Teaching While Queer: Advocacy, Community, and Resources for LGBTQ+ Educators.
By Bryan Stanton
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Unfiltered, radical conversations at the intersection of queerness and education.
Feeling isolated in your school, department, or campus? You’re not alone. Teaching While Queer brings together LGBTQ+ educators and activists to talk about identity, inclusion, burnout, book bans, drag in the classroom, and finding joy while fighting for justice.
Hosted by Bryan Stanton (they/them)—a former Teacher of the Year turned theatre pedagogy nerd—this podcast centers storytelling as a survival tool and offers support, strategy, and solidarity for queer educators everywhere.
New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.
🎧 Start with episode 139. "5 Ways Queer Educators Can Build Inclusive Classrooms Without Burning Out"
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177. The Cost of Visibility Why LGBTQ+ Educators Are Under Fire
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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176. The Extra Burden of Being a Queer Teacher Nobody Talks About
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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175. Six Ways Queer Teachers Can Protect Their Energy and Stay in the Classroom
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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174. Joy Is Resistance How Queer Teachers Are Building a Movement
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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173. Teaching the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as Queer Resistance
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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172. What Schools Miss About LGBTQ+ History and Why It Matters
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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171. How Humor Creates Safe Spaces for Queer Educators & Students in Unexpected Places
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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170. Start the Year Queer: Real Back-to-School Strategies for LGBTQ+ Teachers
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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169. When the World Says "No" Queer Teachers Should Queer Everything!
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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168. Beyond Safe Spaces Reclaiming Queer Identity and Power in Education
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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167. If Other Teachers Get to Do It, So Can I: One Queer Band Director’s Fight for Equal Treatment
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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166. Queer Band Directors, Bi Erasure, and the Battle for Visibility in Rural Schools
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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165. Affirming LGBTQ+ Students Means More than Just Surviving Right Now
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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164. Empathy Is Not Optional for Pride and Queer Visibility in Our Schools
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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163. What Happens When Queer Educators Bring Radical Empathy Into Graduate Classrooms
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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162. Why Queer Educators Make the Best Allies in the Classroom
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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161. Fear Is Not Policy Queer Teachers Must Stop Pre-Complying
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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160. Queer, Married, and Still Teaching Even as the World Burns
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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159. Teaching While Queer Is a Lifeline, Not a Liability
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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158. The Cruel Things They Say Mean Nothing to Healed LGBTQ+ Teachers
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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157. Quiet Resistance, Loud Impact: Queer Teacher Visibility in Hostile Schools
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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156. When Politicians Come After Queer Educators: Navigating Safety, Censorship, and Survival
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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155. Queer Educators Are Done Waiting for Permission to Be Seen
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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154. She Was Investigated for a Rainbow Sticker: A Queer Teacher’s Fight for Joy
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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153. How Queer Educators Can Reclaim Pride as a Daily Practice Even When Schools Stay Silent
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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152. "I Wasn't Even Out to My Union": The Hidden Lives of Queer Teachers
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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151. 5 Simple Shifts to Transform your Classroom into a Queer-Affirming Space
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May 29, 2025 |
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150. Why Theater Departments Still Struggle With Queer Representation Despite Their Inclusive Reputation
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May 27, 2025 |
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149. The Hidden Power of Queer Joy in Education
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May 22, 2025 |
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148. Stop Praising Resilience: How It’s Killing Queer Educators
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May 20, 2025 |
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147: 3 Ways Queer Educators Can Build Safe Classrooms With Their Story & Identity
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May 15, 2025 |
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146. How a Paranormal Medium Built a Queer-Inclusive Learning Community Through Spirit & Story
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May 13, 2025 |
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145. Why “Self-Care” Is Failing Queer Educators—and What Real Support Looks Like
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May 08, 2025 |
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144. How Education Is Being Weaponized Against LGBTQ+ Teachers—And Why Silence Won’t Save Us
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May 06, 2025 |
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143. 5 Ways Queer Educators Can Use Visibility to Transform Athletics and Schools
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May 01, 2025 |
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142. Why Visibility in Athletics Matters So Much for Queer Educators and Students
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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141. 5 Quiet Ways Queer Educators Are Creating Safer Classrooms Without Saying a Word
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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140. You Don’t Need a Loud Pride Parade To Make a Difference—Queer Educators Can Work Quietly
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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139. 5 Ways Queer Educators Can Build Inclusive Classrooms Without Burning Out
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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138. Why Telling LGBTQ+ Students To “Just Lie” Is Harming Their Future
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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137. How To Organize For Safety & Resistance As A Queer Educator In 2025
