We at QuERI are often asked what we would change in order to make schools more supportive for LGBTQ students and families. That list, frankly, is really long. Changing schools is not an easy thing and there is no magic program or quick fix. But it is important to not be overwhelmed by the task and to find a place to start -- a place that will actually have an impact. Increasingly, we are thinking that place is with school leadership. Principals substantially influence the impact of social justice initiatives in their schools and the extent to which faculty and staff feel they can participate in advocacy for sexual minority and gender non-conforming students. School leaders who provide...
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