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Beyond the Drama Club: Safe School Programs
November 7, 2001
Jeff Perrotti writer, educator, activist
Kim Westheimer writer, educator, activist

Jeff Perrotti and Kim Westheimer discuss the issues raised in their book, When the Drama Club is Not Enough: Lessons From the Safe Schools Program for Gay and Lesbian Students, which examines schools, individuals and programs that made a positive difference in all students' lives. Other panelists include gay and lesbian students, teachers, counselors, parents, and researchers.

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Activism | gay | Gay Rights | Jeff Perrotti | Kim Westheimer | lesbian | Theater | Classroom & Community | Profiles | Primary Education | GLBTQ
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Image of When the Drama Club is Not Enough: Lessons from the Safe Schools Program for Gay and Lesbian Students
Author: Jeff Perrotti
Publisher: Beacon Press (2002)
Binding: Paperback, 236 pages
Manufacturer: Phi Delta Kappa, Inc.
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Price: $5.95
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