LGBTQ History in Public Schools – w/ Emily K. Hobson & Felicia T. Perez

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LGBTQ History in Public Schools – w/ Emily K. Hobson & Felicia T. Perez

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69 minutes

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Oct 15, 2018

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Podcast episode

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Lessons from the classroom—from high stakes testing to critical thinking skills—professor Emily Hobson & public school teacher Felicia Perez discuss their experiences and practical advice to help you incorporate LGBTQ History

Released:

Oct 15, 2018

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (14)

Without LGBTQ history, there is no American history. Queer America takes listeners on a journey that spans from Harlem to the Frontier West, revealing stories of LGBTQ life we should have learned in school. Your hosts are Leila Rupp and John D'Emilio.

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LGBTQ History in Public Schools – w/ Emily K. Hobson & Felicia T. Perez: Lessons from the classroom—from high stakes testing to critical thinking skills—professor Emily Hobson & public school teacher Felicia Perez discuss their experiences and practical advice to help you incorporate LGBTQ History by Queer America
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The Experiences of Trans People – w/ Genny Beemyn: In a fascinating conversation with host Leila J. Rupp, historian and writer Genny Beemyn brings us inspiring—and surprising—stories of trans and gender nonconforming figures, from the Frontier West to the modern civil rights movement and beyond. by Queer America
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Incorporating LGBTQ History in your Classroom w/ Daniel Hurewitz: From the Gold Rush to the Cold War, Historian Daniel Hurewitz offers strategies for integrating LGBTQ History into your curriculum. He shares lesson examples from U.S. history and insights from educators already teaching queer history in their classrooms. by Queer America
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Romantic Friendships (part 1) – w/ Susan K. Freeman: We’re passing love notes across time. Historian Susan K. Freeman takes a deep dive into the history of women who loved women—and offers ways for educators to connect love letters to lessons on culture, women’s rights movements and literary themes. by Queer America
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The Other War – w/ Susan K. Freeman: World War II plunged a double-edged sword into the heart of the U.S. queer community. Historian Susan Freeman examines how the war brought gay men and lesbians together, and the ways it isolated them from the right to serve and benefit from their service. by Queer America
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Letters from Eleanor: When Do Private Acts Have Public Consequences? – w/ Claire Potter: What can the private lives of public figures like Eleanor Roosevelt and J. Edgar Hoover tell us about their impact on U.S. history? Historian Claire Potter helps us navigate the relationships among identity, power and actions—and why we must teach them. by Queer America
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The Lavender Scare – w/ David K. Johnson: “If we teach only about the Red Scare, we’re only telling part of the story of the Cold War.” Historian David K. Johnson explores the systemic firing of gay government employees and the consequences of a homophobic culture that still endure today. by Queer America
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Re-examining the 1960s (part 1) – w/ Ian Lekus: Don’t start—or stop—with Stonewall. To understand not just LGBTQ history but all post-war U.S. history, students must see the 1960s in context. In this episode, Amnesty International’s Ian Lekus dives into the minority-rights revolutions of... by Queer America
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Re-examining the 1960s (part 2) – w/ Ian Lekus: The revolution was intersectional. Amnesty International’s Ian Lekus returns to discuss ways educators can highlight the many identities of 1960s activists and help students understand the roles LGBTQ people played in movements you already teach. by Queer America
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Teaching the Reel History – w/ Sharon Ullman and Nicholas Syrett: Queer characters have existed on screen since the era of silent film. But do they have a starring role in your syllabus? Scholars Sharon Ullman and Nicholas Syrett offer concrete strategies for teaching LGBTQ history through films and... by Queer America
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The AIDS Epidemic: Then and Now – w/ Jennifer Brier and Shakita Brown Jones: “Inequality directly affected the scope of the epidemic.” Historian Jennifer Brier and CAARAC founder Shakita Jones discuss the history and structural discrimination surrounding AIDS, and how to approach these difficult conversations in the classroom. by Queer America
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You Have the Content. Now What? w/ Cory Collins: On our season finale, join Teaching Tolerance senior writer Cory Collins and hosts Leila Rupp and John D’Emilio as they offer concrete tips for creating LGBTQ-inclusive classrooms and taking themes from this podcast into your daily practice. by Queer America
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LGBTQ History in Public Schools – w/ Emily K. Hobson & Felicia T. Perez

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