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How can educators better support and protect LGBTQ+ international students?

By integrating LGBTQ+ topics into our curriculums, we can ensure that young people are better prepared to understand and respect diversity in their personal and professional lives. Read our latest article as we explore the importance of LGBTQ+ education 📝👇 https://bit.ly/3RqMV3u #lgbtq #pride #education

🌈 Promoting LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Education 🌈 As educators, it's our responsibility to ensure that all students feel safe, supported, and included in our learning environments. Here are some key steps to making education institutions LGBTQ+ friendly: 1. Training and Education: Offering comprehensive training for faculty and staff on LGBTQ+ issues, terminology, and inclusive practices helps create a culture of understanding and respect. 2. Policies and Procedures: Implementing anti-discrimination policies that explicitly protect LGBTQ+ students and staff ensure these policies are enforced consistently and transparently. 3. Support Services: Establishing support services such as LGBTQ+ student groups, counseling services, and gender-neutral restrooms provide necessary support and community for LGBTQ+ individuals. 4. Inclusive Curriculum: Integrating LGBTQ+ history, literature, and contributions into the curriculum matters because diverse perspectives enrich the learning experience for all students. 5. Visible Support: Displaying LGBTQ+ inclusive symbols such as Pride flags or Safe Space stickers throughout the campus signify support and create a welcoming atmosphere. 6. Language and Pronouns: Respecting individuals' chosen names and pronouns encourage the use of inclusive language in all communications and interactions. 7. Partnerships and Outreach: Collaborating with LGBTQ+ organizations and community groups fosters partnerships and provide additional support and resources. By taking these proactive steps, we can create an educational environment where all students feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Let's work together to build a future where every individual can thrive, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. #inclusiveeducation #lgbtq+ #diversityandinclusion

Hello, If you are an org that works with LGBTQ+ students OR If you know an eligible LGBTQ+ student aiming to break through the challenges and pursue higher studies, refer them for scholarships. Paving the way for new possibilities with Bhumi - Cognizant Foundation Scholarships! Refer first-year students who belong to the LGBTQ+ category needing financial support to complete their education. Who are eligible? Looking for: Students who identify under LGBTQ+. Academic Eligibility: Minimum 60% marks in grade 12 Band 1: Students enrolled in the 1st year of undergraduate or diploma in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), AHS (Allied Health Sciences), Paramedical courses in NIRF and NAAC accredited colleges pan India. Band 2: Students who are pursuing first year in any 1-2 year Certification, ITI, Diploma Vocational Technical Education & AHS Courses in NIRF and NAAC accredited colleges pan India. Family income < 3.5 lakhs p.a. What can you Do? Refer Now & help spread the word - Bhumi X Cognizant Foundation #Scholarships #LGBT #lgbtq #queereducation

As society and institutions increasingly prioritise LGBTQ+ inclusiveness, funding opportunities for those aiming to make a difference in this area have expanded. Scholarships, fellowships, and financial awards have long enabled ambitious and deserving students to access higher education. 🎓🏳️🌈 In fact, in the past decade the number of business schools that have increased their specific outreach to LGBTQ+ communities grew from 26% in 2014, to 45% in 2023, according to the (Graduate Management Admission Council™ (GMAC™) Application Trends survey. If you are passionate about LGBTQ+ rights and have a track record in advocacy, there are plenty of options to secure scholarships and an education to help you on your way... This Pride Month, we’ve scoured the globe (digitally) to find the best scholarships that prioritise LGBTQ+ rights. Let’s take a look at some available in Europe: 🇪🇺 London Business School (Out in Business Graduate Masters Scholarship) - Designed to foster diversity, inclusion, and leadership within the business community, this scholarship reflects London Business School’s commitment to creating an environment where all individuals can thrive. University of Edinburgh Business School (Somewhere MBA LGBT+ Scholarship) - Established to support and empower LGBTQ+ students pursuing their MBA, this scholarship aims to create opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds to excel academically and professionally. University of Warwick - Warwick Business School (CHAMPIONING DIVERSITY – LGBTQUA+ at Warwick Business School Scholarship) - Established to support LGBTQ+ students pursuing their MBA, this scholarship serves as a beacon of empowerment and opportunity within the business community. To find out more about scholarships around the globe, including Corporate partner offerings and North America, visit our link below! ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eq8PQcAB Imperial College Business School, ESMT Berlin, INSEAD #BlueSkyThinking #Pride #LGBTQ #Scholarships #HigherEducation

New research from Redrow, Platinum Member of The 5% Club, has revealed that the gender stereotypes in construction are dwindling as 66% of young women participants already work in, have considered working in or are open to working in construction - up 17% from 2023. The survey of 1,000 young adults found that it’s not just the potential high salary young women find appealing (39%), but also the opportunity to have a long-term career (26%) and the ability to set up their own business later down the line (25%). The increase in women entering the sector could be attributed to a rise in female role models. In fact, over two-fifths (42%) of women surveyed want to work for a company that has female or LGBTQ leaders. There is further detail in the linked showhome/Construction Buzz article below, including comment from karen jones (Group HRD Redrow) and Darryl Stewart (NHBC). #apprenticeships #earnandlearn #genderequity #constructionindustry #stereotypes

