""For many of my students, there's no other place that they'll be able to learn about this. They don't learn about it at home.""
""I got parent phone calls to my administrator when I was teaching about HIV and AIDS. More people died of HIV/AIDS complications in this country than died in Vietnam. I don't know how you skip that.""
""Garrison also teaches it because they're legally required to do so. When Gov. Jerry Brown signed the Fair, Accurate, Inclusive and Respectful Education Act (FAIR) into law in 2011, the landmark bill mandated that the state's history and social science educators teach about the role and contributions of LGBTQ people in the development of California and the country.""
Olive Garrison, a high school history teacher in Bakersfield, incorporates LGBTQ history into lessons, emphasizing its significance. Despite facing pushback from parents and students, Garrison believes this history is crucial for understanding societal issues. The Fair, Accurate, Inclusive and Respectful Education Act mandates teaching LGBTQ contributions in California. Garrison's commitment to this curriculum reflects both legal requirements and a personal belief in its relevance, especially regarding topics like HIV/AIDS, which are often overlooked in traditional education.
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