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Madres de Plaza de Mayo

Every Thursday, the Madres march around the plaza while wearing white head scarves to bring attention to the children of Argentina that have been taken and never returned.

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Grade Level

6-8

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

August 8, 2017

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Graça Machel

Graça Machel dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of children—especially those who have fallen victim to war—all over the world.

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Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

Subject

Civics

History

Geography

August 8, 2017

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Ela Bhatt was a pioneer in women’s empowerment and grassroots development. In addition to establishing the Self-Employed Women’s Association in India, Bhatt also founded India’s first women’s bank, Cooperative Bank of SEWA, and served as a member of the Parliament of India from 1986 to1989.

Learning for Justice Staff

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Class Gender & Sexual Identity

Subject

History

Economics

August 7, 2017

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Bella Abzug

Bella Abzug was a prominent liberal activist and politician in the 1960s and 1970s who championed women’s rights, human rights and the environment.

Learning for Justice Staff

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Class Gender & Sexual Identity

Subject

Civics

History

August 7, 2017

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August 2, 2017

Six Ways to Stand Behind Your LGBT Students

During the back-to-school season, prioritize LGBT inclusivity in your classroom and school.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

article

July 26, 2017

LGBT Students

This online sidebar accompanies the Teaching Tolerance article " Possession Obsession." LGBT teenagers have the same vulnerabilities to abusive dating as straight kids—and then some. “There’s an added layer for these

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

article

July 26, 2017

Personal Stories

This online sidebar accompanies the Teaching Tolerance article " Possession Obsession." Anna Sanchez (not her real name), 19, wishes her school had taught that control can signal abuse rather than love. At age 13, she

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

article

July 18, 2017

Why Heteronormativity Is Harmful

The argument is not whether being LGBT is a choice. The argument is around the choice made by adults—including educators—whether or not to unconditionally support a child.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

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Challenging Gender Stereotyping and Homophobia in Sports

This lesson discusses common characteristics and stereotypes that are associated with athletes.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

July 11, 2017

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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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