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The Value of GSA Day
Creating safe spaces for LGBT students and their allies is crucial, and hosting a GSA Day is one step toward that safety. Find out how Oakland Unified School District got it done.
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Unpacking Sexism After Lunch
As my 10th-grade students came back from lunch, it was clear that a few of my more squirrely young men needed time to readjust to the ways of a classroom after being away all summer. “It’s just a joke between us, Mr. Greenslate,” said Aaron. “We all know Jason from outside of school, and so that’s just how we mess around. Once you know us better you’ll understand.”
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MLK day
What groups do I belong to?
What are my identities?
How do I know I’m part of a group?
What groups do I belong to?
How do I know I’m part of a group?
How do I see myself? Is it the same way others see me?
What identities do I share with my family? What identities do I have...
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Supermom Saves the Day
Who says girls can't be superheroes? Sheila and her classmates learn that both girls and boys can be superheroes, thanks to their teacher, Mrs. Miller.
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Supermom Saves the Day
Who says girls can't be superheroes?
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Day of the Girl 2015
Here’s how one teacher is engaging her students on Day of the Girl, observed annually on October 11. Try these ideas in your classroom, too.
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Perspectives on Women’s Equality Day
Celebrate the 19th Amendment with diverse readings from our free Text Library.
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School Days for Transgender Youth
It can be difficult for gender-non-conforming students to navigate school—but there are things you can do to help.
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Climate Day House Lesson
What do we gain when we learn about the lived experiences of other people?
How do our similarities and differences impact the relationships we have with people inside and outside our own identity groups?
What do we gain when we learn about the lived experiences of other people?
What are the challenges of celebrating what we have in common while...
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Gender Neutral Day
Do the ways we present our identities change depending on where we are or the people we are with?