UNDERSTANDING LGBTQ+ IDENTITY: A TOOLKIT FOR EDUCATORS
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UNDERSTANDING LGBTQ+ IDENTITY: A TOOLKIT FOR EDUCATORS

Started: 2017
Ages 13-18
  • Currently active
  • Created by our station
Station type: Joint license
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Understanding LGBTQ+ Identity: A Toolkit for Educators offers a suite of short videos and curriculum materials designed to integrate LGBTQ+ history into US History and English classrooms. The resources examine individuals who questioned and broke the normed expectations of gender and/or sexuality, and who were often left out the traditional historical record. These individuals influenced the social, political, cultural, and economic landscape of the United States. Additionally, the collection includes professional development resources to help educators understand and address the complex and difficult issues faced by LGBTQ+ students and help promote understanding, awareness, and self-esteem.

This project reaches tweens and teens via...

  • Indirectly reaching t(w)eens via educators, PD, curriculum
  • Media and/or educational content that is made by, with, or for t(w)eens

What topics does this project focus on?

Culture, society Education Identity, relationships Other

*history, social studies, language arts, professional development

Is this project considered part of the station's journalism work?

No

Departments involved:

Education Production (TV/Radio) Engagement

Partner organizations involved:

New York City Department of Education, PFLAGG New York City, Hetrick-Martin Institute, The Ackerman Institute’s Gender & Family Project.

Media and/or educational content

Who is the primary audience of the content?

Other

*Educators and students

Who creates the media content?

Adults only (station employees, contractors, producers, etc)

*Other

Who decides the topic areas of the content?

Adults only

Where is the content shared?

Broadcast TV Website PBS Learning Media

Indirectly engaging youth via educators, professional development, or curriculum

This project indirectly engages youth by partnering with...

Curriculum or content distributors (e.g., PBS Learning Media)

Does this project train educators or run a professional development program?

Yes

Does this project create curricula or educational resources for educators to use?

Yes