Strategies for LGBTQ+ Inclusivity among Elementary School Aged Youths in Extension

Authors

Maru Gonzalez, North Carolina State UniversityFollow
Michael Kokozos, University of PennsylvaniaFollow
Sudha Sankar, North Carolina State UniversityFollow

Volume

62

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.62.04.22

Abstract

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.

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Recommended Citation

Gonzalez, M., Kokozos, M., & Sankar, S. (2024). Strategies for LGBTQ+ Inclusivity among Elementary School Aged Youths in Extension. The Journal of Extension, 62(4), Article 22. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.62.04.22