glsen.org Championing LGBTQ+ Issues in K-12 Education Since 1990
WHO WE ARE
We are educators and advocates.
We are a multi-racial intergenerational LGBTQ+ organization working nationally and locally to transform K-12 educational systems in the United States.
WHAT WE DO
Every day GLSEN works to ensure that all students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment.
Together, we can transform our nation’s K-12 schools into places of liberation, where young people can thrive and reach their full potential.
OUR IMPACT
Today, after more than 30 years of leading the movement, GLSEN’s national network is over 1.5 million strong, with students, families, educators, and education advocates working to create safe schools.
• More than 500,000 GLSEN resources are downloaded by students and educators each year
• Millions of students, educators, parents, and allies engage and uplift GLSEN’s content each year
• Since 2019, GLSEN’s Rainbow Library has sent 45,000 LGBTQ+ affirming books to schools in 30 states, reaching over 3 million youth
GLSEN’S FOUR SUPPORTS
When GLSEN’S Four Supports are in place, LGBTQ+ students experience less harassment and discrimination, do better in school, and are able to fully realize their true selves.
These Four Supports are the focus of GLSEN’s programs, advocacy, research, and policy work:
To learn more about our work visit glsen.org.
Inclusive Curriculum
Comprehensive Policies Supportive Educators
Student-Led Groups
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TAKE ACTION
Get involved in GLSEN’s important work! Whether you’re a student, an educator, a parent, or simply want to advocate for safer schools for LGBTQ+ youth, there’s a place for you to take action!
Find a way to take action that works best for you. Visit glsen.org/take-action.
GLSEN believes every student has the right to a safe, supportive, and LGBTQ+-inclusive K-12 education.
We are a national network of educators, students, and chapters working to make this right a reality.
In honor of the over 2 million LGBTQ+ youth who exist in the United States, we Rise Up and engage affirming communities across the country to show 2 million displays of public support.
Whether it’s wearing a button or shirt, or putting up a yard sign, we are creating symbols of hope that can spread the word to show we are here, and we will Rise Up for LGBTQ+ youth.
Visit glsen.org/riseup to learn more.