The 2013 National School Climate Survey is GLSEN’s eighth national survey of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. It is a crucial tool in GLSEN’s mission for fighting anti-LGBT bias in K-12 schools across the nation. The information gathered from this survey will help GLSEN to inform education policymakers and the public about the right of all students to be treated with respect in their schools. Many students in the past have also used the survey information to advocate with their teachers and principals for safer schools for LGBT students. You can help GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) inform education policymakers and the public about what’s really going on in our nation’s schools by completing the 2013 National School Climate Survey. If you attended high school or middle school sometime during the last school year (2012-2013), identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and are at least 13 years old, tell us about your experiences in school. (If you did not complete the entire school year you can still participate in the survey.) The survey is completely anonymous. The survey asks questions about your experiences in school, including hearing homophobic remarks, being harassed because of your sexual orientation and/or how you express your gender and how supportive your school is of LGBT students. To take the survey, click here.
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The 2013 National School Climate Survey is GLSEN’s eighth national survey of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. It is a crucial tool in GLSEN’s mission for fighting anti-LGBT bias in K-12 schools across the nation. The information gathered from this survey will help GLSEN to inform education policymakers and the public about the right of all students to be treated with respect in their schools. Many students in the past have also used the survey information to advocate with their teachers and principals for safer schools for LGBT students.

You can help GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) inform education policymakers and the public about what’s really going on in our nation’s schools by completing the 2013 National School Climate Survey. If you attended high school or middle school sometime during the last school year (2012-2013), identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and are at least 13 years old, tell us about your experiences in school. (If you did not complete the entire school year you can still participate in the survey.) The survey is completely anonymous.

The survey asks questions about your experiences in school, including hearing homophobic remarks, being harassed because of your sexual orientation and/or how you express your gender and how supportive your school is of LGBT students.

To take the survey, click here.

GLSEN’s Complete List of Resources: Ready, Set, Respect! - Evidence-based curricular resource builds teachers’ understanding of bullying, gender nonconformity and LGBT-inclusive family diversity Talking about Suicide and LGBT Populations - A guide for talking about suicide more safely, while advancing vital public discussions about preventing suicide Anti-Bullying Resources - What you can do…one click away Jump-Start Guide for GSAs - Download guides for students and Gay-Straight Alliances Safe Space Kit - What you can do to make your school safe for LGBT youth. Claim Your Rights! - Report bullying, harassment, or discrimination of LGBT students to the Office for Civil Rights
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GLSEN’s Complete List of Resources:

PFLAG: Cultivating Respect: Safe Schools for All

For too many of our children, attending school can be a frightening experience. A recent study found that 9 out of 10 LGBT students experience some form of mistreatment in school. As parents, families, friends, and allies we need to do something to make schools safer for ALL students. This is why PFLAG National created the Cultivating Respect: Safe Schools For All initiative, which seeks to provide support, education, and advocacy to students, parents, families, friends, and educators to help them create a learning environment that is conducive to the educational success of all students. PFLAG chapters are working in their communities to work directly with schools and their stakeholders to provide support, resources, training, model policy and creative programs to create this environment of respect.

PFLAG’s 40 year history has placed us on the front lines of fighting innumerable instances of bullying, harassment, and discrimination in our nation’s schools and communities, and partnerships have always been vital to the success of these community efforts.  We are holding up one such partner—GLSEN—at the national level. This organization has been PFLAG’s longtime ally and partner on safe schools work. You can find out more about GLSEN by clicking through the Featured Partner piece to the right.

Ready to get started? Here are the top ten ways you can find support, get education, and become an advocate for safe schools:

  1. Learn the Facts - Students who are, or are perceived to be, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender—LGBT—are at a higher risk for depression, self-harm, and dropping out of school.

  2. Understand the Language - Using respectful and appropriate language is an important benchmark to set a tone of respect and understanding.

  3. Stop Bad Behavior - Don’t ignore or excuse discriminatory behaviors or harassment, and don’t be immobilized by fear: Not taking action can endanger students and make the classroom unsafe.

  4. Set the Policy - A strong and inclusive anti-harassment policy not only protects students; it also protects the school.

  5. Plan School-Wide Activities - Showing films, reading books, and planning schoolwide activities offers opportunities for everyone to learn and participate. These programs help build community, empathy and understanding.

  6. Be Public - Adults should go public with their support for diversity, and oppose bullying and harassment. Signs, stickers and other public displays tell youth that their diversity is welcomed, supported, and protected.

  7. Address Cyber Bullying - Take cyber-bullying seriously. Add cyber bullying to existing anti-harassment or bullying policies, and help provide training and education for students, teachers and parents.

  8. Train and Educate Everyone - It is imperative that every adult—parents, teachers, administrators—is trained to respond to bullying in ways that support every student.

  9. Work for Comprehensive Health Education - Youth must have a clear understanding of their bodies, and health, in order to respect themselves and their classmates.

  10. Provide Resources - Learn more about our partners and resources.

Source link: http://community.pflag.org/page.aspx?pid=1011

bidyke: [Image: Dark green grunge background. First line text: “Did you know?”. Second line image: 10 people symbols/silhouettes, of which 4.5 are colored dark orange, and 5.5 light orange. Third line text (large): “nearly 45% of bisexual youth have been bullied online”. Fourth line, smaller text: “By contrast, 19% of straight youth and 30% of gay youth experienced online bullying.” Fifth line: “STOP biphobia and monosexism!”] The third in a series of infographics. First one. Second one.Source: Inequities in Educational and Psychological Outcomes Between LGBTQ and Straight Students in Middle and High School The second chapter in my book: Bi: Notes for a Bisexual Revolution is dedicated to explaining the effects of biphobia and monosexism.
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bidyke:

[Image: Dark green grunge background. First line text: “Did you know?”. Second line image: 10 people symbols/silhouettes, of which 4.5 are colored dark orange, and 5.5 light orange. Third line text (large): “nearly 45% of bisexual youth have been bullied online”. Fourth line, smaller text: “By contrast, 19% of straight youth and 30% of gay youth experienced online bullying.” Fifth line: “STOP biphobia and monosexism!”]

The third in a series of infographics. First one. Second one.

Source: Inequities in Educational and Psychological Outcomes Between LGBTQ and Straight Students in Middle and High School

The second chapter in my book: Bi: Notes for a Bisexual Revolution is dedicated to explaining the effects of biphobia and monosexism.

(via bisexual-community)

Source: bidyke

New Program For LGBT High Schoolers Modeled On Big Brothers Big Sisters May Be Groundbreaking

TW: mention of suicide, anti-gay bullying
A few weeks ago, Stephanie Tovar, a junior at  Lincoln Park High School in Chicago, met with a group of classmates, the dean of students at the school and a handful of young queer advocates. Tovar had been feeling confused about her sexuality; she’d also been in and out of the hospital for attempting suicide after being bullied at school.