The 2019 National School Climate Survey
The National School Climate Survey The Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Youth in Our Nation’s Schools. The topics are facing increasing classroom restrictions in many states. Schools nationwide have been at the center of the country's culture wars.
Promoting School Safety for LGBTQ and All Students
Schools are often unsafe for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) students; they frequently experience negative or hostile school climates, including bullying and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender. Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
Amid national debates about what schools are teaching, we asked public K teachers, teens and the American public how they see topics related to race, sexual orientation and gender identity playing out in the classroom. A sizeable share of teachers (41%) say these debates have had a negative impact on their ability to do their job. These proposals represented a marked shift from an increasingly supportive policy environment. The analysis reflects statutes and regulations that were on the books as of August ; it does not include statutes and regulations that were repealed prior to, or enacted after, this date. Most State Policies That Address LGBTQ+ Students in Schools
Published August 18, A new survey shows most teenagers learned about queer history outside the classroom — through their friends, the internet and fiction. At least 11 states have passed laws to censor discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in public schools, eliminating the potential for queer students to see themselves in their education. You can quickly leave this website by pressing the Escape key three times, or tapping three times quickly on mobile. In this webinar, we discuss the experiences of some of the most marginalized populations of LGBTQ youth, and how these experiences have changed over time. States are banning LGBTQ+ subjects in schools. Most students
LGBTQ+ youth are not often taught about LGBTQ+ history, culture, and people. The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network () found that only % of schools taught positive representations of LGBTQ+ history, culture, and people to youth; further, 17% of schools taught negative representations, which reinforced negative stereotypes. Pew Research Center conducted this study to better understand how public K teachers, teens and the American public see topics related to race, sexual orientation and gender identity playing out in the classroom. The bulk of the analysis in this report is based on an online survey of 2, U. 
The roles of school in supporting LGBTQ+ youth
As of August , most state statutes and regulations are affirming of LGBTQ+ students in schools, although exclusionary policies increased in and At least one state enacted statutes and/or regulations that are affirming toward LGBTQ+ students in each year from through , for a total of policies across 26 states. In alone, 12 states enacted affirming policies. .
National divide on teaching race, LGBTQ issues in classrooms
In a new survey, the Pew Research Center asked public K teachers, teens, and the American public about teaching the topics of race and LGBTQ identities. .
Race and LGBTQ Issues in K
In , New Jersey became the second state to sign an LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum bill into law, which was set to take effect during the school year. As in California, NJ’s law requires the teaching and accurate representation of both people of gender and sexual minorities and people with disabilities. .