A year and a half ago, I moved from the U.S.A. back to my hometown in Durango, Mexico, and my life changed dramatically. Back when I was in New Jersey, I was my school's GSA president as well as a GLSEN Student Ambassador. While being queer was never easy for...
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5 Pieces of Art that Celebrate Kindness
Last month, GLSEN celebrated No Name-Calling Week, an annual GLSEN program created for students and educators to engage in dialogue about ending name-calling and bullying in their communities. During the week, we invite students, educators, and community members to document how their school is creating a culture of respect and...
Speaking on Respect
Last week, the GLSEN Shop officially launched, with every purchase funding GLSEN’s work with students, educators, and policymakers to improve school climates for all students. One of the lines featured in the Shop is GLSEN Respect, which amplifies our core message of “respect for all.” We recently spoke with TJ...