education

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education

society + culture

Québec Government Wants to Know What Your Deal Is With Homosexuality

A new government campaign asks simple questions to win all the points.

Kristen —

Mar 6, 2013

children's books

Daily Fix

book features

Utah School District Returns Controversial Lesbian Family Book To Shelves, We Win A Thing

Davis County, UT school board realizes that maybe letting books help teach students’ tolerance about same-sex families is actually an awesome idea.

Rose —

Jan 17, 2013

college

Daily Fix

society + culture

University of Iowa Brings Groundbreaking Gay Question to College Admissions

The University recently added an optional question on sexual orientation to their undergraduate application, as well as a non-binary gender option.

Cara —

Dec 14, 2012

Daily Fix

education

book features

Sir James Dyson Likes Vacuums, Dislikes French Lesbian Poetry

“Imagine how wonderful it would be to take a class on French lesbian poetry in university, but wait, who’s that British man in a suit, aspirating your French lesbian poetry…

Malaika —

Nov 17, 2012

Daily Fix

education

politics + activism

Utah School District Sued Over Limiting Access to Family Book, I Say Huzzah

Last Spring, a school district in Utah removed a book after 25 parents signed a petition for its removal. But decisions about access to age appropriate reading material shouldn’t be…

A.E. Osworth —

Nov 15, 2012

Daily Fix

education

society + culture

Teacher Accused of Causing Gayness, Which Is Incorrect and Impossible

A Floridian teacher stands up for her lesbian student, is blamed for student’s sexuality.

Kristen —

Nov 15, 2012

education

greatest hits

coming out

Six Accidental Educators Who Unintentionally Taught Me I Was Queer

“Sure, my gay studies were fairly superficial and not very diverse at all. But until I left town, my world was the opposite of diverse, and what teenager isn’t at…

Jenn —

Oct 31, 2012

college

education

school

Schooled: Remember That Gay Teacher You Had?

Ever wonder what that teacher was thinking? How they handled being out at work? Or did you wish they were more out and outspoken? Here are three real-life queer teachers…

Chandra —

Oct 30, 2012

canada

Daily Fix

society + culture

Toronto Decides Whether It Needs Separate Gay High Schools, Or Just Gay Equality

Yes, it’s good for there to be a safe refuge where gay students can learn and thrive in safety, but the goal should be to create this kind of safe…

Malaika —

Oct 2, 2012

Daily Fix

education

gender

Single-Sex Classrooms Great Place To Learn Stereotypical Gender Roles, Reports ACLU

They have feminists shaking their heads, no research to back themselves up, and the full support and funding of the government.

Laura —

Sep 2, 2012

college

Daily Fix

school

Louisiana Lawmaker Weirdly Obsessed with Making University Drop LGBT Studies Program

A Louisiana lawmaker wants to a local university to drop its new minor in LGBT studies because he claims the program is political; he also seems to have no awareness…

Gabrielle Korn —

Aug 28, 2012

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economics

gender

Women In Same-Sex MBA Programs Are Most Prepared To Take On Business

The dean of Simmons College MBA program says her school’s on the right track.

Laura —

Aug 3, 2012