Why is SOGI-inclusive education so important?

Our Answer:

Schools have the responsibility to proactively create safe, inclusive learning environments for all students. Unfortunately, schools are not always safe places for 2SLGBTQ+ youth to be out or to be themselves. Similarly, students who express their gender in less common ways or who come from 2SLGBTQ+ families can experience school as unsafe or unwelcoming. While this has been changing, and a lot of great work has occurred over many years to improve the education experience of these students, there remains a need to ensure that all school staff who work directly with students in schools have access to tools, resources, and supports that help make a difference.