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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
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Strategies for LGBTQ+ Inclusivity among Elementary School Aged Youths in Extension
Maru Gonzalez; Michael Kokozos; Sudha Sankar
Journal of Extension, v62 n4 Article 22 2024
While there is a growing body of scholarship related to LGBTQ+ inclusive practices among adolescents in 4-H, there is currently no research focused specifically on elementary school aged youths. This paper identifies research-based strategies to foster LGBTQ+ inclusivity among elementary school aged youths in 4-H and provides recommendations for implementation at the individual and institutional level. These strategies include ongoing professional development, supportive adult relationships, inclusive curriculum and programming, and LGBTQ+ inclusive guidance and protocols. The strategies and recommendations for implementation underscore the need for a multi-faceted approach to create more welcoming spaces that benefit all youths.
Descriptors: LGBTQ People, Inclusion, Youth Programs, Children, Professional Development, Extension Agents, Interpersonal Relationship, Curriculum, Social Justice, Educational Environment, Elementary School Students, Evidence Based Practice
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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