What's the Big Idea?

Standing Up for LGBTQ Students with Jean-Marie Navetta & PFLAG

May 04, 2021
What's the Big Idea?
Standing Up for LGBTQ Students with Jean-Marie Navetta & PFLAG
Show Notes

In which Dan talks about the urgent need to protect LGBTQ students and empower teachers to become active allies. He's joined by Jean-Marie Navetta, Director of Learning and Inclusion at PFLAG. After discussing the troubling stream of anti-LGBTQ legislation from across the country, Dan and Jean-Marie examine ways in which schools can become more safe and inclusive for LGBTQ students. As always, we welcome comments and questions on Twitter @BigIdeaEd

Mentioned in the show and additional resources:

2021 Slated to Become Worst Year for LGBTQ State Legislative Attacks from HRC

The GLSEN 2019 National School Climate Survey

Cultivating Respect: Safe Schools For All from PFLAG

Supporting LGBTQ Youth of Color from GLSEN

Best Practices for Serving LGBTQ Students from Learning for Justice

PFLAG's Guide to Becoming a Straight Ally

Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth from the Trevor Project