It’s June and that means it’s Pride Month. During Pride Month the LGBTQ+ community celebrates achievements of LGBTQ+ people and raises awareness of challenges LGBTQ+ people face. It takes place in June because that is when the Stonewall riots took place in 1969 in Manhattan, New York City, US. These riots triggered a chain reaction that fed into raising awareness for gay rights and equality. In education it is important to be aware of the realities of LGBTQ+ people and educating ourselves about these is the first step towards LGBTQ+ allyship. Luckily, there are plenty of resources available to support an LGBTQ-inclusive education and approach to teaching – ensuring that everyone feels welcome and ready to learn.
