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One Teacher in 10: LGBT Educators Share Their Stories

From the director of the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN) comes a new collection of accounts by openly gay and lesbian teachers who tell about their struggles and victories as they have put their own careers on the line to fight for justice.

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Kevin Jenningsis the founder and executive director of GLSEN. He lives in New York City.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 288 pages

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