School + WorkDear MKIG 3 years ago How to Foster Safe, Healthy, and Productive Dialogue in the Classroom College is a time to learn about new things and experience new perspectives. But as an educator, what are some ways you can foster learning around LGBTQIA issues in a respectful and appropriate ways?
School + WorkDear MKIG 3 years ago When Your Student Comes Out to You How do you respond appropriately when your student comes out to you? We have some ideas.
SexSchool + WorkYoung ChildrenDear MKIG 3 years ago Queering Your Child’s Sex Education Most school-based sex education programs focus solely on reproduction and heterosexual relationships. RV Dougherty gives parents a few tips on making this education more inclusive of LGBTQIA identities.
School + WorkYoung ChildrenDear MKIG 4 years ago Making Your Classroom More LGBTQ-Inclusive Queer educator Sara Schmidt-Kost gives some simple yet impactful tips to a fellow teacher who wants to make their classroom more inclusive of their LGBTQ students.
Gender 4 years ago Nurturing Queerness and Gender Independence in Children and Youth Marilyn McLean discusses what personal changes those in parenting and mentoring roles can make, and what actions they can take to support youth in creating a world that they want to live in.
School + WorkPersonal Stories 5 years ago Middle School Struggles Watch: Laurin Mayeno, founder of Out Proud Families, shares her experience with her son during his middle school and high school years, before and after he came out as gay.
Young ChildrenDear MKIG 5 years ago Parent Advice: Talking to Young Children Mom, Writer, and LGBTQ youth ally Julie Tarney gives advice to a parent concerned about properly addressing issues of sexuality and gender with young children.