Ileana Jiménez
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Ileana Jiménez is a leader in the field of social justice education. In 2009, she was named one of the 40 Women of Stonewall by the Stonewall Foundation for her work in social responsibility, philanthropy, and activism. She frequently leads presentations on inclusive curriculum and diversity and is the founder of the New York LGBT Independent School Educators Group, providing educators professional development and networking opportunities. She is the founder and sole blogger at feministteacher.com.

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Arizona Principal Needs to Defend Students and Diversity

Posted June 7, 2010 | 14:34:55 (EST)

I've had it with Arizona. And now I've had it with one Arizona principal.

As a feminist teacher who has worked on social justice issues in schools for over a decade, I am appalled by Miller Valley Elementary School principal Jeff Lane's decision to whiten the faces of...

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Progressive Women's Voices: Changing the Face of Media, One Woman at a Time

Posted February 17, 2010 | 09:59:10 (EST)

I will never forget how the Women's Media Center found me.

I was at a feminist event at the Brooklyn Museum sponsored by the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art in March 2009. Then vice president of the Women's Media Center (WMC), Glennda Testone, approached me after I...

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