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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136. Calling This “Child Abuse Prevention” Is a Lie—It’s About Silencing Queer Families
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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135. 3 Strategies Queer Teachers Can Use To Advocate For Inclusion Without Risking Their Jobs
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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134. The Truth About DEI in Schools: Why It’s Under Attack & How to Fight Back
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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133. Queer Educators Are Told to Stay Silent—Here’s Why Visibility Matters More Than Ever
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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132. The Dangerous Impact of Misinformation on Queer Youth—And How We Can Fight Back
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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131. Why Online Harassment Won’t Silence LGBTQ+ Educators (And What to Do About It)
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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130. What Happens When Your Personal Queer Story Goes Viral—The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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129. Signs You’re Overburdening LGBTQ+ Teachers & How to Fix It for Real Change
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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128. 3 Ways Schools Are Failing Queer Teachers (And What Needs to Change)
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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127. 3 Hard Truths About Being an Openly Queer Teacher & How to Overcome Them
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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126. How To Help Your LGBTQ+ Students Find Their Voice—Despite Backlash
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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125. How LGBTQ+ Educators Can Advocate for Themselves Without Burning Out
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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124. Why Performative Activism in Education Is Hurting Queer Students & Teachers
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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123. How To Balance Authenticity & Professionalism as a Queer Teacher
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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122. Too Queer for the Classroom? Challenging Parental Pushback Against LGBTQ+ Educators
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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121. How to Support LGBTQ Students and Educators Without Breaking School Rules (Or Getting Fired)
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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120. How to Take Control of Your Finances as a Queer Educator & Stop Wasting Money
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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119. Why Embracing Queerness Makes You a Stronger Educator & Advocate
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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118. Why ‘Proving’ Your Queerness Is a Trap—And How to Break Free from Imposter Syndrome
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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117. Does Your Curriculum Erase Queer Experiences? Here’s How To Fix It Now
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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116. Why Most Teachers Fail LGBTQ Students Without Even Realizing It
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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115. 5 Strategies to Create Inclusive Classrooms for LGBTQIA+ Students in STEM
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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114. Does Academia Ignore Queer Voices in STEM? Here's Why It Needs to Change Now
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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113. The Secret to Balancing Stress and Authenticity for Queer Educators
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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112. How the Seven Core Assumptions Shape Restorative Justice in Education And How Queer Educators are Key to Implementing Them
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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111. Why Ignoring Queer Narratives in Curriculum is Holding Education Back
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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110. Does Teaching LGBTQ+ History Create Conflict or Foster Growth? Here’s the Truth
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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109. In 2024 We Learned LGBTQ Representation in Schools is Crucial and Why Systemic Change is Essential for Queer Educators to Thrive in 2025
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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108. Why Nervous System Training is Essential for Queer Educator's Self-Compassion and Regulation
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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107. Do Schools Ignore Intersectionality? Here’s Why Compulsory Heterosexuality Is Holding Queer Educators Back
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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106. 5 Ways Compulsory Heterosexuaity Shapes Gender Studies Conversations & How Queer Educators Can Overcome It
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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105. Why Token Representation in Schools Isn't Enough and What We Need Instead
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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104. Does Your School Actually Value ALl Identities? Why Policies Aren’t Enough Without Authentic Queer Educator Representation
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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103. How to Handle Post-Election Workplace and Family Conversations Without Sacrificing Your Well-Being
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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102. How Queer Educators Can Relocate Post-Election Without Compromising Your Safety or Career
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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101. Why Setting Zero-Tolerance Policies for Antiqueer Behavior Is Key to Thriving Classrooms
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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100. 5 Signs You’re Missing Authentic Representation in Your School & How It's Stifling Queer Educators
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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99. Why Staying Neutral About 2SLGBTQIA+ Rights Post Election is Failing Queer Students & How To Advocate Effectively
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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98. 5 Ways Queer Educators Can Empower Neurodivergent Students to Thrive
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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97. Why Schools Are Failing Queer Educators—And How Leadership Must Evolve
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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96. Why Queer Educators Struggle With Authenticity in Schools & How to Advocate for Change
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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95. Are You Really Supporting Queer Students? Common Classroom Mistakes Exposed
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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94. 3 Mistakes Educators Make With Queer Representation in English Curriculum—and How To Avoid Them
