HRC Foundation’s Welcoming Schools is the most comprehensive bias-based bullying prevention program in the nation to provide LGBTQ+ and gender inclusive professional development training, lesson plans, booklists and resources specifically designed for educators and youth-serving professionals.

Biology teachers have rich opportunities to include gender and sexuality diversity in our teaching. This website offers ready-to-use lessons, a reflection framework for adapting curriculum, and professional development materials.

This website is dedicated to “Teaching LGBTQ History” which primarily focuses on providing resources and materials that fulfill the requirements put forth by the FAIR Education Act with regards to LGBTQ history.

The Trevor Project’s 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People amplifies the experiences of more than 18,000 LGBTQ+ young people ages 13 to 24 across the United States. 

The survey critically provides data-driven ways we can all show support and acceptance for the LGBTQ+ young people in our lives, based on their own responses — as well as the potentially life-saving benefits of creating affirming spaces and communities.

The National Education Association provides guidance on what speech is protected for public school teachers under the First Amendment. 

Link to North Carolina's chapter of NEA

The GSA Advisor Handbook is a comprehensive guide for educators supporting Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSAs), offering practical strategies to create inclusive, affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ students. It includes tips for starting and sustaining GSAs, navigating challenges, and fostering advocacy and leadership within school communities.

GSA Network is a national organization that empowers LGBTQ+ youth and allies to create safer, more inclusive schools through student-led GSA clubs. The website provides resources, training, and advocacy tools to support youth leadership and build movements for educational justice and equity.

GLSEN’s resource on supporting GSAs provides guidance for educators and allies to help establish and sustain Gender and Sexuality Alliances in schools. It offers practical tools, best practices, and advocacy strategies to create safer, more inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ students.

Equality NC’s policy page highlights the organization’s efforts to advocate for LGBTQ+ equality through legislative action, community engagement, and policy reform. It provides updates on key issues, resources for advocacy, and ways to get involved in promoting fairness and inclusion across North Carolina.