GLSEN blogs
How School-Based Mental Health Providers Can Su...
School-based mental health providers – counselors, psychologists, and social workers – can often be some of the first adults that young people connect with regarding their LGBTQ identity. In fact,...
How School-Based Mental Health Providers Can Su...
School-based mental health providers – counselors, psychologists, and social workers – can often be some of the first adults that young people connect with regarding their LGBTQ identity. In fact,...
CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey: New Data on Y...
On January 25, 2019, for the first time, the CDC released data on health behaviors and experiences of transgender youth from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS). Data collected by...
CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey: New Data on Y...
On January 25, 2019, for the first time, the CDC released data on health behaviors and experiences of transgender youth from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS). Data collected by...
4 Ways You Can Support Black, Queer, Trans & GN...
Before I socially transitioned as Gender Non-Conforming (GNC), my transness held little consideration in my advocacy work. I made parts of myself invisible out of self-hate. I grew up Black,...
4 Ways You Can Support Black, Queer, Trans & GN...
Before I socially transitioned as Gender Non-Conforming (GNC), my transness held little consideration in my advocacy work. I made parts of myself invisible out of self-hate. I grew up Black,...
These LGBTQ Students Are Sharing Names They WAN...
In preparation for GLSEN's No Name-Calling Week, we asked GLSEN's National Student Council to tell us the labels and identities that they hold and want to be called. Self-identification can be...
These LGBTQ Students Are Sharing Names They WAN...
In preparation for GLSEN's No Name-Calling Week, we asked GLSEN's National Student Council to tell us the labels and identities that they hold and want to be called. Self-identification can be...
Educators Need LGBTQ-Supportive Administrators
I have been a secondary science educator for fourteen years. I have loved teaching science – piquing students’ interest in the world and in scientific possibilities, and encouraging them to...
Educators Need LGBTQ-Supportive Administrators
I have been a secondary science educator for fourteen years. I have loved teaching science – piquing students’ interest in the world and in scientific possibilities, and encouraging them to...
10 Ways School Staff Can Support LGBTQ Youth Ex...
If you work in a school, it is vital that you provide an affirming and supportive environment for the LGBTQ youth who attend your school. Your LGBTQ students experience unique...
10 Ways School Staff Can Support LGBTQ Youth Ex...
If you work in a school, it is vital that you provide an affirming and supportive environment for the LGBTQ youth who attend your school. Your LGBTQ students experience unique...