28. Small Steps, Big Impact: LGBTQ Identity in Schools

Ask A Queer EducatorTeaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 9Ever felt like you're living a future that didn't exist in your childhood? That's the extraordinary journey of Aaron Rupchand-Kokotek (he/him), a queer science teacher who navigated his self-discovery in a conservative Jewish school. Our chat explores his queer awakening, the remarkable evolution of educational content, and the nuances of teaching while queer. Take a walk with us down memory lane as we unravel how changes in gender ...

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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