diverse voices in her teaching all year.

In an ideal world, our students would be safe to openly be who they are at all times. Since the world we live in is far from ideal, we must support our students’ rights to privacy and trust them to make the decision to reveal their sexuality when they feel the time is right.