39. Advocacy for Queer Identity and Neurodiversity in Education

Ask A Queer EducatorHow does queerness intersect with education today? Join E Ciszek, a college professor and parent, as they discuss navigating queerness in academia and parenting in today's educational landscape.In this episode, E Ciszek shares their journey as a queer youth and how it shaped their understanding of identity and advocacy in educational spaces. With insights into navigating both university teaching and parenting, they explore the complexities of fostering inclusive environmen...

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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