Gender and Schooling

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

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D.

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.

What Trump’s Actions Really Mean for Transgender Students

Five things to know and do in response to Trump's revocation of supportive resources for transgender youth.

Patriarchy 101

Are schools sexist? How can we know?

Free Speech vs. Hate Speech

How can we balance free speech and student safety?

Improving School Climate

New opportunities to emphasize the importance of measuring and improving school climate

Why school climate matters with a President Trump

Incidents of biased harassment are on the rise. What this mean for parents and educators and what you can do.

What's the Big Deal About Bathrooms?

What the North Carolina bathroom bill means for kids in schools

The Case for Transgender-Affirming School Policies

How can we make schools more inclusive of transgender students? Why policies matter.

5 lessons from Bruce Jenner

we need to start by using different language and asking different questions as we seek to understand and make space for diverse gender identities and expressions

Student with head on desk.

School dangerous for LGBT youth despite legal protections

New study shows that LGBT youth bullied & threatened more and skip school more often than heterosexual, cisgender teens.

New Study: 85% of Teachers Support LGBTQ Education

Teachers support K-12 schools including information about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people.

Toy Shopping Tips: How to Promote Gender Equity

With toy shopping season in high gear, parents should think carefully about toy purchases and the messages they send with their gifts.

Parents Held Liable for Kid's Cyberbullying

A Georgia court found parents negligent when their child created a fake Facebook page. What do cyberbullying laws actually say and what can adults do?

Teacher Sex Scandals

Sexual assault, consent, and sexuality education are important issues. Sexual double standards in our culture are also discussed.

NFL’s Masculinity Problem and How It Affects Us All

The media have been obsessed with the NFL scandal. What is at the root of these problems and why should we all pay attention? Plus, suggestions for ways for parents to talk with your kids about this difficult subject matter.

“My school won’t stop the bullying”

“I have reported the bullying to my principal, but nothing has happened." Here are 10 steps to follow to get a more active response from your school to stop bullying and harassment.

Bullying and Back-to-School Anxiety

With the new school year many children experience anxiety about the first days of school…but for kids who have been targeted for bullying and harassment, back to school can be a nightmare.

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