Public Schools in the DMV

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) parents and prospective parents want the schools their children attend to be academically challenging and emotionally supportive. We want our children to attend schools that welcome them and their families, affirm their families in their curriculum and books, and work to support all students and families regardless of sexual orientation and/or gender identity.


Rainbow Families encourages our parents and prospective parents to get engaged in their local school districts by learning about their school board members, attending school board meetings, and speaking up and advocating for LGBTQ+ inclusive schools that reflect the rich diversity of our communities. We have pulled together this website with links to local school districts and their members, included key policy information, and additional resources to help parents navigate their school districts.


For information on private schools in our area, please visit our Resource Directory.


Start Here

Download these resources from our friends at the Human Rights Campaign and the School Board Integrity Project.


Making the Grade: How to Find an LGBTQ+ Inclusive School District -  Helpful guide for LGBTQ+ families on how to judge how inclusive your local school district is.


School Board Matters: A Guide to Effectively Advocating at the School Board Level -  Guidance on how to advocate for inclusive policies.

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