GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH

GLSEN’S NATIONAL SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY

GLSEN’s National School Climate Survey is the flagship report on the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth in our nation’s schools. Policy makers, advocates, and activists across the country rely on the report’s findings to make the case for research-informed change — all the way from local school boards to the White House.

Our recent study shows that over the last two years:

• Students in schools with many supportive staff members reported feeling safer than those with fewer supportive staff.

• LGBTQ+ students in schools with a comprehensive anti-bullying/harassment policy were less likely to hear anti-LGBTQ+ remarks from peers and staff.

• LGBTQ+ students who have LGBTQ+-related school resources report better school experiences and academic success.