We Need to Keep Talking About HIV With Our Students
I speak my truth because age-appropriate, LGBTQ+-inclusive, comprehensive sexual health education has been proven to save lives.
Tim'm West
I See Me: Representation of LGBTQ+ Teachers in the Classroom
An equitable education includes supporting and affirming LGBTQ+ identities in the classroom.
Laura Zingg
Editorial Project Manager, One Day Studio
Online Resources to Connect LGBTQ+ Youth With Powerful Stories of Hope
A new teacher’s guide from The It Gets Better Project and TFA provides teachers with a lesson plan for sharing and discussing the award-winning film ‘Moonlight’ with students—in person and online.
Transgender Rights in Schools: My Vision for One Day
Learn how Alyxandra Ramsay a first-grade transgender teacher in South Florida, is speaking out for transgender student and employee rights in her school district and beyond.
Alyxandra Ramsay
First grade teacher in South Florida
Standing Up for Transgender Students
Trans students deserve a safe and affirming place to learn. Advocates from Teach For America’s network are helping to make this happen.
Holding Nothing Back from Students
At five years old, the Prism network is focused on supporting teachers who are supporting LGBTQ+ students. A 10-year education veteran explains why.
Paula Ann Solis
Developing Visible Allies for LGBTQ+ Students
Three leaders are helping to increase educators' access to resources for supporting LGBTQ+ students in schools.
Advice for Supporting LGBTQ Students
Kelly Krag-Arnold (Greater New Orleans-Louisiana Delta ’13) talks about her experience as an LGBTQ educator and shares advice for creating a safe and inclusive environment for LGBTQ students.
Kelly Krag-Arnold
Four Leaders Fighting For LGBTQ+ Kids And Teachers This Pride Month
For Pride Month, we’re celebrating four TFA alumni who are making a positive change for LGBTQ+ children and educators in their communities through regional PRISM chapters.
The TFA Editorial Team
Gay And Invisible In Rural America: Reflections On This Year’s Day Of Silence
Founded in 1996 by a group of students working on a class project focused on non-violent protests, a Day of Silence is now a national event where students raise awareness for the silencing and erasure of LGBTQ people at school. Some students wear ribbons to raise awareness while others might write letters of support for those who struggle with their sexuality. As one of the Presidents of my Gay Straight Alliance in high school, I recall participating in the event yearly. Here, in North Carolina, activities that recognize the existence and struggles of LGBTQ youth while pushing for greater support and acceptance have not been as widespread.