News & Press

April 19th, 2023
Today, after the Florida Board of Education voted to expand its ban on classroom instruction related to gender identity and sexual orientation through twelfth grade, GLSEN Executive Director Melanie Willingham-Jaggers (they/she) released the following statement:
April 7th, 2023
Today, after the Department of Education released proposed changes to its Title IX regulations on students' eligibility for athletic teams, GLSEN Executive Director Melanie Willingham-Jaggers (they/she) released the following statement:
March 29th, 2023
Today, Senator Schatz, Representative Takano, and Representative Lee introduced the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools resolution, a call to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students.
March 15th, 2023
February 24th, 2023
Today, after Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill that would prevent transgender youth from receiving gender-affirming care, GLSEN Executive Director Melanie Willingham-Jaggers (they/she) released the following statement:
February 6th, 2023
GLSEN Executive Director Melanie Willingham-Jaggers released the following statement in response to SB134:
February 1st, 2023
Today, after former President Donald Trump released a video threatening to ban gender-affirming care for minors, GLSEN Executive Director Melanie Willingham-Jaggers released the following statement:
November 21st, 2022
In response to the news, GLSEN Executive Director Melanie Willingham-Jaggers (they/she) issued the following statement
October 18th, 2022
Research reveals decrease in availability of school resources including GSAs, inclusive books and supportive teachers
September 15th, 2022
Over 250 LGBTQI+ justice, education, and civil rights organization have signed a letter urging the Department of Education to strengthen the proposed Title IX protections for trans and queer students.
June 28th, 2022
There’s no place for religious coercion in public education. All kids, regardless of religion, race, gender or sexual orientation, deserve a welcoming school experience.
June 24th, 2022
Ruling threatens millions of people's right to bodily autonomy, especially trans and LGBTQ+ youth already facing disproportionate barriers to abortion care.
June 23rd, 2022
We must call on our representatives to stand up for students and oppose extremists’ attempts to privatize our education system.
June 15th, 2022
President Biden issues historic executive order amid a raft of hateful anti-LGBTQ bills.
June 10th, 2022
GLSEN is proud to announce Linda Bagley, Kudzi Chikumbu, David Clancy, Matthew Schaab, and Mauree Turner have been elected to the GLSEN National Board of Directors.
May 26th, 2022
GLSEN stands with the community in Uvalde, TX. There is no place for violence in schools. We must ensure real safety for our children.