Educators and education researchers are addressing LGBTQ issues with a sense of legitimacy and urgency. ÐÜèÊÓÆµproudly supports diversity and inclusion and is committed to advancing empirical evidence to inform practices and policies that support LGBTQ individuals in education and learning settings. This resource page provides access to AERA-published journal articles, publications, fact sheets, and other materials of use to researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and others with a commitment to LGBTQ education issues.
ÐÜèÊÓÆµStatements on LGBTQ issues
Statement from ÐÜèÊÓÆµPresident Shaun R. Harper and Executive Director Felice J. Levine in Support of Transgender and Non-Binary Persons April 2021
ÐÜèÊÓÆµSpeaks Out on Bathroom Rules for Transgender Students March 2017
ÐÜèÊÓÆµSpeaks to "Texas Bathroom Bill" January 2017
Statement by ÐÜèÊÓÆµExecutive Director Felice J. Levine on the Terror Attack in Orlando June 2016
ÐÜèÊÓÆµReport: LGBTQ Issues in Education: Advancing a Research Agenda The ÐÜèÊÓÆµreport, LGBTQ Issues in Education: Advancing a Research Agenda, and related July 9, 2015, Capitol Hill briefing, brought rigorous and relevant knowledge to bear on this important issue. ÐÜèÊÓÆµwill offer a 50% discount on the report during Pride Month.
Capitol Hill Briefing (July 9, 2015) This briefing focused on several of the critical areas that were addressed in the ÐÜèÊÓÆµreport, LGBTQ Issues in Education: Advancing a Research Agenda, including bullying and k-12 students; student achievement and educational attainment; challenges conducting research; and recommendations for further research.