Homophobia in Schools with Betsy Parsons

Educator Betsy Parsons talks about her decision to come out as a teacher in the public school system in Portland, Maine. She talks about the impact of verbal and physical harassment on gay and lesbian students and how powerfully it affects their ability to learn and to feel safe in school. She now co-leads GLSEN, a non-profit devoted to making school a safe place for everyone. The post Homophobia in Schools with Betsy Parsons appeared first on Safe Space Radio.

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