GLSEN · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Add Student Leadership to your Back-to-School Shopping List!

Ensure students return to school ready to thrive  Say goodbye to Summer. It’s school time! The goofy, sated bliss of being back with friends, crowding busy hallways with peers, and the bright refracted light of early morning classes has returned.   It’s no secret that here at GLSEN, we love schoo…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

August 29, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Your Support Elevates the LGBTQ+ Student Experience

Together We Find Meaningful Solutions  John, if you want to know what’s going on in schools across the country—ask a student.   Students are KEY stakeholders, experiencing the day-to-day…every day. They are 100% of the “education constituency” impacted by local legislation and national policy but …

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

August 25, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Quality K-12 Education is a Fundamental Right

GLSEN Policy is Working for Every Student in Every State  There is no “out of sight, out of mind” when it comes to who you are. Nobody should feel ashamed, outed, nor othered while in a space for learning and growing. Quality K-12 education is a fundamental right for every student, in every state. …

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

August 23, 2022 at 3:05 PM

[POLICY] How Safe are Schools in Your State?

Explore GLSEN's State Scorecards I grew up in Cincinnati, where my schooling was marked by discrimination and racism—On GLSEN’s State Policy Scorecards, Ohio ranks -1/6 meaning the state has adopted discriminatory policies that disaffirm or exclude LGBTQ+ youth.   Thankfully, I was able to safely n…

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  Indie Landrum · [email protected]

August 11, 2022 at 5:56 PM

Last chance to nominate an LGBTQ+ Student Advocate!

Applications close August 14th at 11:59pm! Hello John!  Do you know a student who advocates for LGBTQ+ rights in school? Nominate them for the Student Advocate of the Year! Applications close this Sunday, August 14th, at 11:59pm ET!  You can nominate a student, or if you are a student, you can nom…

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  Caitlin Clark · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 5:35 PM

Do you have LGBTQ+ family members?

Take our LGBTQ+ Families and Schools Survey today! Are you an LGBTQ+ parent with a K–12 student? Are you a middle or high school student with LGBTQ+ parents?  We want to hear from you! 🌈  If this describes you and your family, GLSEN, Family Equality, and COLAGE need your help to inform education po…

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  k.jones · [email protected]

August 5, 2022 at 6:04 PM

Heading back to school with GLSEN! 🎒

A new school year provides each of us with the opportunity to do things differently, make change and grow!    Hi John,   A new school year provides students, educators, and parents/caregivers with new opportunities to Rise Up for LGBTQ+ youth. Our vision of the future classroom is one in which all …

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

July 15, 2022 at 2:02 PM

An entire generation could be irrevocably harmed.

Rise up and fight back on their behalf. DONATE  John, too many of us remember when marriage was legally limited. Hospitals restricted visits to loved ones. Families were defined by obsolete criteria.   Entire institutions turned their back on one of the most universally shared human experiences:…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

July 13, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Fight on their behalf.

So they can focus on being students. DONATE   John, so many of us have first-hand experience of the personal and painful struggle to find and align with allies, connect with community, and live as our authentic selves. Today’s students are experiencing the same struggle—while also fighting again…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 8:17 PM

In honor of Pride...

Help LGBTQ+ students sparkle and shine…and rise! DONATE  Over the last few days we’ve seen the unimaginable happening in our country.  Millions of lives and decades of progress impacted by a single decision. Threats of additional restrictions on contraception, challenges to marriage equality, and…

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  Morgan Stinson (she/her), Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Thank you GLSEN with Pride Partners 🏳️‍🌈✨

Shop with Pride to support GLSEN John,   While Pride is a month to celebrate, it's also a month to rise up for equity and justice.  At GLSEN, our mission to create safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQ+ youth wouldn’t be possible without the support of donors and partners. Community partnerships all…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

June 29, 2022 at 10:31 PM

It's time to Give OUT!