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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93. 5 Ways LGBTQ Educators Can Affirm Bodily Diversity & Empower Every Student
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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92. 5 Common Misconceptions About Intersex Identities and How Queer Educators Can Change the Conversation
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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91. How Being an Ally to Queer Educators Creates Space for Empathy in Classrooms
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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90. How You Can Support Your Intersex Students and Peers as a Queer Educator
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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89. Using Trauma-Informed Practices Makes Your Classroom Safe for Queer Students
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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88. The Positive Impact You Have as an Authentic Queer Educator in Schools
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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87. How Representation and Allyship Impact Queer Educators and Students
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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86. Pushing the Boundaries of Representation as an Asexual/Aromatic Educator
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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85. How Embracing Your Authentic Self Transforms Your Teaching As A Queer Educator
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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84. Queer, Black, and Autistic: The Importance of Representation and LGBTQ Advocacy in Schools
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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83. How Queer Educator Representation makes “It Gets Better” Happen Now
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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82. Overcoming A Lack of Representation to Show Up As a Strong Queer Role Model in Schools
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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81. How to Be an Authentic Queer Educator in the Face of the Fear of Rejection
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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80. How School Board Elections Have More Influence than Presidential Elections for Local LGBTQ Educators
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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79. How LGBTQ+ Representation Impacts Future Generations of Teachers in Schools
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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78. How Coming Out As A Queer Educator Later In Life Created Strong Relationships With Students in Schools
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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77. Strategies for Being Your Authentic Queer Self in Religious Schools
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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76. How Representation of Out Queer Educators Positively Impacts Queer Students in Schools
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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75. Gender Support Plans for LGBTQ+ Students and How to Implement them in Your School
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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74. How Trauma-Informed Practices Make Your Queer Students Feel Safe at School
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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73. What Schools Lose by Politicizing Critical Race Theory and Queer Educators
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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72. How Unsupportive Adults Hurt Queer Kids in Schools
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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71. Why Owning Your Queerness Makes Your School A Safer Place for All Students
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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70. How Centering Black Trans, Gender-Expansive, and Queer Students Makes for an Inclusive School
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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69. The Impact of Queer Acceptance at a Young Age in Schools
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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68. Using your Lived Experiences to Enhance Your Teaching As An LGBTQ Educator
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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67. The Transformative Power of Personal Identity in Schools for LGBTQ Educators
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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66. The Impact of Representation and Visibility for LGBTQ+ Folks in Education
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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64. How You Can Push Through LGBTQ Attacks in Conservative Schools and Maintain Your Authenticity
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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63. How To Use Affirmations To Increase Advocacy for LGBTQ Students in Elementary Education
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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62. How to Reclaim Your Authenticity in Conservative Settings as an LGBTQ Educator
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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61. Advocacy for Queer people in Education: Confronting Doxing and Online Harassment
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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60. Global Perspective of LGBTQ Folx Working In Education
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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59. Breaking Stereotypes: Trans Advocacy in Schools
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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58. LGBTQ folx in Schools: Fan Favorites from Season 1
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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57. How Staying Silent Hinders LGBTQ Teachers’ Relationships with Students in Schools
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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56. Charting the Course for Queer Advocacy in Education
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May 30, 2024 |
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55. From the “Gay A$$ Principal” to Advocating for LGBTQ Leaders in Education
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May 23, 2024 |
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54. Advocacy Strategies to Empower LGBTQ Educators to Thrive in Schools
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May 16, 2024 |
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53. Fostering Inclusivity for LGBTQ Folx in Schools
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May 09, 2024 |
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52. The Language of Queer Advocacy in Education
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May 02, 2024 |
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51. The Art of LGBTQ Inclusion in Schools and the Journey of a Queer Theatre Educator
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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50. 3 Strategies for LGBTQ Educators During School Interviews
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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49. Journeys in Authentic Queer Advocacy in Education
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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48. Charting the Course of Queer Education: Advocacy, LGBTQ Inclusivity in Schools, and the Resilient Journey of a Educator
