Our Mission
The mission of QTPiE is to educate, advocate, and build coalitions that advance equitable policies and practices for queer and trans people in education.
Our Goals
We are a team of students, educators, and community members committed to working towards queer and trans liberation in collaboration through the following goals:
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Educate
Educate government officials, education professionals, and students about policies and practices impacting queer and trans people in education across federal, state, and institutional levels.
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Advocate
Advocate for equitable policies and practices for queer and trans people in education by making key information readily accessible to stakeholders.
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Build Coalitions
Build coalitions of educators and community members across states and institutions to create more inclusive policies and practices for queer and trans people in education.