Support Grassroots Organizing in Your Community DONATE  Tomorrow is Give OUT Day and I want to take a moment to tell you about our Chapter volunteers who bring GLSEN's programs and vision to their communities.  The time and energy Chapter volunteers put into their work is astonishing.  Whether t…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers (they/she), Executive Director · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 8:32 PM

Looking Back & Moving Forward: Pride Month Reflection

The first Pride was a protest led by trans women of color, and we want to honor their legacy year-round. John,   As Pride Month comes to a close, we want to take some time to recognize the roots of this month-long celebration of LGBTQ+ communities.   Over 50 years ago, the Stonewall Uprising took p…

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  Key Jackson, Deputy Executive Director For Programs & Power Building · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 7:28 PM

Rise Up for LGBTQ+ Youth: Attend Your Local School Board Meetings

This summer, we’re showing up to school board meetings to demand safer schools. John, Although some classes are no longer in session, there’s still plenty of work to do to fight anti-LGBTQ+ attacks and ensure schools are safe and affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ students and faculty.  One crucial way to…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Can LGBTQ+ Students Count on You?

Please donate now to protect our most vulnerable students. DONATE     John, each June GLSEN joins tens of millions of people around the world to celebrate Pride—and to recognize how far we have come as a community and culture.   But there is still a long way to go and the work being done to erase…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

June 21, 2022 at 5:32 PM

Without you, our work doesn't happen

GLSEN’s proven supports for LGBTQ+ students DONATE  When you were in school, did you ever feel like you didn’t belong?  Did your school have a safe space where you could be your authentic self, without fear of punishment?  Do you wonder how you can make an impact in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth? We…

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  Aaron Ridings (he/they) · [email protected]

June 17, 2022 at 8:34 PM

Every Student Deserves To Be Counted

Tell Congress to Pass the LGBTQ Data Inclusion Act John, Federal survey data matters, and right now, LGBTQ+ people aren't being counted.  Why do federal surveys matter? Policymakers use data from federal surveys to understand inequality and allocate resources (amounting to billions of dollars) to s…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

June 16, 2022 at 1:01 PM

FW: An Exciting Pride Opportunity

Good morning, John. Pride month means a lot of important communication from our LGBTQ+ community but don't let this opportunity to get lost in your inbox.   Our sustaining donors are critical in our ability to maintain a steady and reliable stream of revenue, ensuring safe schools for LGBTQ+ youth—…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

June 14, 2022 at 3:01 PM

An Exciting Pride Celebration Offer

DONATE  Happy Pride, John!  With your support, GLSEN has done incredible work over the last 30 years to identify the major supports that schools use to cultivate a safe and supportive environment for all students. When these supports are put in place by schools, LGBTQ+ students experience less …

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 12:31 PM

Supporting Students in Florida and Beyond

GLSEN's Bold Action Plan DONATE   John, I want to share an update on GLSEN’s bold and unhesitating advocacy plan for the safety and inclusion of all LGBTQ+ youth.   In mid-May GLSEN launched our “Okay to Say Gay” campaign with 80 billboards displayed across the state of Florida linking students…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

June 9, 2022 at 12:01 PM

We Fear This Harsh Reality is Becoming Worse

Act Now in Solidarity with Florida's LGBTQ+ Students  DONATE  “There are going to be so many kids with curly hair who need a community like Pine View and they will not have one. Instead, they’ll try to fix themselves so that they can exist in Florida’s humid climate.”  Florida High School Class P…

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  Aaron Ridings (he/they) · [email protected]

June 8, 2022 at 6:37 PM

Help us make safe schools a reality!

School is out for summer, but the fight for safe and affirming spaces doesn’t stop.Hi, John, School may be out for the summer, but we want to take a moment to reflect on the past school year. Particularly as we celebrate Pride Month, it’s heartbreaking to see spaces that should be safe and affirmin…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

June 6, 2022 at 11:58 AM

🏳️‍🌈 Are you ready to #RiseUp4LGBTQ youth?

