Teaching Lab’s Post

All educators and youth-serving professionals are obligated to ensure that each student feels safe and affirmed at school, including LGBTQ+ students. From our Project THRIVE, this checklist can help you better promote safety, inclusion and well-being for LGBTQ+ students. #InAttendance https://lnkd.in/e_BU4zUt

If you want to know why I joined the GLSEN board, this video should explain the reasons and how you can help too.

Come learn with Learning for Justice at #NCSS2023! LFJ is presenting two workshops: Best Practices for Serving LGBTQ+ Students and Using Critical Practices to Deepen Student’s Connection to Social Studies. See attached for more details! #education #socialjustice

TOMORROW: Supporting Youth Who Are LGBTQ+ and Gifted. In the special Pride Month session, attendees will learn what makes gifted LGBTQ+ young people unique, the challenges they often face in school and society, and how to provide nurturing environments to support healthy intellectual and social-emotional development. More: https://buff.ly/3qcCp5r

Join me, Mell B, Rudi Landmann, Adrienne Steward, and Fiona Demark at the PSA Convention for a transformative session on "Embracing Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Public Speaking." Let's explore deliberate inclusion, respect for diverse experiences, and engage in open, educational discussions with trailblazers from First Nations, disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities. 🤝 Depart with practical tips, strategies, and resource guides to revolutionize your approach to public speaking!

Every student should feel safe and free to be their authentic selves. This founding principle has guided TSS since our inception. Recent legislation has questioned this basic human right for LGBTQ+ youth in Virginia, but there are many ways a school can support LGBTQ+ students in the face of these changes. TSS strives to be inclusive and help all our students feel safe, seen, and heard by creating a sense of belonging, connectedness, support, and empowerment for each and every one of our students. Here are six actions schools can take to support LGBTQ+ youth in Virginia. https://lnkd.in/edtKPGwA

This was one of the biggest ah-ha moments I've had coming out of a Comm Convo. Anyone who knows me well will tell you that I often have big ideas and then dig in to work really hard and make it happen. No humble-bragging; my point is the opposite. A weakness with my M.O. is that it's easy to get tunnel vision and not appreciate signs of progress and small wins, because I'm always working toward something else. I think this is why change -- when it comes to more important issues like achieving true equity in [fill in the blank with any industry name here] -- seem elusive. Yes, while it's inarguably important to not lose sight of those master goals, we can do our part to create safe spaces for those in our own communities. Especially in our role as communicators in an industry with human health at its center, we are super well-positioned to lead by example. And the ah-ha moment for me specifically was that seemingly small gestures can have real, meaningful impact, and that shouldn't be taken for granted or worse, sacrificed because we're too busy trying to convince other people to do the right thing.

Anti-Bullying Week is right around the corner 🏳️🌈 Our e-learning course will equip you with the tools to fully support LGBTQ+ young people. For those working in a school, college, or young people’s service. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/49szAz5 #AntiBullyingWeek

Did you know LGBTQ+ youth with disabilities often get bullied more at school? This can make school really tough for them. It's time to speak up! Everyone should feel safe and supported at school. How you can help: Spread the word: Share this post to tell others. Learn: Find out about the barriers LGBTQ+ youth with disabilities face. Support: Help students, parents, and teachers make schools welcoming and safe. Let's all work together to make sure every student feels safe, respected, and valued. #Pride2024 #DisabledAndQueer #PacificADACenter