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National PTA, GLSEN, Education Organizations Submit Joint Amicus Brief to S

Seven leading education organizations representing millions of students, families, and educators submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Gavin Grimm in the case of G.G. v. Gloucester County School Board.

Education Leaders Joint Statement on Administration’s Decision to Rescind G

“As leaders in education policy and strong supporters of transgender students and every student, we disagree with the Administration’s decision to rescind federal guidance related to Title IX"

GLSEN and PFLAG National Relaunch #ClaimYourRights Campaign In Support of T

"Today, GLSEN and PFLAG join together to re-launch our #ClaimYourRights Campaign, to help anyone affected by or witnessing anti-transgender discrimination in our schools file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights at the Department."

GLSEN Statement on Reversal of Title IX Guidance on Accommodating Transgend

"While the Trump administration may abandon trans students, GLSEN won’t."

GLSEN, Mother of Trans Student Lost to Suicide and Advocate for Title IX Gu

"I would welcome the chance to share my story with Secretary DeVos and Attorney General Sessions to help them understand the real-life implications of reversing the Title IX guidance for protecting transgender students.”

GLSEN to DeVos: Protect Crucial LGBTQ Youth Protections from Department of

"Clearly, the Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Education is an essential service to the American people."

GLSEN Statement on Confirmation of Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General

"Parents, students and advocates for inclusive public education across our country deserve to hear how President Trump, Mr. Sessions and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will protect the civil rights of ALL Americans."

GLSEN Statement on Confirmation of Betsy DeVos as U.S. Secretary of Educati

“We call on Secretary DeVos to honor her confirmation commitment to address ‘the needs of all parents and students’ and to be ‘a strong advocate for great public schools.’

GLSEN Statement on Religious Exemptions Executive Order

“This executive order does not increase freedom of religion; rather, it creates a license to discriminate against LGBTQ Americans, women and other groups."

GLSEN Statement on Betsy DeVos’ Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of Educa

GLSEN’s Executive Director, Dr. Eliza Byard, released the following statement in response to the confirmation hearing for Betsy DeVos, President-Elect Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Education.

GLSEN Applauds President Obama’s Appointments of Catherine Lhamon and Debo

GLSEN’s Executive Director, Eliza Byard, thanked President Obama for appointing Catherine Lhamon, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education, and Debo Adegbile of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, LLP, and

LGBTQ Secondary Students Still Face Hostility at School, But Considerable I

U.S. middle and high schools remain hostile environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) students, according to GLSEN’s National School Climate Survey. However, the report, which documents school clima

GLSEN Commends the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights for

GLSEN’s Director of Public Policy, Nathan Smith, thanked the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for its leadership and work to protect and ensure the success of all students.

GLSEN Statement on Betsy DeVos’s Nomination as U.S. Secretary of Education

GLSEN Executive Director Eliza Byard released the following statement in response to the announcement that President-elect Donald Trump intends to nominate Betsy DeVos for U.S. Secretary of Education

GLSEN Responds to Supreme Court Decision to Review Case of Virginia Transge

Director of Public Policy, Nathan Smith, responded to the decision by the Supreme Court to review the case of Gavin Grimm, a Virginia high school student who has been barred from using the restroom that corresponds with his gender identity.

Kate Hudson, Connor Franta, Jess Cagle, Target, Kevin Brockman and San Dieg

GLSEN honored Kate Hudson, Connor Franta, Jess Cagle, Target, Kevin Brockman and San Diego high-school student Edward Estrada at the 2016 GLSEN Respect Awards - Los Angeles on Friday, October 21, at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills.

Levi's Brand and GLSEN Give Everyone the Chance to Create Their Own Li

The Levi’s® brand and GLSEN are giving LGBTQ youth and their allies the chance to visibly show respect by creating their own “respect-wear.”

San Diego High-School Junior, Edward Estrada, and Target to Be Honored at 2

GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students, will honor San Diego high-school junior Edward Estrada with the Student Advocate of the Year Award and Target with the Champ

Kate Hudson to Be Honored at 2016 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles

GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students, will honor Golden Globe Award winner and Academy Award nominee Kate Hudson with the Inspiration Award at the GLSEN’s Respect

Despite Progress, Bias-based Bullying Remains Significant Problem in U.S. S

Biased remarks, bullying and harassment remain a significant problem in U.S. middle and high schools, according to a report released today by GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools