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Which Way, L.A.?

What Is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender History?

In July, Governor Brown signed a bill making California the first state in the nation to require lessons about the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in public schools. Republicans who opposed the bill called it well intentioned but ill conceived.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    In July, Governor Brown signed a bill making California the first state in the nation to require lessons about the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in public schools. Republicans who opposed the bill called it well intentioned but ill conceived. For better or worse, school districts are wrestling with how it should be implemented.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Judy Chiasson

      Los Angeles Unified School District

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