Trans Children in Today’s Schools: A Time of Upheaval with Aidan Key

The increased societal visibility of transgender children and teens in pre-K-12 schools has placed the topic of gender diversity squarely on the table. School communities - employees, leadership, and caregivers - are often hard-pressed to understand the needs and experiences of these students and even more challenged to respectfully address the needs, concerns, and fears of others. It is all the more challenging when resources are difficult to find, and as societal volatility ramps up unchecked. How does one discuss aspects of gender diversity in schools in ways that honor and respect all members of a school community. Join author and educator Aidan Key as he touches on the personal, social, legal, political, educational, and religious implications that come with creating more gender-inclusive schools.
BIO
Speaker, author, and educator, Aidan Key’s work centers on gender diverse children. Key, founder of Gender Diversity, works nationally with hundreds of K-12 schools and youth-based agencies providing professional development, strategic planning, policy development, athletics guidance, and education for parents and students. TransFamilies.org, also founded by Key, is a national organization providing support and resources for families of gender-diverse children.
Key is the author of the seminal book, Trans Children in Today’s Schools, (Oxford University Press) and a contributing author to both editions of the anthology Trans Bodies, Trans Selves. Aidan was named Community Leader of the Year by the Greater Seattle Business Association (2017) and Seattle Magazine’s Most Influential People of the Year (2019) and whose media appearances include The Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King Live, DiversityIS, and NPR’s Fresh Air.