Gender and Schooling

Ending bullying and harassment, and promoting sexual diversity in schools.

Pride Month at School: LGBTQ Educators Need Our Support

Pride month reminds us that not everyone is able to be themselves at school. Here are some ways to support LGBTQ educators.

Instruction About LGBTQ People in Elementary School Is Age-Appropriate

Understanding why anti-LGBTQ curriculum bills harm us all.

How ‘Don’t Say Gay’ and Parental Rights Laws Can Harm Students

The problem with anti-gay curriculum and parental rights bills, and why we all should care.

Preventing Trans Kids from Accessing Care Is Wrong

How preventing trans kids from accessing affirming care is harmful and not supported by research and experts in the field.

Coming Out at School: Do Parents Need to Know?

Students coming out at school raises questions about who needs to know? Do schools notify families? Here are three things to consider for LGBTQ students and their teachers.

Trans Youth in Sports: What's the Big Deal?

Trying to understand the debate about transgender athletes in sports? Here are some answers.

Understanding the Paradox of the LGBTQ Trump Supporter

Understanding voters in the 2020 election and a few thoughts for educators.

Nonbinary Awareness Week: 5 Ways to Be Supportive

Wondering what "nonbinary" means? How you can be more supportive? Here are five ideas for how to learn and do more.

The Problems with Parental Notifications and "Opt-Outs"

Should parents be allowed to pull their kids out of lessons designed to build community and reduce bullying?

Funding Abstinence: The War on Sex Ed

Rolling back funding for sexuality education harms adolescents across America.

LGBTQ Inclusion in Elementary Schools: What Teachers Can Do

Teachers can do more to support gender and sexual diversity in schools. Here's how.

In Support of Our Trans Community

Wondering what you can do to support transgender, non-binary, and intersex people? This statement offers ideas and resources.

Trump Administration Threatens to Change Definition of Sex

It is important to better understand what the scientific community has to say about sex and gender to understand significant flaws in proposed federal policy.

It’s Not “Getting Better” for LGBTQ Youth

A new study shows that schools are often not "getting better" for LGBTQ youth, and in some cases are getting significantly worse.

Chicago Schools Failed to Protect Students from Sexual Abuse

The Chicago Tribune just broke a story about 500+ cases of sexual abuse over the past 10 years. Who was supposed to be protecting these students?

What Do Teachers Need to Support Transgender Students?

How can we prepare teachers to support gender diversity in schools?

Should Teachers Talk About Their Families at School?

A teacher was suspended for talking about her 'future wife': where the district went wrong and why we need more visible LGBTQ teachers.

Watch Rise and Support Public Schools

Watching Rise offers lessons about the importance of supporting public education and the #red4ed movement.

Gender Troubles at Graduation

What do you do when school rituals and practices enforce gender discrimination? What rights do students have?

Why You Should Take Your Kids to See Ferdinand

The 2017 film Ferdinand offers an opportunity to discuss positive masculinity and gender stereotypes with our kids.

#MeToo and Preventing Sexual Harassment at School

How to talk about #metoo and reduce sexual harassment in schools.

Thank you, Billie Jean

How far has gender equity and LGBTQ rights come?

What Did DeVos Just Do?

Highlighting of 4 key changes in Title IX guidance and what it means for students and schools.

Building Classroom Community

Tips for educators getting ready for a new school year.

Tips for Parents of Trans Kids: Lessons from 'Real Boy'

Parenting a transgender child has challenges that are unique to that experience. The documentary 'Real Boy' offers some supports and insights for parents.