This Pride, we will rise up to fight for our rights.Happy Pride John, We’re entering Pride month in the middle of a challenging year for our community, especially LGBTQ+ youth. We know our fight to protect students is far from over, but at GLSEN, we will always rise up.  Whether it's working to end…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

May 12, 2022 at 5:44 PM

Honoring Antoni, Nickelodeon, and more at this year’s Respect Awards

Hi John,  2022 has been difficult to say the least. Through countless attacks against LGBTQ+ students and educators, GLSEN is still on the frontlines to ensure LGBTQ+ students are safe and seen in the classroom and beyond. With changes in the political landscape of our country, GLSEN remains as re…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

May 5, 2022 at 3:01 PM

GIVEAWAY: Be a Rainbow Reader with GLSEN

Enter to Win FOUR LGBTQ+ Affirming Books     GLSEN’s Rainbow Library is an initiative that provides LGBTQ+ affirming text sets to schools — free of charge. Across 28 states and 3,600 schools, GLSEN has sent books that center the voices of queer authors of color and voices of trans and nonbinary aut…

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  Aaron Ridings · [email protected]

April 29, 2022 at 6:02 PM

GLSEN Navigator: Advocate for LGBTQ+ Youth in K-12 Schools

Knowledge is PowerJohn, This year has been challenging for LGBTQ+ youth across the country. From anti-trans legislation that restricts access to athletics and educational opportunities to curriculum censorship laws, and banning LGBTQ+ books in schools, it’s more crucial than ever to support and aff…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

April 28, 2022 at 9:04 PM

Missouri School District Makes Schools Unsafe for LGBTQ+ Youth

Our Kids Need Their Supportive Educators!   Hello John,  Today we were surprised, like many of you, to see that Missouri’s Grain Valley School District has called for the removal of GLSEN’s Safe Space signage from teachers’ classrooms.  In a community newsletter, the School Board said there has bee…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

April 27, 2022 at 12:01 AM

1.5 million strong—Because of You

You’re creating a world where everyone is treated as equals.     GLSEN’s national network is more than 1.5 million strong—together we are working to create safe, inclusive, and affirming learning spaces:Providing the tools, resources, and support needed to grow the capacity of students and advocate…

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  GLSEN Day of Silence · [email protected]

April 22, 2022 at 2:45 PM

The wait is over, Day of Silence is here!

The countdown is over — today’s the day! Hey John,  The countdown is over –– today’s the day! Thank you for showing up to help make this year’s Day Of Silence a day to remember, where we’ll stay silent to demonstrate the impact on the entire school community when LGBTQ+ people are silenced and erase…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

April 20, 2022 at 7:16 PM

Every Young, Queer, Student has a Spark—Help Them Find It.

Join the Dean’s List Today!       GLSEN was born from a spark—an idea—an action.   That spark became the first GSA, an alliance of understanding, support, and safety between a teacher and a studen…

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  GLSEN Day of Silence · [email protected]

April 19, 2022 at 8:31 PM

It’s not too late to register for the Day of Silence!

Will you be joining us this Friday for Day of Silence? We’d love to see you there!Hey John,  Will you be joining us this Friday for Day of Silence? We’d love to see you there!  This year’s theme is My Silence, My Action. Where LGBTQ+ people in schools are often silenced and erased, this direct actio…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

April 14, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Take the Next Step.

Join the Dean’s List Today!     John, I know you want to do something to empower young people no matter their gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ability, or zip code. But many of us are also feeling overwhelmed—how can we help advance equitable opportunities for LGBTQ+ and other marginalize…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

April 7, 2022 at 3:46 PM

Can LGBTQ+ Students Count on You?

Join the Dean’s List Today     John, your support helps schools and communities across the country reduce victimization for our LGBTQ+ youth and sets the course for a safer, more equitable future.   Today I’m asking if you will take the next step — will you join our Dean’s List and become a monthly…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

April 5, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Because of you.

Students don’t have to face these challenges alone.     Thanks to supporters like you, GLSEN has grown to be the nation’s leading organization working to guarantee students a safe, inclusive, and affirming education. As you know, however, not every student gets that education.   Our most marginalize…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

March 28, 2022 at 8:01 PM

This is urgent.

