Very often in my class, I have students pair up as partners. Occasionally this means having to work with someone that they don't care for. I explain to them that working with others is a lesson to be learned and that you will have to do it for the rest of your life. I work closely with someone that does not share the same philosophy as me. While ...

...to GLBTQII teachings in the classroom.  Can students handle it?  Can parents?  What about teachers? Should students be taught from early on, or does this subject take a certain level of maturity? How would one approach such a subject/lesson?  Has anyone taught gender issues in their classroom before, are ...