Coming Out of the Classroom Closet

This landmark book empowers educators to become visible, positive influences and role models in their classrooms and schools. As most homosexual educators, and even students, remain invisible due to possible hostilities of “coming out,” this eye-opening book presents recent research to help gay and lesbian teachers break their silence. It encourages them to speak out on issues of homosexuality where curricula, civil rights, personal freedoms, and social entitlements are concerned. Chapters of The Classroom Closet look closely at many issues surrounding the issue of homosexuality in schools. Pointing to reports of greater social support and legal protection than is assumed by most in the educational system, this book should be required reading for all persons concerned about continuing to provide high-quality education.