Respect Report - September 2009
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RESPECT REPORT |
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Welcome from Eliza Byard, GLSEN Executive Director
Greetings friends of GLSEN,
I am very pleased to present you with the Respect Report,
GLSEN's new monthly e-newsletter. In this report, you can find all the
latest about GLSEN and the movement to create safe schools for all,
including news and events, legislative updates, community profiles, and
tools and tips for educators, students and supporters.
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| Ally Week |
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From October 19-23, GLSEN and students across the country will celebrate Ally Week in their schools and communities. Ally Week involves a week of activities designed to encourage students to be allies against anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) language, bullying and harassment in America’s schools.
To register your Ally Week activities and receive FREE organizing resources, go to www.studentorganizing.org |
| Find Out More About Ally Week |
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| THE LATEST |
Updated Resources for Educators on GLSEN's Website
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| New teacher resources! Check out the new curriculum and lesson plan section of the GLSEN website. Download free materials to use in your classroom. |
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GLSEN Research in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence
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| GLSEN's research experts have published a groundbreaking article on the demographic and ecological factors contributing to a hostile school climate for LGBT youth, revealing that youth in rural and impoverished areas face increased levels of harassment based on sexual orientation or gender expression. |
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| TAKE ACTION |
Help Pass the Safe Schools Improvement Act
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As students across America are returning to the classroom, GLSEN is continuing its fight for federal legislation to combat bullying and harassment in our schools. To learn more, and to urge your Representative to support the Safe Schools Improvement Act, click on the link below.
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| IN THE COMMUNITY |
| GLSEN Honors KPMG at the New York Respect Awards |
| GLSEN National Corporate Sponsor KPMG LLP was honored on June 1st at the Respect Awards in NYC for their ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion. |
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| GIVING |
GLSEN Receives a 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
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Charity Navigator, the nation's largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities, has awarded GLSEN a 4-Star rating in its system, which examines a charity's financial health.
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| DONATE NOW! |
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| Events |
October 9th
Reserve your seat at the annual Respect Awards-Los Angeles at the Beverly Hills Hotel. |
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| Featured Tools & Tips |
Looking for a book?
Use BookLink to find grade appropriate LGBT-inclusive books and videos for the new school year. |
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| Did You Know? |
| Nearly 9 out of 10 (86%) LGBT students were harassed at school in the past year because of their sexual orientation. |
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Read the GLSEN Blog
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For up-to-date news about GLSEN and the nationwide movement for safe schools, follow us on the GLSEN Blog!
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GLSEN on YouTube
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Check out GLSEN's Advocacy Video and more on our YouTube channel!
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ABOUT GLSEN'S NATIONAL SPONSORS
GLSEN is grateful to KPMG, a GLSEN National Sponsor. Each year GLSEN receives support from a variety of institutions, including private foundations, corporations and corporate foundations. National Sponsors make significant annual commitments to GLSEN. Learn more.
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| Visit GLSEN on: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | GLSEN Blog |
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