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Student Clubs Can Help LGBTQ Youth Thrive

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on June 20, 2025

Student clubs can offer a host of benefits to young people—LGBTQ+ youth in particular. What can caring adults do to provide more spaces like this in their communities?

Student clubs can offer a host of benefits to young people—LGBTQ+ youth in particular. What can caring adults do to provide more spaces like this in their communities?

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Why Pride Month Matters for Young People

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on June 15, 2025

Do Pride celebrations really matter anymore? Here are some ways public support and visibility can help LGBTQ youth.

Do Pride celebrations really matter anymore? Here are some ways public support and visibility can help LGBTQ youth.

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What Can Help Teachers Intervene in Anti-LGBTQ Harassment?

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on February 24, 2025

How can we reduce anti-LGBTQ harassment in schools? The limited impact of new policies and significant influence of school culture.

How can we reduce anti-LGBTQ harassment in schools? The limited impact of new policies and significant influence of school culture.

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5 Questions From a Rural LGBTQ Teacher

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on May 24, 2023

"On top of my conservative family, I’m starting to notice 'soft canceling' from people around me, including students, parents, and staff."

"On top of my conservative family, I’m starting to notice 'soft canceling' from people around me, including students, parents, and staff."

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Critical Race Theory and LGBTQ-Inclusive Schools

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on September 30, 2022

Controversies over Critical Race Theory and LGBTQ-inclusion in schools impede efforts to improve public education. What's the issue?

Controversies over Critical Race Theory and LGBTQ-inclusion in schools impede efforts to improve public education. What's the issue?

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4 Ways to Make Schools Better for Trans and Non-Binary Youth

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on August 5, 2022

Harmful school climates are damaging the health and well-being of transgender and non-binary youth. Here are 4 ways we can transform anti-trans spaces for the better.

Harmful school climates are damaging the health and well-being of transgender and non-binary youth. Here are 4 ways we can transform anti-trans spaces for the better.

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Non-Binary Microaggressions: Everyday Interactions That Harm

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on July 15, 2022

Want to understand how to be more supportive of non-binary people? Here are four examples of problems you can address.

Want to understand how to be more supportive of non-binary people? Here are four examples of problems you can address.

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Pride Month at School: LGBTQ Educators Need Our Support

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on June 3, 2022

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

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

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Preventing Trans Kids from Accessing Care Is Wrong

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on February 25, 2022

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

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

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Coming Out at School: Do Parents Need to Know?

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on October 27, 2021

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.

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.

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

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on July 14, 2021

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

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

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Nonbinary Awareness Week: 5 Ways to Be Supportive

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on July 14, 2020

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

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

Gender
The Problems with Parental Notifications and "Opt-Outs"

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on April 23, 2019

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

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

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Funding Abstinence: The War on Sex Ed

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on December 11, 2018

Rolling back funding for sexuality education harms adolescents across America.

Rolling back funding for sexuality education harms adolescents across America.

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