Teachers Column

The National Education Association's endorsement of the Lesbian and Gay History Month in October has resulted in a war of words between the union and conservative activists.

The NEA passed a resolution in July that "recognize[d] the importance of raising the awareness and increasing the sensitivity of staff, students, parents, and the community to sexual orientation in our society." The union resolved to support the celebration of Lesbian and Gay History Month "as a means of acknowledging the contributions of lesbians, gays,...