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Blog post: Should LGBT History be Taught in NYC Schools?

Oct 18, 2011 / Posted by Christina — 0 comments

We put up a new poll today!

The poll focuses on a recent resolution that was proposed in NYC to include LGBT historical figures in curriculum and textbooks. It is similar a law that passed in July in California, SB48. You can learn more about the resolution and SB48 here ...

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Blog post: NYC Council Member Proposes SB48 - Like Bill for NYC Education System

Oct 18, 2011 / Posted by Christina — 1 comment

Last week openly gay Queens City Council Member Daniel Dromm celebrated National Coming Out Day by coming out in support of LGBT history. On October 14th he proposed a resolution asking the New York City Department of education to implement a curriculum and to access textbooks that include LGBT historical ...

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Blog post: Senior Lesbian Student in Mississippi Excluded From Yearbook

May 06, 2010 / Posted by Allegra — 1 comment

Ceara Sturgis, a graduating Senior at Wesson Attendance Center in Wesson, Miss., found last week after months of fighting school officials over her desire to wear a tuxedo in her senior photo, that she has been left out of the yearbook entirely.

Ceara wasn't necessarily suprised by the fact ...

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Blog post: Support safe schools.

Mar 27, 2010 / Posted by Allegra — 0 comments

A 2007 study found that in NY State, 64% of LGBT High School students reported feeling unsafe in their schools. Help make schools in your area safer by supporting LGBT youth and the agencies that serve them…and advocate for school change by supporting organizations like GLSEN (Gay Lesbian Straight ...