Teachers have the ability to be champions for their students—in all of their intersectional identities, from gender, sexual orientation and race to religion and social class. I came out in high...
I recently wrote about how a recent trip to Ireland revealed that despite the faults of the American educational system, one thing we do get right is the separation of church and state. Soon after...
While the new film “Moonlight” tells the riveting coming-of-age story of a young queer Black man, it also serves as an artistic exposé about the oppressive school experiences of queer and non-gender...
Perceived bias is killing people. Dallas, Baton Rouge, Falcon Heights, Orlando, Cleveland—and so many other places. Our public education system can play a central role in bringing forth necessary,...
Coming out is never simple or easy, but it’s especially tough when you’re a teacher. The first time I “came out” to my students, it was a disaster. I was getting married in a neighboring state over...
