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Queering Education Research Institute (QuERI)®️
@queeringedu.bsky.social
Bridging the gaps between research, policy, and practice in support of LGBTQ students and families in K-12 schools. Sociology in action. Qualitative Research. Founded 2006. Directors: Elizabethe Payne, PhD & Melissa J. Smith, PhD.
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Just released!!! New book on queer bullying from @uminnpress.bsky.social. Edited by QuERI directors Payne and Smith with contributions from an amazing group of international scholars.
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Today's important new releases:

-Queer Kids and Social Violence / @ecpayne.bsky.social and Melissa J. Smith, editors / @queeringedu.bsky.social

-On the Eve of the Cybercultural Revolution / Brian Bartell
October 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Gender is not an ideology – but conservative groups know learning about it empowers people to think for themselves
theconversation.com/gender-is-no...
Gender is not an ideology – but conservative groups know learning about it empowers people to think for themselves
From book bans and firing teachers to taking over university administrations altogether, right-wing politicians and activists worldwide have been keen on rooting out gender from schools. Why is that?
theconversation.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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The judge will block the Trump administration's attempt to restrict funding for sex education from schools that teach it in an inclusive way.
Federal judge rules in favor of public schools in 16 states that refused to comply with Trump's trans ban
The judge will block the Trump administration's attempt to restrict funding for sex education from schools that teach it in an inclusive way.
bit.ly
October 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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The universities are the latest in a series of institutions that are refusing to comply with Trump's threats to target trans people.
Two more colleges — Arizona and USC — reject Trump trans bathroom ban compact
The universities are the latest in a series of institutions that are refusing to comply with Trump's threats to target trans people.
bit.ly
October 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes have increased in the past five years across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes have risen around the world since 2020: report
Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes have increased in the past five years across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
bit.ly
October 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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All workers except a small number of top officials are being fired at the office that implements the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the employees union said.
Special education oversight, civil rights enforcement hit hard in Education Department layoffs
All workers except a small number of top officials are being fired at the office that implements the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the employees union said.
bit.ly
October 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Take a minute to comment on the federal white washing of American History curriculum. Deadline: Oct 17 → Comment at Regulations dot gov (docket ED-2025-OS-0745). The more comments they receive, the longer it will take to enact this particular nightmare. They are required to read every comment.
October 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Just released!!! New book on queer bullying from @uminnpress.bsky.social. Edited by QuERI directors Payne and Smith with contributions from an amazing group of international scholars.
October 5, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Take a minute to comment on the federal white washing of American History curriculum. Deadline: Oct 17 → Comment at Regulations dot gov (docket ED-2025-OS-0745). The more comments they receive, the longer it will take to enact this particular nightmare. They are required to read every comment.
October 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Education Dept threatens Minnesota for bowing to “false idols of radical gender ideology” - buff.ly/brfgI46
October 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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The LGBTQ+ Victory Institute is seeing its highest demand ever for political training among transgender candidates.
How LGBTQ+ people are stepping up to run for school board seats on the front lines of America’s culture wars
The LGBTQ+ Victory Institute is seeing its highest demand ever for political training among transgender candidates.
bit.ly
October 6, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The Teen Activist Project (TAP) at NYCLU seeks students enrolled in NY state public high schools to share their experiences with bullying, harassment, & discrimination. For more info, visit www.nyclu.org/tap-survey to complete an anonymous, 1–3-minute survey. Deadline November 30th.
October 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Just released!!! New book on queer bullying from @uminnpress.bsky.social. Edited by QuERI directors Payne and Smith with contributions from an amazing group of international scholars.
October 5, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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Supreme Court Requires Schools to Allow Students to Opt Out of LGBTQ Lessons www.the74million.org/article/supr...
Supreme Court Requires Schools to Allow Students to Opt Out of LGBTQ Lessons
The 6-3 ruling is a victory for parental and religious rights, but some say it will further marginalize gay and trans students and families.
www.the74million.org
June 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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“Today’s ruling threatens the very essence of public education,” said US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor in a dissent after the court decided today that parents have the right to opt out their kids before LGBTQ-inclusive books are read in public school classrooms.
U.S. Supreme Court Says Parents Have Right to Opt Out Kids Before LGBTQ Books Are Read in Classrooms - Mombian
"Today’s ruling threatens the very essence of public education," said U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor in a dissent after the court decided today that parents have the right to opt out their...
mombian.com
June 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
It's absolutely absurd.
Linda McMahon on how California can avoid losing federal education funding: "They really need to send a letter of apology to all of the female participants in sports. They need to return the titles that were taken away from these women who competed and lost to males in the sports."
June 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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How The Supreme Court Blessed Anti-Trans Discrimination
How The Supreme Court Blessed Anti-Trans Discrimination
Analysis: The Skrmetti decision allows Tennessee to stop transgender minors from getting hormone therapy or puberty blockers, but its consequences will be felt by trans people nationwide.
buff.ly
June 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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“At least you can hug your son at night.”

Overcoming hate and fear with unconditional love.

www.cnn.com/interactive/...
As a gay teen, his dad didn’t support him. Now the pair are bringing drag shows to rural towns
Miss Nature brings drag shows to the small-town stages of some of Arizona’s most rural towns, hoping to create safe and joyful spaces for local LGBTQ people, even if only for one night.
www.cnn.com
June 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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25 Middle Grade Titles for Pride Month and Beyond
25 Middle Grade Titles for Pride Month and Beyond
This diverse list of titles includes prose novels, novels in verse, and graphic novels. It has solid middle grade books as well as selections more suited for upper middle grade or younger YA tastes.
www.slj.com
June 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Happy Pride!🏳️‍🌈 Pre-order discount through June.
Pre-order discount for our new book on bullying.
June 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Maine Case Opens New Battleground for School Choice: The Right to Discriminate www.the74million.org/article/main...
Maine Case Opens New Battleground for School Choice: The Right to Discriminate
Some religious schools say serving LGBTQ students violates their faith. One voucher opponent said they want a ‘blank check to do what they want.’
www.the74million.org
June 19, 2025 at 11:37 AM