Education and LGBT Publications

Education and LGBT Publications

LGBTQ+ Young Adults with IDD: Recreational Therapists Perspectives - Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: recreational therapists perspectives.

High School Biology Textbooks Do Not Provide Comprehensive View of Sex and Gender - Textbooks used by a majority of introductory U.S. biology classes paint a Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus image, running afoul of scientific evidence.

Teaching Controversial Topics in U.S. Schools: How Americans Really Feel - Americans united on core principles like importance of public education and parental involvement, but diverge on the details.

How Sex Education Training Videos Can Be More Inclusive - The article explores several lessons learned about inclusivity during formative research and video production efforts.

Why Teachers Give Girls Higher Marks Than Boys - Gender-related gaps in educational achievement are common worldwide. However, the nature of the gap differs with different ways of measuring achievement.

Study of LGBT Experiences in Physics - Study finds women and trans people most likely to experience harassment with climate and exclusionary behaviors biggest factors for LGBT scientists leaving physics.

Pleasure on the Spectrum: Interview Series with Dr. Lynette Louise - Final Video - Sexual Diversity conversations with Dr. Lynette Louise (The Brain Broad) during Autism Acceptance Month.

Are Sexual Minority Students Less Likely to Persist in STEM Degrees - Coming out in STEM: Factors affecting retention of sexual minority STEM students - Sexual minority students - lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer - less likely than their heterosexual peers to be retained in STEM degrees after 4 years of college.

Sexuality and Family Planning Study of University Students - Study of sexual behavior of university students reveals students showed a lack of responsibility in areas of sexuality and family planning.

Creating Diverse Schools and Workplaces Requires Inclusion - Not Just Numbers - When it comes to successfully engaging and including minorities in the workforce and schools, organizations need to focus on inclusion.

Sex Education Fails to Reflect Real-Life Realities of Lesbian and Bisexual Girls - Sex education knowledge gap could be placing lesbian and bisexual girls at increased risk for getting STIs.

Updated International Human Rights Principles for Treatment of LGBTI People Released - Yogyakarta Principles is a universal guide to human rights related to sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics.

FCA US Women of Color Gain Recognition at Annual STEM Event - Awards underscore commitment to develop diverse employees and to promote careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

EEOC Training Program On Respectful Workplaces - EEOC Training Program focuses on harassment prevention and creating respectful workplaces for all.

Student STEM Careers - Building an Inclusive Community of Scholars - For youth from under-represented groups in STEM including students of color, first-generation college students and those eligible for Pell Grants.

Women in Technology Scholarships - 100 IT Scholarships Available - Western Governors University a nonprofit competency-based university will award $200,000 in 100 IT scholarships for females.

Gender Norms Still Important For Female College Major Choice - New study suggests a relationship between how much women conform to feminine norms and their choice of college major.

Women in Technology and Veteran Service Scholarships - Helio offers $1,000 scholarship for all active duty, reserve, and veterans of the U.S. Military for Helio Training full-time programs, and $500 scholarship towards part-time programs.

Is Single-Gender Education Better for Students - What has long been considered old-fashioned and antithetical to gender equity is experiencing a revival, given the growing numbers of single-gender schools.

LGBTQ Guide for Spanish Language Media - Spanish language stylebook for journalists reporting on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people.

Reduction in Sexual Violence Among Kentucky High School Students - Study is the largest and longest randomized controlled trial of bystander intervention programs focusing on sexual violence prevention in high schools.

Guidance Protecting Transgender Youth and Young Adults From Discrimination Fact Sheet - Williams Institute fact sheet regarding U.S. Departments of Education and Justice withdrawal of legal guidance protecting transgender youth and young adults from discrimination in education.

LGBTQ Students Benefit from Point Foundation Scholarship - To help lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer students transfer to a 4 year degree program, Point Foundation welcomes applications for the Community College Scholarship.

LGBTQ Presidents in Higher Education - Removing Barriers and Building Pathways - LGBTQ Presidents in Higher Education third annual Institute designed to support LGBTQ leaders looking to advance within higher education.

Cherry Creek School District's Pornographic Sex-Ed Content - Colorado parent joins Family Research Council Tony Perkins on the radio to discuss Cherry Creek School District pornographic sex-ed content.

White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault Report - The White House hosts final event focused on stopping sexual violence against students, the It Is On Us Summit.

Best LGBT Friendly Colleges and Universities - College Choice Releases the Ranking of 50 Best LGBT Friendly Colleges and Universities 2016.

Students Want More From School Sex Ed - Survey reveals students want more from school-based programs including information about violence in relationships, gender issues, and sexual diversity.

Boys Changing in Girls Locker Room - Members of the US Commission on Civil Rights ask congress to restrain Department of Education from mangling Title IX.

Risky Sex: Which College Students are Likely Candidates - Significant link between instability in lives of college-age young adults and likelihood they will engage in risky sex.

