Call For Proposals
We are excited to announce the Inaugural Teaching While QUeer: Queer Educators Conference 2025, a groundbreaking event designed to bring together queer educators, administrators, policymakers, school counselors, and allies committed to transforming education.
Teaching While Queer
Queer Educators Conference
October 11, 2025
October 11, 2025
9am – 9PM (UTC-5)
Virtual
PResentation Formats:
20-minute and 50-minute Presentations
Q&A included in session time
All sessions will be recorded and available for six months for paid ticket holders
some sessions will be considered for broadcast on our YouTube channel and/or a special episode of the Teaching While Queer podcast with permission from the presenter
We encourage educators, researchers, activists, and community members to submit proposals that align with the following conference goals:
-Empower Queer Educators
-Advance INclusive Curriculum
-Strengthen Community & Collaboration
-Promote Academic excellence & belonging
-Champion Equity & Representation
-Support & Retain Queer Educators
Submit Your Proposal
We are actively fundraising to make this conference the best that it can be. if youa re able to, plase consider donating. if you cannot donate, please share our campaign.
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About Teaching While Queer
Teaching While Queer began as a podcast and has grown into a national movement for LGBTQIA+ educators to share stories, find community, and advocate for safe, affirming classrooms.
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Our Impact
“This podcast is such a lifeline. Not only does it help me be a better ally for my LGBTQIA+ students and colleagues, but it also helps me as I navigate my journey to understand my own sexuality.
Thank you for the work you put into this and the safe harbor you create for so many.” – Blake T.
“As a Cis Educator I appreciate being educated and having the opportunity to learn about queer educator’s experiences. We work hard to create safe spaces for LGBTQ students, but what about safe spaces for the educators? Thank you for putting this perspective out there. It needs to be spoken about more.” – Erika G.
“It’s about time we heard from those inside the walls of a classroom and what is really going on regarding LGBTQ folks, rather than a perceived idea of what many think is going on.” – Counselor65
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