June is LGBTQ+ pride month and for those schools still in session, it’s a great time to talk to students about equity and justice. One of our commitments as an organization is that of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and we believe all students should feel welcomed, valued, and respected in the classroom.
We’ve gathered some resources to support this work, including ways for students to see themselves in the curriculum.
- edjustice Toolkit: Defending the Freedom of our LGBTQ+ Students to be Themselves—This toolkit highlights the importance of supporting and protecting LGBTQ+ students, taking action, and getting involved with the movement
- ADL: LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Education Resources—Provides a list of relevant K-12 curriculum, children’s books, and other resources to bring LGBTQ+ Pride Month to your schools and classrooms.
- Nearpod Blog: Teacher resources for LGBTQ+ and Pride history lessons—free resources to help teachers celebrate Pride Month and LGBTQ+ history in the classroom.
- Teachwire: Pride Month 2023 – Best ideas and resources for schools—activities, ideas, and other resources.
- Human Rights Campaign: Welcoming Schools—the most comprehensive bias-based bullying prevention program in the nation to provide LGBTQ+ and gender-inclusive professional development training, lesson plans, book lists, and resources specifically designed for educators and youth-serving professionals.
- Purdue Global: 44 Resources for LGBTQ+ College Students—This piece includes informational resources for LGBTQ+ students in regard to academics, health, community, scholarships, and support services. The article is broken down into those different categories, listing multiple different resources for LGBTQ+ college students.
If your school is already out of session, think about ways to incorporate these resources and their theme of inclusivity early next school year.