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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47. Advocation for Queer-Inclusive Education: Building the House of Legends and Celebrating Identity in Schools
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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46. Out Isn’t Everything: Being a Closeted Queer Educator in Diverse Schools
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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45. Illuminating the Queer Educator's Journey: Identity, Challenges, and LGBTQ Visibility in Schools
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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44. How Queer Spaces Create a Positive Impact on LGBTQ Elementary School Students
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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43. How to Navigate Being an LGBTQ Educator in Conservative Schools
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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42. How LGBTQ Educators Can Overcome Shame to Embrace Their Identity Authentically in Schools
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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41. Navigating the Educational Currents: Being LGBTQ A Educator in Today's Schools
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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40. How Community and Advocacy Help Queer Educators in Schools
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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39. Advocacy for Queer Identity and Neurodiversity in Education
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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38. Cultivating LGBTQ Inclusivity and Representation in Schools
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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37. LGBTQ Authenticity in Schools: Being a Gay Educator in a Conservative Landscape
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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36. From Surviving the AIDS Epidemic to Promoting Sex Education for LGBTQ Students in Schools
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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35. Transforming the Educational Landscape: Proactive Advocacy for Queer Inclusivity in Education
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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34. Breaking Barriers: A Practical Approach to Queer Advocacy in Education
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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33. Advocacy for LGBTQ Leaders in Schools: An Authentic Journey as a Trans Man and Principal
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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32. Embracing Identity: An Insight into LGBTQ+ Advocacy in Education
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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31. The Advocacy and Resilience of Non-Binary Educator: Safe Practices for LGBTQ Educators in Schools
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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30. Navigating Queerness in Schools: Self-Discovery and LGBTQ Inclusivity
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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29. A Journey of LGBTQ Inclusivity, Advocacy, and Compassion in Education
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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28. Small Steps, Big Impact: LGBTQ Identity in Schools
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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27. Advocating for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Schools and Representation in Media
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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26. Transcending Barriers in Queer Education: A Conversation on LGBTQ Advocacy
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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25. Unpacking Queer Identity and LGBTQ Inclusivity in Schools
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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24. An LGBTQ Educator's Journey of Resilience, Advocacy, and Activism in Kentucky Schools
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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23. Teaching, Advocacy in Education, Parenting, and Cosplay
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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22. Breaking Down Barriers in Schools: The Story of an LGBTQ Teacher in Rural Montana
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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21. Inclusivity and Courage: LGBTQ Teachers in Schools
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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20. Creating LGBTQ Safe Spaces in Schools
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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19. Advocacy through Art and Drag: A Queer Teacher Helping LGBTQ Students in Schools
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May 18, 2023 |
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18. Breaking Down Barriers for LGBTQ Folx in Schools
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May 04, 2023 |
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17. Amplifying Queer Narratives in Education: The Importance of Representation in Schools
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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16. Unraveling the Complexities of Being a Queer Educator in Today's School Environment
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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15. A Journey of LGBTQ Advocacy in Education: Being Queer, Christian, and Courageous
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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14. The Power of Authenticity and Advocacy in Education: An Aromantic and Asexual Educator's Tale
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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13. Breaking LGBTQ Stereotypes and Inspiring Students in Schools
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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12. The Influence of LGBTQ+ Experiences on School Dynamics
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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10. Shaping the Future through LGBTQ Inclusive Education in Schools
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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9. Being an LGBTQ Teacher in a Small Town School
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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8. Advocacy for LGBTQ Folx in Education
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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7. Exploring LGBTQ Identity, Representation, and Authenticity in Education
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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6. Advocacy for Queer People in School: LGBTQ Identity and Acceptance in Texas
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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4. Being and LGBTQ+ Educator and Parent Affirming Students
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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3. Struggles and Triumphs as an LGBTQ Educator in Today's Schools
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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2. Teaching Theatre, Navigating Queer Identity, and Fostering LGBTQ Inclusivity in Education
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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1. Lessons Beyond School: The Life of an LGBTQ Teacher in France
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Welcome to Teaching While Queer: Advocacy for LGBTQ Folks Working in Education and Promoting Representation in Schools
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Jun 09, 2022 |