Gay teaching

He spoke to Education Week about teaching as a gay man in rural Kentucky—and why recent efforts to restrict rights for LGBTQ students are dangerous. This interview was edited for length and.

Gay teachers bring a unique perspective to the classroom, one that can challenge students to think critically and empathetically about issues of gender and sexuality. By incorporating LGBTQ+ themes and content into their teaching, gay teachers can help to broaden students’ understanding of diversity and promote acceptance and inclusion.