Can LGBTQ+ students count on you?        DONATE TODAY John, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the deplorable ‘Don‘t Say Gay’ bill into law. The bill will limit discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools, allowing for lawsuits against school districts if violated.   DeSa…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

March 16, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Join our amazing community of online fundraisers

Create your page today and support LGBTQ+ students       VIEW TOOLKIT  John, from volunteering to signing petitions, there are so many ways to show up for your GLSEN community and we’ve added one more! We are rolling out a peer-to-peer toolkit to help our supporters maximize their fundraising pote…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

March 14, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Set Course for a More Safe & Equitable Future

Share your passion for safe schools with your network       VIEW TOOLKIT  John, you can now amplify your passion for GLSEN’s work by creating a personal fundraising page. Peer-to-Peer fundraising is a chance for you to mobilize your network of friends and family to raise vital funds in the fight t…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

February 3, 2022 at 6:25 PM

#ICYMI - New GSA Resources and Executive Director Announcement ✨

Check out some of our updated GSA resources and stories, and our New Executive Director!     Hi John,    GSAs (Gender and Sexuality Alliances) are leading the work to create safe and LGBTQ-inclusive schools. Student organizers a…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

January 26, 2022 at 9:41 PM

Special Announcement ✨ - Introducing our New Executive Director

    We are proud and excited to announce GLSEN’s new Executive Director, Melanie Willingham-Jaggers (they/she). Please visit glsen.org/Announcement to learn more about Melanie, and their vision for what’s to come for GLSEN in t…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

January 1, 2022 at 12:31 AM

[3X Match] Last Chance!

Only a few hours to TRIPLE the value of your gift. John, I hope you saw Karin’s email announcing our 3X Match Campaign.   Until midnight tonight, all gifts will be eligible for a 3X Match—every $1 you give will be instantly worth $3. MATCH MY GIFT  …

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 3:20 PM

Don’t miss your chance to triple your impact.

Be a lifeline for LGBTQ+ students John, support from friends and allies like you is making the difference between surviving and thriving for LGBTQ+ students every day.    Often GLSEN …

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Announcing: TRIPLE Match!

Every $1 you give unlocks $2 more John, I wanted you to be the first to hear about our newest 3X Match Offer: All gifts made before midnight on 12/31 triple in value!   John, as someo…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 9:16 PM

[2X Match] Your gift will go twice as far

Deadline to Give: 12/31 Every child, no matter their identity or circumstance, has a right to learn and grow in a safe, supportive environment. And we have a responsibility to make th…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 4:51 PM

[2X Match] Act Now!

Create better, safer, more inclusive schools for LGBTQ+ students John, after a challenging year, LGBTQ+ students and educators continue to experience a great deal of uncertainty.   Th…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 12:01 PM

[2X Match] Act Now!

Create better, safer, more inclusive schools for LGBTQ+ students John,   We’re wrapping up quite a year—filled with both hard-won victories for and hard-hitting assaults to the progre…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

December 28, 2021 at 9:02 PM

[2X Match] Can they count on your support?

86% of LGBTQ+ students don’t feel safe in their own schools. GLSEN’s work isn’t possible without friends and supporters like you who’ve helped LGBTQ+ students overcome the challenges…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

December 27, 2021 at 9:01 PM

Your gift will go even further!

2X Match for LGBTQ+ Students John, at the foundation of GLSEN are the students we serve.    The inspiring, brave, remarkable LGBTQ+ leaders of tomorrow. Those who have the courage to …

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 7:31 PM

Expand our work to classrooms and communities across the country

Your gift will go twice as far! John,   A first-generation Cambodian queer immigrant, Darid Prom didn’t understand what it meant to be gay when they were bullied in middle school and …

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

December 21, 2021 at 9:01 PM

The students we serve...

...in their own words. John, on behalf of 8 million LGBTQ+ students in this country I thank you. Together we’re creating a better, safer, and more inclusive future for all young people.    GLSEN’s frien…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

December 9, 2021 at 8:35 PM

Stay warm all winter long with GLSEN Apparel! 🎁

It's the season of giving! Share your love of GLSEN with your family and friends. Hi John,    Cozy season is among us! As you curl up in a ball on the couch or by the fire, why not do some holiday …

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