Identity is Dictionary Word of The Year - Reflecting fluid nature of conversations about gender and sexuality, the Dictionary Word of the Year is identity.

Corporate Equality Index to Rate Global LGBT Workplace Inclusion - Top score requires companies to provide non-discrimination protections to their LGBT employees worldwide.

College Scholarship Grant for LGBTQ Students in STEM Field - Web Adaptive to offer college scholarship grant for LGBTQ students in STEM fields.

Achievements in Diversifying Faculties Offers The PhD Project for Higher Education to Follow - PhD Project increases diversity of faculty is an effective strategy to attract minority students at all levels, in all disciplines.

Free Online Course on Civil Rights & Nonviolence - From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement.

Point Foundation LGBTQ Student Scholarships - Students enrolling in undergraduate or graduate programs for 2016-2017 academic year are eligible to apply for multiyear scholarship.

LGBT Student Safety Program Piloted in LA Unified School District - LGBT students throughout U.S. to benefit from expansion of LGBT student safety program piloted in LA unified school distric.

Diversity Scholarship in Memory of Roscoe Trimmier Jr. - Creation of the Ropes and Gray Roscoe Trimmier Jr. Diversity Scholarship in honor of Mr. Trimmier.

Intersex Persons: History, Facts and Information - Even as a newborn, psychologists have discovered the child will be treated very differently depending on the child's gender.

Seattle's Bailey-Boushay House - People come to the Bailey-Boushay facing a number of challenges including those who have HIV/AIDS, are homeless and destitute.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Community and Religion - LGBT people and communities often have questions and are confused about religious issues associated with diverse human sexualities and gender identities.

Human Services for Low-Income and At-Risk LGBT Populations - LGBT people may be disproportionately at risk of poor outcomes related to economic security and social well-being compared to the general population.

Marquardt Peace and Possibility Speaker Series - The series aims to bring high profile LGBT leaders and advocates to the university to provide cultural opportunities.

Discriminatory Harassment Identification and Response - Online Course - PublicSchoolWORKS course, Discriminatory Harassment - Identification and Response, addresses and helps reduce student-to-student harassment.

LGBT Youth - Fairness and Equality at School - With LGBT Youth Twice As Likely To Experience Verbal Harassment, Exclusion, and Physical Attack at School, Student Non-Discrimination Act reintroduced in Congress.

Asexual - What Does It Mean? - Defining the term asexual, a person who does not experience sexual attraction.

Guide to Reporting About Transgender People - Guide for reporters and others when writing or reporting on the transgender and LGBT community.

New School Policy Sends Harmful Message to LGBT Students - New policy created by Rankin County School Board in Mississippi aims to prevent students from forming organizations that support LGBT students.

Feminizing The World - Why Males are Becoming Less Masculine - Information on pollutants and chemicals in the environment that are causing sterility and males to be become more feminine.

College Students Face Stalking Risk - College students are at higher risk for stalking than the general public, but are less likely to report the crime to police.

Focus Hope; Education, Opportunity and Community - Organization dedicated to practical intelligent solutions to issues of economic disparity, hunger, education and racial divisiveness.

How To Develop Trust and Faith in Others - Trust is the expectation of fair exchange, an authentic connection, one that communicates understanding.

Males Who Commit Sexual Assault on Campus - Statistics show 20% of females will be the victim of sexual assault while attending college.

Google for Entrepreneurs to Provide Scholarship Funds for GalvanizeU - Galvanize announces expanded partnership with Google for Entrepreneurs to support scholarship opportunities at GalvanizeU.

Supportive High Schools Help Sexual Minority Males - Supportive high school environments can make a difference to the mental health of male sexual minority students.

All Gender Toilet Sign Donations to 80 U.S. Campuses - Metrosexual all-gender bathroom designs feature simple iconography and clear descriptor.

Helping School Districts Serve and Maintain Students with Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Needs - When troubled students are not served properly, school district staff, and teachers who witness lack of educational progress, can become discouraged.

Schools Must Balance Ethos with Equality - Faith based schools are on the rise in the UK, but are religious values at odds with legislation on equality.

List of Sexual Diversity LGBTQ+ Quotes - List of uplifting quotations regarding sexual diversity, inclusion, and famous LGBT quotes.

Scholarship Program Makes College Possible for LGBTQ Students - Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students seeking financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate school education encouraged to apply for scholarship.

Fellowship for LGBTQ Graduate Students - LGBTQ graduate business student organization to partner with top MBA schools to offer scholarship, mentorship and leadership opportunities for students.

Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation in the Workplace: A Practical Guide - Book addresses US workplace law and human resource practice relating to gender identity, sexual orientation, and gender expression.

Australian Safe Schools Program Promotes Sexual Diversity - National program aims to create safe and supportive school environments for same-sex-attracted, intersex and gender-diverse people.

Definitions: Glossary of Sex and Sexuality Words - Definitions of some of the sexual terms, abbreviations and their meanings you may come across on SexualDiversity.org - and in everyday life.