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Gender Savvy: Creating an Inclusive School Climate

Join Learning for Justice as we address these concerns with the support of Johanna Eager, director of Welcoming Schools. During this informative, interactive and insightful conversation, she'll share her expertise in bias-based bullying in schools, with emphasis on intersectionality, gender and LGBT inclusivity.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

January 20, 2016

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October 6, 2017

My Female Student Wanted to Be Homecoming King

After being asked to advocate for a student, this teacher realizes a gap in her work: the importance of representation and empathy for the LGBT students in her school’s community. And she takes action.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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July 5, 2018

No Gender Cops in Classrooms

Sitting student silhouetted against light

Legislators in Ohio are debating whether to require teachers to inform guardians if a student comes out as transgender. If signed into law, the bill could have devastating consequences for trans students.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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November 3, 2017

Hate at School: October 2017

Young African-American Child Sitting Against Locker

We tracked 90 hate incidents at schools in October alone—and that’s only what made the news. Just as important is the way schools respond, and in most cases, those responses don’t measure up.

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Bullying & Bias

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January 23, 2012

Portfolio Activity for “Class Outing”

LGBT educators enjoy more openness and acceptance than ever before. But their gains have been fragile and uneven. And many still feel it’s safest to teach from the closet.

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Issue 45, Fall 2013

This School Welcomes You

Teaching Tolerance illustration for Creating an LGBT-Inclusive School Climate

Best Practices // Creating an LGBT-Inclusive School Climate

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Religion Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

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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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Informational

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.

American Psychological Association

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6-8 9-12

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Gender & Sexual Identity

July 5, 2014

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Issue 41, Spring 2012

Class Outing

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

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Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

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October 22, 2013

Combating Course Content Segregation

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

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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