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Alabama School Doors, Blocked Once Again

… Department Justice Department officials are monitoring for bullying incidents linked to the law. According to Assistant … Department has heard a number of reports of increases in bullying across Alabama. Ironically, efforts are currently being made to pass an enumerated anti-bullying bill in Alabama that would protect students from …
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Black History Month Heroes: Sirdeaner Walker

… Walker-Hoover, who died by suicide after enduring constant bullying at school. Carl, who attended New Leadership Charter … Walker has campaigned ferociously against anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in K-12 schools and in support of … (federal legislation to require that schools adopt anti-bullying policies).   ------- We want to know who your heroes …
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Meet Our New Community Initiatives Intern: Ari Himber

… work for GLSEN because I have had a lot of experience with bullying and oppression. I was harassed in the Orthodox … that is willing to step in and put a stop to the explicit bullying queer students face daily. I am working for GLSEN …
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What does Silence mean to you?

… create positive dialogue around the problem of anti-LGBT bullying for many students across the country. However, each … by spending the day speaking out about the issues of LGBT bullying. Some who participate get limited approval from … is a day to bring attention to the problem of anti-LGBT bullying and each person who participates must determine how …
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Why I'm an Ally

… the most tragic events in history. In this case, anti-LGBT bullying, homophobia, and heterosexism in schools have caused … from anxiety or depression every year. In short, anti-LGBT bullying is a common and extremely serious problem. And I … to do. Besides that, I strongly believe that anti-LGBT bullying does not only negatively impact the LGBT community, …
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Celebrating International Human Rights Day

… participated in drafting the “Rio Statement on Homophobic Bullying and Education for All,” a call to action to all … addressed in the global arena. Rio Statement on Homophobic Bullying and Education for All 10 December 2011 Today marks … Studies repeatedly confirm links between homophobic bullying and bias – including lack of access to accurate …
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From Judging to Organizing: My Journey to Camp GLSEN

… from the southwest region. Though my journey to end bullying and create change in my community started with BULLY …
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Back-to-School Voices: Peter DeWitt

… laws - check to see if your state has an enumerated anti-bullying policy, such as the Dignity for All Students Act in … Model Laws & Policies - if your state doesn't have anti-bullying legislation, take a look at our model legislation …
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Supportive Board Member Working to Help LGBT Students

… issues for school district staff can be done. Anti-Gay Bullying At Some Kennewick Schools. School Leaders Working on …
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Junior High GSA Member Given Award in Santa Cruz

… and has worked to educate teachers and staff about bullying of queer youth. Before the November election, she …
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Virtual Lobby Week

… work together to ensure schools nationwide are free of bullying, harassment, and discrimination. You can make a …
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ACT NOW: Thank the Senate for Acting to Protect LGBT Students!

… for all students, including LGBT youth, with anti-bullying provisions from the Safe Schools Improvement Act …
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GLSEN Statement on Senator Kennedy's Passing

… a leader in the effort to enact an enumerated federal anti-bullying policy that would include protections based on … that all students must be protected in any federal anti-bullying policy. "At a key moment for education reform, GLSEN …
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GLSEN's 25 Days for Safer Schools: Policy Week

… on the importance of  enumeration Model District Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy  and  Model School Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy Model District Policy on …
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Welcome aboard Christoph Sawyer, our new intern

… my life. When I came out in high school I faced no bullying or harassment, but faced oppression due to the Boy … story was told by a sister whose brother faced significant bullying simply because he was perceived to be gay.  Her … told by a mother whose son also faced significant anti-gay bullying, a son who was helping and advocating for other gay …
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Valuing Education Over Incarceration of LGBT Youth

… school-to-prison pipeline (STTP) as an issue that, like bullying, threatens the ability of LGBT youth to receive a … of the recent Center for American Progress report "Beyond Bullying," highlights current knowledge about LGBT youth and … over education. DISPARITIES AMONG LGBT YOUTH “ Beyond Bullying ,” a report recently released by the Center for …
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For LGBTQ Youth, Schools’ Failures May Mean Higher Risk of Criminalization

… that transgender youth experience even higher rates of bullying . Studies show that LGBTQ youth who are bullied at … playing field for LGBTQ students and protecting them from bullying and harassment. The result is that LGBTQ youth are …
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