There are many ways to address the methods that curriculums hold that may be viewed as homophobic, biphobic, transphobic, and overall offensive to the LGBTQ+ community. In general, one of the first steps to fixing a problem, is acknowledging that problem. If schools pretend there isn’t issues with certain teaching systems, there is no way to bring change upon those problematic ways. Schools should find the qualities that could be improved, and bring in more accepting ideologies that aren’t oppressive.

To me, integrating queerness into a classroom focuses on accepting, and creating an environment where ‘normalities’ presumptions aren’t visible. When I say this, I refer to the ideologies around heteronormative views. One can think that the ‘normal’ lifestyle is for straight individuals, but this is very unfair to those who identify as something within the LGBTQ+ community. In example, pronouns tend to be presumed within classrooms. Based upon looks, names, or even clothing, people within a classroom could quite easily misgender someone. This can also show heteronormative ideologies, as pronoun presumptions are based upon gender roles. Students and educators should be able to identify however they choose, and in my opinion, bringing up the topic of pronouns in a classroom could be quite helpful. Above all else, integrating queerness in the classroom should include understanding, respect, and acceptance for everyone within the school.

It would be unfair to create a classroom environment that doesn’t learn about sexuality. Learning about this is important for students to understand those around them, and it also helps acknowledge issues in society. If students learned about the LGBTQ+ community in class, it won’t seem ‘abnormal’ like heteronormative ideologies may suggest. If schools would focus on all sexualities, instead of only straight people, students would understand that everyone is different, and not everyone is straight. This could stop a lot of rudeness between students, as learning about the LGBTQ+ community in school would stop the separation that students may feel exists. LGBTQ+ students wouldn’t need to be seen as ‘not straight’, they could be seen as themselves, however they identify.