Topics related to racism and racial inequality come up in the classroom more often than LGBTQ issues | Pew Research Center

February 12, 2024

Race and LGBTQ Issues in K-12 Schools

Topics related to racism and racial inequality come up in the classroom more often than LGBTQ issues

Topics related to racism and racial inequality come up in the classroom more often than LGBTQ issues

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Topics related to racism and racial inequality come up in the classroom more often than LGBTQ issues

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Race and LGBTQ Issues in K-12 Schools
About 4 in 10 teachers say current debates about K-12 education have had a negative impact on their job
Most teachers think students should learn that the legacy of slavery still affects Black Americans today
Most elementary school teachers say students shouldn’t learn about gender identity at school
54% of Americans say parents should be able to opt their children out of learning about LGBTQ issues
Topics related to racism and racial inequality come up in the classroom more often than LGBTQ issues
Teachers’ views on parents opting their children out of learning about race, LGBTQ issues differ widely by party