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Teaching Stonewall
Stonewall’s history remains largely forgotten—and unknown among young people. In the cultural imagination, it remains shrouded in myth. But the true Stonewall story can be taught. Here’s how—and why.
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A Teachable Moment on Gender Fluidity
This writer and LGBT advocate spoke to a group of middle school students about being gender fluid. The next day, an unforgettable email showed them the power of open and honest dialogue.
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A More Complete Women’s History
Go beyond “famous firsts” and teach about the many ways women show up in the world.
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Countering Disinformation to Affirm Trans and Nonbinary Youth
With the increase in politically motivated attacks on the rights of transgender youth to receive affirming care, we must all work to create safer spaces in schools and in our communities for trans and nonbinary students. Understanding gender-affirming care for youth is an essential step, and the willingness to learn will help you counter the disinformation that endangers LGBTQ+ youth. These LFJ resources can help foster such understanding.
- Gender-Affirming Care: What It Is and Why It's Necessary
- Toolkit for "Being There for Nonbinary Youth"
- Policymakers and Lawmakers Want To Erase Trans Identities; Don’t Erase Them in Your School
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Proposed Bill: An Ethnic Studies Ban "on Steroids"
Exploring our differences does not divide us; it highlights our identities and reveals our shared humanity.
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You Spoke, We Listened
The Fall issue of Teaching Tolerance magazine and our 2016 election resources sparked a lot of reactions from readers, from a critique of our advice to appreciation for our cover art.
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Moving the Needle on Racial Equity
When Brian Siverson-Hall talks about racial equity, he’s not just looking for conversation—he’s looking for results.
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Insist on Persistent Women: Women's History in the K-8 Classroom
Young people need stories of persistent women who have fought for gender equality. Women's History Month is a good time for us to recommit to teaching those stories.
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The First National Trans Visibility March
Saturday will mark a historic moment in the fight to grant LGBTQ people equal access to public life and justice. The first National Trans Visibility March will bring together members of the transgender, gender-nonconforming and non-binary communities with allies in Washington, D.C., and in marches across the nation. We echo the marchers’ call with this question: What can you do to make sure students feel visible and heard in your school? We hope these resources can offer some answers.
- They Didn’t Back Down
- Nothing About Us Without Us Is for Us
- Jazz Jennings
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It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way
Although the problem is widespread, not every school is affected. About one-third of the educators reported witnessing no incidents in the fall of 2018. Some noted that school had been in session for only a few months
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