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Topics on the Page
LGBTQ and Gender Studies in Schools
- Important Gay Rights Organizations
- History of the Rainbow Flag
Pioneering Political Leaders
Historical Biography Cross-Links
LGBTQ-Inclusive History Curriculum in Public Schools
Creating Safe Schools
Related Pages for LGBTQ Civil Rights
Historical Events Cross-Links
Cross-Link: AP United States History Key Concept 8.2: Civil Rights and Expanding Roles for Government
eBook Connection: Liberty in Conflict with Equality or Authority
Milestones in the American Gay Rights Movement, PBS
Barbara Gittings Canva Poster by Tyler Volpe-Knock (April 2020)

LGBTQ and Gender Studies in Schools

Incorporating LGBTQ and Gender Studies into Grade 9-12 History Curriculum
LGBT Rights Milestones: Fast Facts, CNN
Unheard Voices: Stories of LGBT History, GLSEN
LGBTQ Rights Timeline in American History, Teaching LGBTQ History
Important Gay Rights Organizations
The Society for Human Rights was founded in 1924 by Henry Gerbert in Chicago, becoming the first gay rights organization in the United States.
- This is a link to a podcast about Gerber and The Society for Human Rights.
Mattachine Society was founded in 1950 in Los Angeles by Harry Hay and became an important gay organization.
- Here is a link to a podcast about the Mattachine Society.
The Daughters of Bilitis (DOB) was the first lesbian civil and political rights organization in the United States. It was founded in 1955 in San Francisco by Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin.
- Here is a link to a Britannica entry explaining the significance of DOB and what they have done.
Barbara Gittings
- Here is a link to an interview with Barbara Gittings.
- Gittings founded the first New York DOB chapter in 1958.
History of the Rainbow Flag
Curious about the history of the rainbow flag and what each color represents?
- Click here to read all about it!
- Click here to watch a video all about it!
More information at American National Symbols, Flags, Monuments
Pioneering Political Leaders
Link to Influential Biography page for Harvey Milk, Gay Civil Rights Leader
Elaine Noble became the first openly gay person to be elected to a state office in the United States in 1974. She was elected to the Massachusetts State Legislature.
- Here is a link to an interview with her.
Coretta Scott King speaks out supporting gay rights.
- In this video she discusses how Martin Luther King Jr.'s fight for civil rights applies to gay rights as well.
Picture of the AIDS quilt in front of the Washington Monument

LGBTQ-Inclusive History Curriculum in Public Schools
Integrating LBGTQ Curriculum in Schools
California becomes the first state to require that LGBTQ history be included in curriculum.
- Here is a link (and another) to an article explaining why this law is important and how it is being implemented in schools.
California is Adopting LGBTQ-Inclusive History Textbooks (November 14, 2017)
Illinois Aims to be Second State Including LGBTQ History in School (February 21, 2018)
LGBT-Inclusive Curriculum from GLSEN
'History UnErased' brings LGBTQ topics to the classroom
Banning LGBTQ Curriculum in Schools
#Dont Erase Us: FAQ about Anti-LGBT Curriculum Laws, Lambda Legal
- Includes state-by-state information about laws to protect LGBT people and people with living with HIV
More than a dozen states propose "Don't Say Gay" bills
Creating Safe Schools
Five Myths about Transgender Students Educators Need to Unlearn
Gay-Straight Alliance Network's website with information, resources, events and school programs to "empower youth activists to fights homophobia and transphobia in schools"
And Tango Makes Three is a children's book from 2005 in which two male penguins from the Central Park Zoo are given an egg to raise. The book was one of the most challenged books between 2005 and 2010 because of its controversy with same-sex marriage and homosexuality.

Videos of 4th grade students and teachers discussing stereotypes, labels, and how kids learned the words not usually highlighted in class:
It's Elementary Part 1
and It's Elementary Part 2
This free quarterly newsletter is designed to keep you informed about important school climate issues and NSCC's work nationwide with articles available via PDF download.
National School Climate Center
Welcoming Schools is a project of the Human Rights Campaign. The site provides resources for students and educators to learn how to deal with bullying and harassment situations.
Welcoming Schools
The Human Rights Campaign's trailers for bullying information and awareness:
Welcoming Schools Film: What Do You Know?
What Can We Do? Bias, Bullying and Bystanders
How can teachers/tutors/adults/students talk with students about the words: transgender, gay, lesbian, or offensive slurs?
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