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LGBTQ-inclusive Curriculum in Primary and Secondary School

Vicky Liu

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Non-binary

Bisexual

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Cisgender Man

Heterosexual

Cisgender Man

Gay/Homosexual

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Do you believe that an LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum should be taught in…

Elementary School (K-5)

Middle School (6-8)

High School (9-12)

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“Elementary kids are too busy playing with toys. How can they be sure of their LGBTQ status when they think Santa is real? Middle school kids just make bad choices overall. High school students don’t need it forced down their throat. If they wanna learn, they can join a club. I do NOT want LGTBQ HW.”

  • 17, Native American, Male, Heterosexual, High School

“I think for elementary, there shouldn’t be a specific curriculum… good to have those topics acknowledged… prevented just through representation, by showing that LGBTQ people are normal people, those kids, LGTBQ or not, will benefit positively…”

  • 16, Asian, Male, Gay, High School

“People should be aware that there is a diversity of people and cultures… For example, if people avoid talking about or censor sex education, there may be a higher rate of uninformed consent, teen pregnancies, STIs, or other things of that nature.”

  • 15, Asian, Non-binary/Gender-queer, High School

Some responses:

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If you would like your child to be excused from birth control and HIV/STI prevention lessons, write a letter to your child’s principal. The letter should state that:

  • Your child should not be in the classroom during lessons about birth control and methods of HIV/STI prevention; and
  • You will provide instruction on prevention to your child in your home.

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Civil Rights Movement

Slavery

Women’s Rights Movement

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Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

Prohibited the use of pronouns consistent with one’s gender identity, expands book banning procedures, censors health curriculum and instruction.

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The Trevor Project

Suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people

73% of LGBTQ youth reported that they have experienced discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity at least once in their lifetime.

36% of LGBTQ youth reported that they have been physically threatened or harmed due to either their sexual orientation or gender identity.

45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year.

LGBTQ youth who found their school to be LGBTQ-affirming reported lower rates of attempting suicide.