27. Advocating for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Schools and Representation in Media

Ask A Queer EducatorTeaching While Queer: Season 2, Episode 8Ever wish you had a clear, accessible resource to navigate the complexities of gender and sexuality when you were just a kid? Meet Lindz Amer (they/them), a creator, author, educator, activist, and performer, who is changing the narrative with their ground-breaking web series, Queer Kids Stuff. Designed for preschoolers, it embodies the essence of Mr Rogers meeting Queer Theory 101, providing young minds a safe and welcoming environ...

The podcast explores the challenges and successes of Queer representation in education, addressing issues such as burnout, tokenism, doxing, and the importance of advocacy in creating inclusive classrooms, safe spaces, and anti-bullying strategies, with a focus on supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual, aromantic, agender, two-spirit, and non-binary teachers and gender identity in schools to combat the feeling of isolation and lack of community.

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