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Schools are slowly becoming safer for LGBT students – but not safe enough. Our latest National School Climate Survey revealed that the majority of LGBT students in middle and high schools hear homophobic language often, face verbal harassment, and experience discrimination at school. And not surprisingly, it takes a major toll on students’ academic success and mental health. Read more here. 

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In the past year: • 74% of LGBT students were verbally harassed because of their sexual orientation and 55% because of their gender expression • 36% of LGBT students were physically harassed (e.g., pushed or shoved) because of their sexual...

In the past year:

  • 74% of LGBT students were verbally harassed because of their sexual orientation and 55% because of their gender expression
  • 36% of LGBT students were physically harassed (e.g., pushed or shoved) because of their sexual orientation and 23% because of their gender expression
  • 17% of LGBT students were physically assaulted (e.g., punched, kicked, injured with a weapon) because of their sexual orientation and 11% because of their gender expression
  • 65% of LGBT students heard homophobic remarks frequently or often, and 33% heard negative remarks specifically about transgender people frequently or often
  • 56% of LGBT students reported personally experiencing LGBT-related discriminatory policies or practices at school

Anti-LGBT bullying is decreasing, but there’s more work to do.

Check out GLSEN’s newest National School Climate Survey to learn more about the school experiences of LGBT youth. View the full size graphic here.

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Jane Lynch Wrote A Book About Bullies Because She Used To Be One

buzzfeedlgbt reports out lesbian actress Jane Lynch has written a book about bullies because, as as a child, she was one. And in it, she writes about a new way for them to make friends.

“There’s always one advanced soul,” Lynch says. “Just one of those kids who wants everyone to get along and has the wisdom of someone beyond their age. They can see into the heart of the person doing the bullying. ‘You’re not that mean and you’re not even that tall. Why don’t you just be friends with us?’ And it works.”

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In fact, Lynch believes that children who are bullies often show the signs of natural giftedness in leadership. She believes that while it’s important to correct the actions that victimize other children, it’s just as important to foster the awakening of something else in the child who bullies. There is a very positive trait — especially for girls — hidden beneath all of that overly aggressive demanding.

“She is who she is. This is a little girl who is a bright light and is probably going to run a corporation someday,” Lynch said. “We don’t want to tell her that who she is at base is wrong. She has great leadership skills. Her natural gift is that she’s great at leading. She loves to be in an authority position. She just needed some redirection. Now, she’s just going to be a great boss who takes into consideration people’s individuality, and their feelings. But ultimately, she’s not going to change her stripes.”

Cowritten by then-spouse, psychologist Lara Embry and illustrated by Tricia Tusa, the book should hit children’s bookshelves on September 23.

What do you think about this perspective on LGBT bullying?

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toxic-homo asked:

Do you have plans to improve education for LGBT students? Making sure schools are safe from bullying by teaching kids that there is nothing wrong with being gay. Possibly using a safe zone program of some sort, that allows youth to speak to a counselor and work through their feelings about their gender and sexuality. It could also be a safe place for children to come out to their parents. So they are less likely to grow up with repressed feelings of inadequacy and self hatred.

obamawhitehouse answered:

The President hosted the first-ever White House Summit on bullying prevention. The President, the First Lady and the entire Administration are committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to learn and thrive in the classroom. You can check out the President’s It Gets Better video here.

As a mom, I know what it’s like to worry about whether my child was safe while she was at school. Sharing best practices helps ensure all children are protected.

Learn more at StopBullying.gov.

stopbullying:

Thanks for the shout out! Learn more about bullying prevention and LGBT communities here.

Stuff you should know. 

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Apply to GLSEN's Student Ambassador Program!

Are you a middle or high school student? Interested in queer advocacy work? Want to help stop bullying once and for all?

Then apply to join GLSEN’s team of Student Ambassadors, a select group of students who will represent GLSEN in local and national media for the 2014-2015 school year! 

GLSEN Student Ambassadors have been featured in media from the New York Times to CNN to the Huffington Post. Join the team and we’ll also fly you to Los Angeles this July for exclusive media training, opportunities to meet with professionals in the industry, and more.

Applications are due June 2. Apply today! 

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