STEM educators play an important role in welcoming and encouraging LGBTQ+ young people interested in these disciplines. GLSEN is a research, education, and advocacy nonprofit organization that works to support LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion in K-12 schools. Their resources for educators help develop LGBTQ+ affirming curriculum and create safe spaces in classrooms. Lesson Plans such as "Garden of Kindness" (for grades K-5) and "Challenging Assumptions" (for grades 6-12) can be integrated with STEM coursework. At the top of the page, under the Educator Resources heading, are tabs directing readers to Lesson Plans, an Inclusive Curriculum guide, and resources specific to administrators and elementary school educators (Elementary Resources). The Inclusive Curriculum guide (previously featured in the 10-19-2018 issue of the Scout Report) gives educators a framework to make their existing curriculum more diverse and representative of LGBTQ+ people. Readers can also scroll down the main Educator Resources page to the Safe Space Kit section for a free digital download of a Safe Space poster and a guide to strategies and best practices for creating welcoming environments at school. Readers hungry for more materials can click the pink "Sign me up!" button on the upper right to join the email list.
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