About the Research
Research has shown that trans, queer, and Two-Spirit (TQ2S) youth and those perceived to be TQ2S face hostile environments in schools. Research focused on improving school climate for TQ2S youth has determined that the implementation of TQ2S-inclusive lessons in class promotes greater feelings of student safety, health, and well-being.
In an effort to expand our knowledge of the impact of TQ2S-inclusive lessons on students and to learn more about the process of securing acceptance of TQ2S-inclusive curriculum in schools, we conducted a multi-method research project to understand:
- young people’s experience with TQ2S-inclusive curriculum in high school
- barriers to TQ2S-inclusive curriculum implementation and strategies that support implementation efforts
- impacts of TQ2S-inclusive curriculum on school climate
- lessons learned from previous efforts to implement other types of culturally relevant curriculum such as ethnic studies in California and Arizona.
Related Resources:
- Learning Lesson – Action Guide
- SSR Brief 10: Understanding School Safety and the Intersections of Race, Ethnicity, and Sexual Orientation
- SSR Brief 12: Gender Non-conformity and school safety
- SSR Brief 13: Understanding School Safety for Transgender Students
- SSR Brief 14: Lessons That Matter: LGBTQ Inclusivity and School Safety (2012)