Principals Can and Should Make a Positive Difference for LGBTQ Students
Journal of Leadership Education
ISSN: 1552-9045
Article publication date: 15 October 2016
Issue publication date: 15 October 2016
Abstract
School principals should lead for social change, particularly in support of vulnerable or marginalized students. An important social justice issue in which principals must provide strong leadership, but may not be adequately prepared in university training, is creating positive and inclusive school environments for lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual, and questioning (LGBTQ) students. Research reveals that LGBTQ students experience high rates of discrimination, bullying, and physical assault due to their sexual orientation or gender expression. This Application Brief describes how faculty members at a Midwest university developed curriculum and pedagogy for their principal preparation program with the goal of promoting the knowledge and skills that future school leaders need to provide effective leadership for protection, acceptance, and affirmation of LGBTQ students.
Citation
Boyland, L.G., Swensson, J., Ellis, J.G., Coleman, L.L. and Boyland, M.I. (2016), "Principals Can and Should Make a Positive Difference for LGBTQ Students", Journal of Leadership Education, Vol. 15 No. 4, pp. 117-131. https://doi.org/10.12806/V15/I4/A1
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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