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Islamic textbooks instruct students to teach gays a lesson

logointern1 — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:30:10 +0000

Concerned with America’s public school system?

When your six-year-old brings home a textbook that specifies “hellfire” as the only correct response to the question “What happens to someone who(...)

Gay student-teacher rehired and still gay

logointern1 — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:00:32 +0000

Seth Stambaugh, 23-year-old Oregon student-teacher, was fired in September from Sexton Mountain Elementary School following a complaint made by a 4th grader’s parent regarding the following(...)

Schools aren’t just failing at preventing bullying

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:57:45 +0000

Now seems to be a good time to remember that schools aren’t just failing at preventing bullying – they’re failing at educating American children.

If you haven’t seen the documentary Waiting for(...)

New Jersey libraries ban gay book

logointern2 — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:00:27 +0000

Two New Jersey libraries have banned a gay-themed book from circulation, the Courier Post reports.

The book entitled “Revolutionary Voices” is an anthology of written testimonies by gay(...)

Back to School: LGBT books in the curriculum

logointern1 — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:00:39 +0000

Educational Publisher Mason Crest is releasing a series of books on LGBT topics for middle school students.

The 15 book series The Gallup’s Modern Guide to Gay, Lesbian & Transgender Life will(...)

Parents protest Montana sex ed program teaching about gay relationships

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:00:15 +0000

(Helena, Mont.) A proposed sex education program that teaches fifth-graders the different ways people have intercourse and first-graders about gay love has infuriated parents and forced the(...)

Culhane: How to stop gay bullying

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:35:56 +0000

How can we stop the bullying against LGBT students? It turns out that sometimes, unfortunately, you have to sue the bastards.

Recently, a lawsuit was settled between a bullied, gay high(...)

Bronx teacher accused of bullying

logointern1 — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:04:17 +0000

A Bronx teacher is accused of bullying children in his classroom at South Bronx Charter School.

In court papers filed this week, Jared Alessandroni is accused of threatening to out a straight(...)

Catholic preschool won’t let student return because of lesbian parents

logointern1 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:47:21 +0000

A Catholic preschool in Boulder, Colo., will not be getting an “A” for Acceptance after telling a lesbian couple their child is not allowed to return to the school next year.

Sacred Heart of(...)

San Francisco school fund LGBT education program

logointern1 — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:47:16 +0000

Despite a budget shortfall in excess of $100 million, the San Francisco Unified School District approved funding for a program that fights discrimination against gay and lesbian students. The(...)