ERIC Number: EJ1192179
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Oct
Pages: 6
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Supporting Transgender and Gender-Expansive Children in School
Mangin, Melinda
Phi Delta Kappan, v100 n2 p16-21 Oct 2018
As transgender people have received greater visibility and acceptance, as well as increased legal protections, educators have begun to examine their school policies and practices with an eye toward legal compliance and a desire to be welcoming to all students. Melinda Mangin shares insights from interviews with educators who have sought to improve their policies and practices on the district, school, and classroom level. Providing support requires educators to learn about the differences between sex, gender, and sexuality; to be proactive in creating inclusive policies before issues arise; and to work closely with parents and students to understand their needs.
Descriptors: Sexual Identity, Minority Groups, Gender Differences, Sexuality, Educational Policy, Educational Environment, Compliance (Legal), Teacher Attitudes, School Districts, Student Needs, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Teacher Student Relationship, Elementary Secondary Education
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Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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