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A student’s frustration over a math lesson offers an opportunity to learn about respect.

Slut-shaming is a dangerous phenomenon in schools, but there are ways to support students.

Listening to different viewpoints is a valuable skill for students. Getting them to that point can cause a few tense moments.

This teacher looks forward to a time when teachers have the freedom to be role models for their students.

This teacher wanted to empower her female students through literature. She boosted all students’ reading skills and self-confidence in the process.

When LGBT teachers have to live in fear of being outed, their capacity to service students in an authentic way is diminished.

Persepolis helped make the case for open discussion and books reflecting a variety of cultures.

In sports, machismo and closeted sexuality prevail. And players courageous enough to talk about their sexual orientation are, sadly, not on equal footing.

Move beyond the pink/blue binary to support students who don’t conform to narrow gender norms.

School policies that protect LGBT educators pave the way for more honest teacher-student relationships.