GLSEN’s Teach Respect campaign is aimed at raising awareness about the scope of anti-LGBT bias and harassment and its effects on all students – gay and straight alike – in America’s schools. The campaign is powered by GLSEN Ambassadors -- parents, educators, students and supporters just like YOU!
Here is a quick guide to help you bring the aim of the Teach Respect campaign to your family, school and community.
As a TEACH RESPECT supporter, you can:
- ORGANIZE: Take part in local activities. Find a local GLSEN Chapter and many other resources.
- CONTACT: The principal at your local school and be sure they are ensuring their school is a safe place for all students and that anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment is being addressed.
- SUPPORT: Help GLSEN bring the materials and ideals of the Teach Respect campaign to more communities by supporting our work with a secure online gift. Find out how you can give a donation here.
As a PARENT, you can:
As a STUDENT, you can:
- ORGANIZE: Establishing a student club commonly known as a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) is the most direct and powerful way to establish a presence in your school and community. GLSEN’s student organizing department offers support, guidance and inspiration for all students as they work to make their schools safer. For detailed information on how to start and support a GSA, visit the Jump-Start Library.
- PARTICIPATE: Events such as the Day of Silence and No Name-Calling Week are powerful and direct actions that bring national attention to name-calling, bullying and harassment and the goal of safe schools. At www.dayofsilence.org, you can find out how to join in the nation’s largest single day of student-led action. Visit www.nonamecallingweek.org for more on this inspiring national school event.
As an EDUCATOR, you can:
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