Topics related to racism or racial inequality come up in K-12 classrooms more often than LGBTQ issues

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February 12, 2024

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Topics related to racism or racial inequality come up in K-12 classrooms more often than LGBTQ issues

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1. Race and LGBTQ issues in the classroom
About two-thirds of teachers say students should learn that the legacy of slavery still affects the position of Black people in American society today
Half of teachers say students should not learn about gender identity in school
More teachers say parents should be able to opt their children out of learning about LGBTQ issues than about racism

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