Calling all LGBTQ+ Students (Plus Parents and Teachers)
Parents, educators AND students... this email is for you!
Summer is almost over and students across the country are returning to school. The start of a new school year can feel wild, but it is also a critical time for setting a tone of inclusion in classrooms and schools. As educators, it is our responsibility to ensure that all of our students feel heard, valued, and safe.
Organizations like the It Gets Better Project (along with its diverse educational materials) have proven invaluable in my work with students and families both queer and otherwise. It Gets Better Project resources have helped spark important conversations, build unforeseen bridges, and even instill hope.
I encourage you to explore and take advantage of as many of these resources as you can, and to the LGBTQ+ students reading this, I hope that you have a safe and smooth beginning of the school year.
Andrew Wailes, M.Ed.
Educational Therapist & Consultant
Please check out the wide variety of materials and resources we have available for free as the 2022-2023 school year begins.
LGBTQ+ Fundamentals
LGBTQ+ Fundamentals is our new series breaking down LGBTQ+ terms and concepts, so you can help educate yourself, your friends, and your family! Watch the first three now and stay tuned for more coming soon.
Make Your Classroom More LGBTQ+ Friendly
It’s essential that all classrooms – both in-person and digital ones – be safe and inclusive places for LGBTQ+ students. Follow our tips on how to build the kind of classroom your LGBTQ+ students deserve
Back to School with Our Youth Voices
Want to know how LGBTQ+ kids are feeling about the upcoming school year? We asked our youth voices what has them excited, what makes the nervous, and to share a bit about their personal stories.
Stand Up to Book Bans
Make a $50 donation to support our LGBTQ+ youth programs, and we'll stand up to book bans by mailing a set of LGBTQ+ books to the school, GSA club, or similar LGBTQ+ youth org of YOUR choice!
Plus now, you can get free mental health support ALL DAY LONG! Check out the imi mental health app or just use your phone for some free mental health boosts.
