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136. Calling This “Child Abuse Prevention” Is a Lie—It’s About Silencing Queer Families
Episode 136
What if supporting your students’ pronouns could cost you your job—or your parental rights? This episode dives into the April 2025 Executive Order th…
1 year, 6 months ago
135. 3 Strategies Queer Teachers Can Use To Advocate For Inclusion Without Risking Their Jobs
Episode 135
Can LGBTQ+ teachers truly be themselves in the classroom? Despite progress, many still face discrimination, fear, and pushback when advocating for in…
1 year, 6 months ago
134. The Truth About DEI in Schools: Why It’s Under Attack & How to Fight Back
Episode 134
What does it really take to be an LGBTQ+ educator in today's world? How can teachers go from overcoming fear and bias to becoming a global advocate f…
1 year, 6 months ago
133. Queer Educators Are Told to Stay Silent—Here’s Why Visibility Matters More Than Ever
Episode 133
Queer educators are often told to stay silent about their identities—but what impact does that have on LGBTQ+ students? In this episode, we explore w…
1 year, 6 months ago
132. The Dangerous Impact of Misinformation on Queer Youth—And How We Can Fight Back
Episode 132
How can educators create truly inclusive spaces for queer and trans students? And what’s the hidden bias that might be holding them back?
In this epi…
1 year, 6 months ago
131. Why Online Harassment Won’t Silence LGBTQ+ Educators (And What to Do About It)
Episode 131
Have you ever felt unsafe online just for being who you are? If you’re a queer educator, digital harassment is a real and growing threat—but you don’…
1 year, 6 months ago
130. What Happens When Your Personal Queer Story Goes Viral—The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Episode 130
What happens when your personal story goes viral for all the wrong reasons? How do you navigate grief, identity, and public scrutiny—all at once?
In t…
1 year, 7 months ago
129. Signs You’re Overburdening LGBTQ+ Teachers & How to Fix It for Real Change
Episode 129
Are queer teachers the only ones creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students in schools? What happens when they leave—and why are so many being pushed o…
1 year, 7 months ago
128. 3 Ways Schools Are Failing Queer Teachers (And What Needs to Change)
Episode 128
Why do so many LGBTQ+ teachers leave the profession feeling broken and exhausted? And why are schools still relying on just one “designated safe teac…
1 year, 7 months ago
127. 3 Hard Truths About Being an Openly Queer Teacher & How to Overcome Them
Episode 127
What happens when coming out as an LGBTQ+ teacher leads to job loss, discrimination, and relentless scrutiny? Chris Cannella knows this reality first…
1 year, 7 months ago