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What causes LGBTQ people to be underrepresented in Stem, and how can we improve inclusion and retention? Join our webinar on 2 July to discuss some of the work being done towards LGBTQ inclusion, with Ioana Latu and Bryce Hughes. Book your place: https://rsc.li/4bhJweq

February is #LGBTQ HistoryMonth 🌈 In higher education, LGBTQ students often navigate unique challenges that impact their wellbeing. 🎓🏳️🌈 To learn more about their experiences, check out our report on the wellbeing of LGBTQ students in higher education. ➡ https://lnkd.in/eDSBpGYE

Every student should feel safe and free to be their authentic selves. This founding principle has guided TSS since our inception. Recent legislation has questioned this basic human right for LGBTQ youth in Virginia, but there are many ways a school can support LGBTQ students in the face of these changes. TSS strives to be inclusive and help all our students feel safe, seen, and heard by creating a sense of belonging, connectedness, support, and empowerment for each and every one of our students. Here are six actions schools can take to support LGBTQ youth in Virginia. https://lnkd.in/edtKPGwA

TOMORROW: Supporting Youth Who Are LGBTQ and Gifted. In the special Pride Month session, attendees will learn what makes gifted LGBTQ young people unique, the challenges they often face in school and society, and how to provide nurturing environments to support healthy intellectual and social-emotional development. More: https://buff.ly/3qcCp5r

Allies within the LGBTQ community are crucial in promoting equality, safety and inclusion for all LGBTQ people. This module will discuss how you can create safer spaces (wherever that may be) for LGBTQ people by avoiding assumptions, removing tokenism and challenging discriminatory behaviour. Find out more about the individual modules we have on offer on our website - https://buff.ly/3QjiAU7

LGBTIQ inclusion in commercial paddlesport business ⏰ Tune in to tomorrows confernece session, taking place at 10am! The LGBTIQ community is complex and diverse. This introductory webinar aims to provide an understanding of LGBTQ , its history, and the challenges that the community has faced, past and present, in engaging with paddlesport activity. This webinar will explore: 👉 LGBTQ terminology 👉 The value of sport and physical activity for the LGBTIQ community 👉 LGBTQ role models in sport 👉 The barriers that persist for LGBTIQ in sport and physical activity 👉 Top tips for creating environments that are inclusive of and for LGBTIQ communities

All educators and youth-serving professionals are obligated to ensure that each student feels safe and affirmed at school, including LGBTQ students. From our Project THRIVE, this checklist can help you better promote safety, inclusion and well-being for LGBTQ students. #InAttendance https://lnkd.in/e_BU4zUt

If you ever worry about getting things wrong, you’re not alone. Our third module is here to give you the tools you need to confidently navigate conversations about LGBTQ issues and inclusion. Contact us to find out more 👉 [email protected]