Policymakers have an important role to play in protecting the rights of LGBTQ students in schools and universities. As individuals who are responsible for setting policies and laws that affect the...
LGBT perspectives have been largely underrepresented in many educational institutions despite their relevance to student experience and societal issues.
This can be remedied by employing several...
The role of empathy in shaping non-LGBT individuals' responses to anti-discrimination efforts and inclusive education is essential for creating a supportive environment for all students. When...
Psychologists and educators have an ethical responsibility to create inclusive environments for all students, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. This means addressing issues...
Inclusive education refers to an educational approach that involves incorporating students from all backgrounds, including those who identify as LGBTQ+ into mainstream schools. This approach has been...
In educational systems, there is a tendency to ignore the experiences and needs of students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, pansexual,...
The experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and other non-heterosexual and cisgender youth in schools varies widely across contexts. Policies, practices, and cultural...
Education Policy & School Reform Initiatives
Education policy refers to governmental decisions, plans, or laws that affect how schools operate. These policies can be created at different levels of...
Schools have an important role in creating a safe and accepting learning environment for all students, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ).
Many...
As society increasingly recognizes and accepts diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, it is imperative that schools include these concepts in their curriculum to promote inclusivity and...