One Teacher in Ten in the New Millennium: LGBT Educators Speak Out About What's Gotten Better . . . and...

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Kevin Jennings

One Teacher in Ten in the New Millennium

LGBT Educators Speak Out About What's Gotten Better . . . and What Hasn't

Kevin Jennings

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Beacon Press
01 September 2018

Educational strategies & policy; Teaching skills & techniques

Twenty completely new stories of negotiating the triumphs and challenges of being an LGBT educator in the twenty-first century

For more than twenty years, the One Teacher in Ten series has served as an invaluable source of strength and inspiration for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender educators. This all-new edition brings together stories from across America-and around the world-resulting in a rich tapestry of varied experiences. From a teacher who feels he must remain closeted in the comparative safety of New York City public schools to teachers who are out in places as far afield as South Africa and China, the teachers and school administrators in One Teacher in Ten in the New Millennium prove that LGBT educators are as diverse and complex as humanity itself. Voices largely absent from the first two editions-including transgender people, people of color, teachers working in rural districts, and educators from outside the United States-feature prominently in this new collection, providing a fuller and deeper understanding of the triumphs and challenges of being an LGBT teacher today.

By: Kevin Jennings
Imprint: Beacon Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9780807055861
ISBN 10: 0807055867
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 September 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kevin Jennings is the founder of GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network. Currently he is the executive director of the Arcus Foundation, a leading funder of human rights and conservation work. He lives in New York City.

Reviews for One Teacher in Ten in the New Millennium: LGBT Educators Speak Out About What's Gotten Better . . . and What Hasn't

There s no better way to show how far we ve come and how far we have to go than through personal stories, and this diverse collection of stories is particularly powerful. One Teacher in Ten in the New Millennium is a must-read for teachers who are struggling to seek acceptance personally and professionally. Jennings explores new frontiers in LGBT education, giving us a real flavor of the experience of being an educator in the 21st century. Bob Chase, past president of the National Education Association Growing up gay isn t easy for anyone, but Kevin s stories show the power of unwavering hope and resilience in the LGBTQ community members working inside our schools. As a gay woman and union leader, I know that I wouldn t be where I am today if it weren t for my union an ally in the struggle for rights and a shield from unfair discrimination in the workplace. Kevin s acknowledgement that unions embolden openness and openness boosts acceptance demonstrates his deep understanding of the educator community, their personal challenges and how things can get better when they embrace their identities. Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers One Teacher in Ten in the New Millennium is both informative and deeply inspiring, adding many important voices to previous groundbreaking volumes. These diverse and powerful stories run the gamut of LGBTQ experiences today, giving us a broad outlook on our triumphs as well as the challenges we face in the twenty-first century. Michelangelo Signorile, author of It s Not Over: Getting Beyond Tolerance, Defeating Homophobia, and Winning True Equality There's no better way to show how far we've come--and how far we have to go--than through personal stories, and this diverse collection of stories is particularly powerful. One Teacher in Ten in the New Millennium is a must-read for teachers who are struggling to seek acceptance personally and professionally. Jennings explores new frontiers in LGBT education, giving us a real flavor of the experience of being an educator in the 21st century. --Bob Chase, past president of the National Education Association