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

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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.

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Theres no better way to show how far weve comeand how far we have to gothan 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 isnt easy for anyone, but Kevins 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 wouldnt be where I am today if it werent for my unionan ally in the struggle for rights and a shield from unfair discrimination in the workplace. Kevins 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 Its Not Over: Getting Beyond Tolerance, Defeating Homophobia, and Winning True Equality

Author Bio

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.