https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go LGBTQ Issues en-us 2019-04-14 18:17:39 UTC 2019-04-22 19:22:12 UTC hello@padlet.com andreamills92 https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go/wish/351493866 Looking specifically at "Children & Youth" section, this website highlights ways that schools can support LGBTQ students. It contains resources for "I am Jazz" school reading, a guide for supporting transgender students in school, professional development opportunities, and they have resources for talking about LGBTQ issues in schools. This website can fill the void in public schools when they don't have the necessary training to help LGBTQ students.]]> 2019-04-14 18:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go/wish/351493866 andreamills92 https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go/wish/351495407 In this article, students reported that they were being discriminated against because they identified as LGBTQ by the staff at their high school. The school had existing anti-bullying policies, but they need to be implemented effectively. Even if schools have these policies, they are nothing without the proper training and implementation. ]]> 2019-04-14 18:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go/wish/351495407 andreamills92 https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go/wish/351496278 This website highlights how the states measure up to each other based on LGBTQ laws. You can select a state to see exactly what the laws are regarding LGBTQ issues within that state. It even rates them against the other states, so, for example, Pennsylvania seems to be rated better than most states, but it still has work to do.]]> 2019-04-14 19:01:41 UTC https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go/wish/351496278 andreamills92 https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go/wish/351497016 This article discusses issues that LGBTQ students should be aware of if they're being discriminated against. They discuss how LGBTQ students can self-advocate for themselves in their school. ]]> 2019-04-14 19:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go/wish/351497016 andreamills92 https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go/wish/353149168 This article discusses that the supreme court will be deciding whether employers can discriminate based on gender identity. Multiple cases have gone back and fourth, but now the supreme court will make the decision. ]]> 2019-04-22 18:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go/wish/353149168 andreamills92 https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go/wish/353153869 This website advocates for a more inclusive and well-rounded education for ALL students. They want sexual diverse (used in place of LGBT to include heterosexuals) materials to reduce the stigmatism and negative connotations to being in the LGBT community.]]> 2019-04-22 18:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go/wish/353153869 andreamills92 https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go/wish/353155386 This article addresses the internal conflict that teachers face when they are part of the LGBTQ community. Some say that their jobs might be in jeopardy, and others say that they can be an advocate for students.]]> 2019-04-22 19:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go/wish/353155386 andreamills92 https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go/wish/353157236 Textbook companies are now going to include more LGBTQ material and historical figures into their books. It helps teachers to have a well rounded curriculum without them having to search for these resources or facts on their own. ]]> 2019-04-22 19:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go/wish/353157236 andreamills92 https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go/wish/353158361 By 2021, all classrooms throughout Scotland will have LGBTQ inclusive curriculums. It is not just an optional add-on to something that's already in place, but it will be woven throughout their curriculum.]]> 2019-04-22 19:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go/wish/353158361 andreamills92 https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go/wish/353160991 If there is an increase in LGBTQ materials in education, then it could create more acceptance because people are then made aware. It's no longer a taboo issue, but it's included and normalized in the classroom.]]> 2019-04-22 19:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/andreamills92/m81hda2cw8go/wish/353160991