Essence Ring

With more than 500 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced this year alone (and 200+ of those targeting education), our work is more important than ever:

● Nearly 82% of LGBTQ+ students have reported feeling unsafe in school because of at least one of their actual or perceived personal characteristics;

● 77.4% of LGBTQ+ students reported any verbal harassment, physical harassment, and/or physical assault based on sexual orientation, gender, or gender expression;

● LGBTQ+ students who experience victimization and discrimination at school have worse educational outcomes and poorer psychological well-being.

However, there is hope. We also know that students who feel safe and supported at school have better educational outcomes. In fact, LGBTQ+ students who have LGBTQ+-related school resources report better school experiences and academic success!

GLSEN is a national non-profit organization, working to create safe and inclusive K-12 learning environments for LGBTQ+ youth. Championing LGBTQ+ issues in K-12 education since 1990, we believe that every student has the right to safe, supportive, and affirming learning environments. GLSEN is a national network of advocates, educators, students, and local GLSEN Chapters working to make this right a reality.

Today, after more than 30 years of leading the movement, GLSEN’s national network is over 2 million strong, with students, families, educators, and education advocates working to create safe schools.

● More than 1.6M GLSEN resources are downloaded by students and educators each year.

● Millions of students, students, educators, parents, and allies engage and uplift GLSEN’s content each year.