105. Why Token Representation in Schools Isn't Enough and What We Need Instead

Teaching While Queer: Advocacy For LGBTQ Folks In Schools & Education To Live & Work As Your Authentic Self

How can educators create classrooms where students don’t just survive but thrive—celebrating their full identities in an equitable and joyful learning environment?

As a queer educator or ally, you might wonder how to foster inclusive and affirming spaces while balancing advocacy, representation, and restorative practices. This episode offers actionable strategies to empower you in building communities where students and educators alike feel seen and valued.

Through our conversation, you will:

• Learn how to create affinity spaces and networks to build support and resilience within educational environments.
• Discover the role of representation in curricula, school culture, and everyday practices, and how it transforms the learning experience for students.
• Explore restorative justice as a powerful framework to heal and strengthen school communities while addressing harm meaningfully.

Tune in to uncover practical steps and inspiring insights to reimagine your classroom as a space of equity, joy, and authentic connection.

The podcast explores the challenges and successes of Queer representation in education, addressing issues such as burnout, tokenism, doxing, and the importance of advocacy in creating inclusive classrooms, safe spaces, and anti-bullying strategies, with a focus on supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual, , transgender, asexual, aromantic, agender, two-spirit, and non-binary teachers and gender identity in schools to combat the feeling of isolation and lack of community.

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