A Timeline Of Progress

The Long Road to LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Schools

A Timeline of Progress

The fight for LGBTQ+ inclusivity in schools has been a long and arduous one. But in recent years, there has been significant progress. In 2015, the Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marry. This was a major victory for LGBTQ+ rights, and it helped to pave the way for more inclusive policies in schools.

Early Efforts

The first efforts to promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity in schools began in the 1970s. In 1973, the American Psychological Association (APA) released a statement condemning the discrimination against LGBTQ+ people. This statement helped to legitimize the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, and it led to the development of more inclusive policies in some schools.

Progress in the 1990s and 2000s

In the 1990s and 2000s, there was a growing movement to promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity in schools. In 1996, the film "It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School" was released. This film showed teachers in kindergarten through fifth grade leading thoughtful and rigorous lessons about LGBTQ+ issues. The film was a critical success, and it helped to raise awareness about the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusivity in schools.

Recent Developments

In recent years, there has been a renewed push for LGBTQ+ inclusivity in schools. In 2017, the National Education Association (NEA) released a report calling for more inclusive policies in schools. This report has been influential in shaping policy decisions in many school districts.

In 2019, seven states passed laws requiring that curriculums include LGBTQ+ topics. These laws are a major step forward for LGBTQ+ inclusivity in schools, and they are likely to lead to more inclusive policies in the future.