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Gaps between beliefs, perceptions, and practices: The Every Teacher Project on LGBTQ-inclusive education in Canadian schools

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Pages 112-140 | Received 13 Jan 2014, Accepted 25 Aug 2015, Published online: 04 May 2016

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