Gender and Schooling

Education

Should Teachers Talk About Their Families at School?

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on May 12, 2018

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

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

Education

Watch Rise and Support Public Schools

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on May 4, 2018

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

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

Gender

Gender Troubles at Graduation

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on April 7, 2018

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

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

Gender

Why You Should Take Your Kids to See Ferdinand

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on December 30, 2017

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

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

Gender

#MeToo and Preventing Sexual Harassment at School

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on October 18, 2017

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

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

Gender

Thank you, Billie Jean

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on October 5, 2017

How far has gender equity and LGBTQ rights come?

How far has gender equity and LGBTQ rights come?

Sexual Abuse

What Did DeVos Just Do?

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on September 29, 2017

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

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

Transgender

Building Classroom Community

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on August 8, 2017

Tips for educators getting ready for a new school year.

Tips for educators getting ready for a new school year.

Parenting

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

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on May 23, 2017

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

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

Transgender

What Trump’s Actions Really Mean for Transgender Students

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on February 22, 2017

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

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

Education

Patriarchy 101

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on December 11, 2016

Are schools sexist? How can we know?

Are schools sexist? How can we know?

Bias

Free Speech vs. Hate Speech

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on December 5, 2016

How can we balance free speech and student safety?

How can we balance free speech and student safety?

Bullying

Improving School Climate

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on November 18, 2016

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

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

President Donald Trump

Why school climate matters with a President Trump

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on November 13, 2016

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

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

Transgender

What's the Big Deal About Bathrooms?

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on May 10, 2016

What the North Carolina bathroom bill means for kids in schools

What the North Carolina bathroom bill means for kids in schools

Transgender

The Case for Transgender-Affirming School Policies

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on October 21, 2015

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

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

Gender

5 lessons from Bruce Jenner

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on May 11, 2015

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

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

Education

School dangerous for LGBT youth despite legal protections

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on January 25, 2015

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

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

Education

New Study: 85% of Teachers Support LGBTQ Education

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on December 29, 2014

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

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

Gender

Toy Shopping Tips: How to Promote Gender Equity

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on December 1, 2014

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

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