Students thrive when they see positive reflections of themselves in their curriculum. For Asian LGBTQ students, this means learning about and honoring history, people, and events related to their intersectional identity as both Asian/Pacific Islander and LGBTQ. Throughout Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, GLSEN’s National Student Council members Sarah...
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Dear Stacy Bailey and Other Openly Queer Educators
Dear Stacy Bailey, I want to thank you and all the openly queer teachers across the country. These last few weeks I have been hearing your story: you shared your authentic self and were suspended just because you showed your class a picture of your future wife. I applaud you...
LGBTQ Educators: What We Know and What They Need
In the current divisive and challenging climate in the United States, many lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) people struggle to find their safe spaces, especially in schools. Historically and presently, LGBTQ educators specifically have faced challenges being their authentic selves. My colleagues and I have been studying the experiences...