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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.

All Michael really wants for his birthday is to be himself.

When a student directed an LGBT slur at a classmate, this teacher missed the teachable moment. He won’t let that happen again.

A pair of news stories this week reported that students were being silenced and punished when they attempted to speak up for others. This is disappointing.

Despite language barriers and inadequate translation, teachers can find clarity and solutions by reaching out to students’ families.

The theme of Women’s History Month 2013 is “Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.” Make March a jumping-off point for a year-long effort to invite female students into the world of STEM.

This teacher helps students find commonalities between their own complex lives and the experiences of children a world away.

When students express outrage over the “rape culture” in another country, the teacher brings the discussion closer to home for further exploration.