Gender and Schooling

Sexual Orientation

Psychological Harms of Anti-Gay Politics on LGBTQIA Youth

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on July 3, 2023

How national politics can harm vulnerable youth and what adults can do to reduce the harms of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.

Sexual Orientation

5 Questions From a Rural LGBTQ Teacher

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on May 24, 2023

"On top of my conservative family, I’m starting to notice 'soft canceling' from people around me, including students, parents, and staff."

Environment

5 Reasons Why We Need Symbols of LGBTQ Support

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on October 25, 2022

Understanding the dilemmas and ways to support youth in your community.

Education

Critical Race Theory and LGBTQ-Inclusive Schools

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on September 30, 2022

Controversies over Critical Race Theory and LGBTQ-inclusion in schools impede efforts to improve public education. What's the issue?

Gender

4 Ways to Make Schools Better for Trans and Non-Binary Youth

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on August 5, 2022

Harmful school climates are damaging the health and well-being of transgender and non-binary youth. Here are 4 ways we can transform anti-trans spaces for the better.

Gender

Non-Binary Microaggressions: Everyday Interactions That Harm

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on July 15, 2022

Want to understand how to be more supportive of non-binary people? Here are four examples of problems you can address.

Sex

Pride Month at School: LGBTQ Educators Need Our Support

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on June 3, 2022

Pride month reminds us that not everyone is able to be themselves at school. Here are some ways to support LGBTQ educators.

Gender

Instruction About LGBTQ People in Elementary School Is Age-Appropriate

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on April 12, 2022

Understanding why anti-LGBTQ curriculum bills harm us all.

Health

How ‘Don’t Say Gay’ and Parental Rights Laws Can Harm Students

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on March 6, 2022

The problem with anti-gay curriculum and parental rights bills, and why we all should care.

Transgender

Preventing Trans Kids from Accessing Care Is Wrong

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on February 25, 2022

How preventing trans kids from accessing affirming care is harmful and not supported by research and experts in the field.

Gender

Coming Out at School: Do Parents Need to Know?

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on October 27, 2021

Students coming out at school raises questions about who needs to know? Do schools notify families? Here are three things to consider for LGBTQ students and their teachers.

Transgender

Trans Youth in Sports: What's the Big Deal?

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on July 14, 2021

Trying to understand the debate about transgender athletes in sports? Here are some answers.

President Donald Trump

Understanding the Paradox of the LGBTQ Trump Supporter

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on November 6, 2020

Understanding voters in the 2020 election and a few thoughts for educators.

Transgender

Nonbinary Awareness Week: 5 Ways to Be Supportive

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on July 14, 2020

Wondering what "nonbinary" means? How you can be more supportive? Here are five ideas for how to learn and do more.

Gender

The Problems with Parental Notifications and "Opt-Outs"

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on April 23, 2019

Should parents be allowed to pull their kids out of lessons designed to build community and reduce bullying?

Sex

Funding Abstinence: The War on Sex Ed

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on December 11, 2018

Rolling back funding for sexuality education harms adolescents across America.

Gender

LGBTQ Inclusion in Elementary Schools: What Teachers Can Do

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on December 7, 2018

Teachers can do more to support gender and sexual diversity in schools. Here's how.

Gender

In Support of Our Trans Community

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on October 25, 2018

Wondering what you can do to support transgender, non-binary, and intersex people? This statement offers ideas and resources.

Sex

Trump Administration Threatens to Change Definition of Sex

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on October 21, 2018

It is important to better understand what the scientific community has to say about sex and gender to understand significant flaws in proposed federal policy.

Gender

It’s Not “Getting Better” for LGBTQ Youth

Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on October 19, 2018

A new study shows that schools are often not "getting better" for LGBTQ youth, and in some cases are getting significantly worse.