Don't we all crave an environment where we can thrive as our authentic selves? That's what we're aiming for with 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐱 (IEEI) - India's first-ever benchmarking tool for measuring 𝐋𝐆𝐁𝐓+ 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! 𝐈𝐄𝐄𝐈 is the game-changer that will enable & empower educational institutions to audit, assess, and track their progress on fostering safe, respectful, 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, regardless of their Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression, Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC). 𝐈𝐄𝐄𝐈 dives deep into 𝟕 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 to truly assess and improve LGBT+ inclusion: 🌟 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 & 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: Are your policies inclusive and non-discriminatory? 🌟 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Does your campus feel welcoming and safe for all identities? 🌟 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲/𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Does your campus have inclusive policies and practices for all faculty and staff members? 🌟 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Can students freely express their authentic selves? 🌟 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Does your campus offer inclusive information and conversational spaces for LGBT+ students? 🌟 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Does your campus openly demonstrate its commitment to LGBT+ inclusion? 🌟 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲: Does your campus actively advocate for LGBT+ inclusion? The aim is to make educational institutions evaluate where they stand and how they can improve to make their campuses more inclusive. Join us on this mission to 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, one inclusive step at a time.  Contact us at pride-ed@thepridecircle.com to 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. Together, let's build a future where education truly embraces everyone.❤️ Pride Circle | Rainbow Bazaar | Pride At Work #IEEI #InclusiveCampuses #LGBTInclusion #EducationForAll #BeTheChange #MakeADifference #PrideEd #EqualityInEducation #LGBTIndia #LGBTYouth #LGBTEmpowerment

🫶🏾🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈👐🏾Join us for "Beyond Tolerance: Empowering LGBTQIA+ Voices in Education for Authentic Thriving" at the Expert Educator Exchange. Our LGBTQIA+ community deserves champions who want them to thrive! Gain insights and strategies, and engage in powerful dialogues that shape an inclusive future of education where LGBTQIA+ identities shine, nurturing and empowering all in our diverse school communities. Be part of a movement that liberates over 2 million lives. Outcomes: 1️⃣ Effective Communication Skills: Enhance your ability to engage in courageous conversations, developing skills in active listening, constructive dialogue, and empathy. Learn how to navigate sensitive LGBTQIA+ topics, fostering an environment of open communication and mutual understanding. 2️⃣ Policy Implementation and Advocacy: Learn how to craft inclusive policies and gain insights into effectively implementing and advocating for these policies within educational institutions. Acquire the tools to drive systemic change and create a culture of acceptance and respect. 3️⃣ Cultivating Inclusive Learning Environments: Discover practical techniques for cultivating empathetic and inclusive learning environments. Design educational experiences that validate diverse identities, foster belonging, and promote active participation among all students, including LGBTQIA+ individuals. 🔊 Your Call to Action: Register now to be part of this transformative session and empower your educational practices for authentic thriving. Connect, share, and grow with like-minded professionals. ▶️ here: https://lnkd.in/efMRa_Cc Follow #ExEduEx #LGBTQIA #InclusiveEducation #Empowerment #Diversity #EducationLeaders #PolicyChange #CourageousConversations #CommunityBuilding #EducationalInnovation

California's New Educator Training Aims To Boost LGBTQ+ Student Safety An online training will be required for public certificated educators in California who work with seventh through 12th grade students. Known as PRISM (Providing Relevant, Inclusive Support that Matters for LGBTQ students), it’s currently being developed and will be finalized by July 1st next year. What’s in the training? In the six-part online program, educators will learn about bullying prevention, intersectional identities, and understanding LGBTQ+ culture. What are the requirements? Under the state law, AB 5, passed last year, the training will be mandated for all public certified educators working with seventh through 12th grade students. The educators will have to complete at least one hour of the program a year. How will it be enforced? The program will be monitored locally, with a report back to the California Legislature after five years. The training will be released by the end of June 2025. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4cvI5Kb 📸 David McNew/Getty Images

🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Do you care about Queer & Trans people or are you only interested in their Pink Money? 🩷💰 First things first, you need to recognise what your intentions are behind your Pride Campaign. Understanding your authentic reasonings for committing to a pride campaign outside of potential monetary incentives is a crucial first step. 👉 Why is it important to you and your company that you demonstrate allyship? 👉 Why do you want to lead by example in your industry? 👉 How does running a Pride Campaign align with your Brand Values? Example: I will discuss how an educational resource company (like Classroom Secrets) that creates teaching resources for primary school children may approach a Pride Campaign. ✊ Why is it important for “Insert Education Company” to demonstrate allyship? It is important to us that we demonstrate our allyship to LGBTQ+ people because we are committed to creating a truly inclusive environment for our Queer & Trans colleagues to feel understood and supported in a symbiotic relationship where we learn, nurture, and develop together as one with a common goal of bettering education and opportunities for all young people in a global society. ⭐️ Why does “Insert Education Company” want to lead by example in the education industry? Education companies within the education industry have a responsibility to provide LGBTQ+ teaching resources. Educating people on LGBTQ+ identity, existence, and history, in a modern world where globally Queer & Trans human rights are under constant attack. The Education Industry is pivotal in sharing facts and knowledge to heal this social narrative. As a primary school resource provider, we are responsible for teaching young people about a more loving and inclusive world. ❤️ How does running a Pride Campaign align with “Insert Education Company” Brand Values? We believe that integrity is at the core of all that we do. We must always strive to do the right thing in education to nurture children and those who teach them in the best way we know how. Human rights and being kind to people seem like pretty important topics to teach our children. So now I pose the questions to you. Why do you care about Pride? 🤔🧐 #Business #Brand #Branding #Marketing #PrideMonth