POSTER
SESSIONS (PO)

These visual displays provide an informal, interactive format for the presentation of research, data, and innovative practices and will be available on demand at any time during the convention week. They will also be available post-convention for 60 days.



PO445: Being Out as LGBTQ in Rural Schools


Research has demonstrated more anti-LGBTQ+ bias and discrimination in rural school settings compared to urban schools. The proposed narratology study seeks to retell the schooling experiences of rural, LGBTQ+ youth.

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Objectives:
  • Learn how anti-LGBTQ+ bias and discrimination affect the psychological and educational wellbeing of students in rural communities.
  • Understand what supports rural LGBTQ+ students want, what in their schools is working well for them, and what stressors exist.
  • Engage in social justice work by advocating for inclusive policies and procedures designed to include and protect LGBTQ+ students.


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