Respect Report - April 2010

The Day of Silence offers a great opportunity for educators to support students' efforts to organize around this social justice issue by teaching about this day of action, providing a safe space for students to participate and by helping students organize Day of Silence events in school. Use this guide to learn more about the Day of Silence, which takes place this year on Friday, April 16, and begin organizing the activities in your school today.

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This year's legislative session in most states is well underway. It's been an interesting few months as numerous bills affecting school safety, both positively and negatively, have been considered. As we move into summer, many state legislatures will close until next January. So what's happening now? Read on to find out!

On April 6, 2009, an 11-year-old boy from Springfield, Massachusetts named Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover took his own life after enduring constant anti-LGBT bullying at school, despite not identifying as either gay or straight. For the one-year anniversary of Carl's passing, GLSEN and Carl's mother, Sirdeaner Walker, have launched a campaign encouraging supporters to sign a petition and call their representatives in Congress to express support for the Safe Schools Improvement Act (SSIA). Click the link below to get involved.

This month, GLSEN recognizes DiversityInc's important work to address issues of diversity and inclusiveness in corporate America, including its annual list of the top companies for LGBT employees.

GLSEN's Dean's List is a way to show your on-going confidence in the organization's life-changing work. A modest monthly contribution--automatically charged to your credit card or deducted from your checking account--is the most cost-effective way to contribute to GLSEN. Maximize your impact today.