GLSEN Research Briefs

The Research Briefs are a series of short reports produced by the GLSEN Research Department on a range of current safer school and LGBT-related education issues with findings from both GLSEN research and other sources.

THE EXPERIENCES OF LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

This brief examines the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students in middle school. Using data from middle school students who participated in GLSEN's 2007 National School Climate Survey, this brief provides important information on school climate for LGBT middle schoolers, including the prevalence of harassment and assault and the negative consequences of such victimization on academic achievement. The availability of valuable resources and supports in middle schools, such as Gay-Straight Alliances and supportive educators, is also highlighted. Findings show that LGBT middle school students often face more hostile school climates than their high school peers, yet have access to fewer supportive resources in school.

GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCES: CREATING SAFER SCHOOLS FOR LGBT STUDENTS AND THEIR ALLIES

This brief examines current research on GSAs and highlights major findings regarding school safety, access to education, academic achievement for LGBT students, and access to GSAs in school.

SELECTED STATE FINDINGS FROM THE NATIONAL SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY

These briefs examine the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students in selected states, using available data from GLSEN's National School Climate Surveys in 2007 and 2005.

From the 2007 National School Climate Survey:

INSIDE ARIZONA SCHOOLS

INSIDE CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS

INSIDE COLORADO SCHOOLS

INSIDE ILLINOIS SCHOOLS

INSIDE MICHIGAN SCHOOLS

INSIDE MINNESOTA SCHOOLS

INSIDE OHIO SCHOOLS

INSIDE NEW JERSEY SCHOOLS

INSIDE NEW YORK SCHOOLS

INSIDE PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOLS

INSIDE TEXAS SCHOOLS

From the 2005 National School Climate Survey:

INSIDE NEW YORK SCHOOLS

INSIDE MICHIGAN SCHOOLS