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❗Deadline approaching❗Only one week left to participate in the 2024 National Student Climate Survey! ➡️ Visit www.glsen.org/nscs to take the survey in Spanish or English. . . . Image description: A speech bubble on a yellow background reads , "LGBTQ+ Youth We want to hear from you! Help inform GLSEN advocates & policy makers about your experience"

Your vote is your power—use it to create the world you want to live in and push back against the tide of hate. Visit glsen.org/vote to check your registration status and learn more. . . . Image description: An illustrated image from GLSEN featuring a raised fist holding a megaphone, from which projects a banner with the text "Rise Up for LGBTQ+ Rights" against a radial blue-striped background.

The stakes are higher than ever for LGBTQ+ youth in this upcoming election. Project 2025, crafted by the extremist Heritage Foundation, threatens to dismantle public education and strip away civil rights protections. Join GLSEN, PFLAG National, Advocates for Trans Equality, and the AFT in a discussion about what’s at stake in November for LGBTQ+ youth, LGBTQ+ educators, and their families. ➡️ Register here:https://bit.ly/3Bp6K5S . . . Image description: Promotional image for "What's At Stake: Election 2024's Impact for LGBTQ+ Youth Webinar" featuring speakers Brian Dittmeier from GLSEN, Katie Blair from PFLAG, Caius Willingham from A4ME, and Maeve Kline from AFT. Scheduled for October 16, 2024, at 08:00 PM EST.

LGBTQ+ Youth: your voice is your vote in shaping safer, more affirming schools. Take our National School Climate Survey today and make an impact on policies that affect your future. Visit www.glsen.org/nscs . . . Image description: Image from GLSEN encouraging LGBTQ+ youth to share their experiences to shape the future. Features the text 'LGBTQ+ Youth: Share Your Experience and Shape the Future' on a blue background with the GLSEN logo and website address glsen.org visible.

Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! For all of us, learning an LGBTQ+-inclusive curriculum can help us better understand our world and our differences. . . . Image description: Bold rainbow-gradient bubble letters reads "LGBTQ+ History Month" on a green background.

In the lead-up to the VP debate, GLSEN Executive Director Melanie Willingham-Jaggers lays out the urgent need to protect LGBTQ+ students and their rights in The Advocate. Read the op-ed (link below) and see what students and educators want answered ➡️ 📖 https://lnkd.in/eSCNSrS6 . . . Image description in the comments.

Did you know? 🌟 GLSEN research reveals that when LGBTQ+ students have access to inclusive library books and can explore LGBTQ+ topics online, they experience a more supportive school climate and better academic outcomes. Representation matters! Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e5qEtHGa . . . Image description in the comments.

Swipe ➡️ to see how you can help make schools safer for LGBTQ+ students. Then, make your voice heard by taking the 2024 National School Climate Survey by visiting www.glsen.org/nscs . . . Image description in the comments.

Learn how to respond to censorship attempts ➡️ https://lnkd.in/esghy72C #BannedBooksWeek . . . Image description in the comments

Get ready for our biggest West Coast event: Rise Up LA! 🎉 Join us on Friday, October 18th, at NeueHouse Hollywood for an unforgettable evening of entertainment and storytelling, honoring some of GLSEN’s fiercest champions rising up for LGBTQ+ youth. 🌈✨ We’re thrilled to welcome these advocates and allies, with even more announcements soon! 🌟 You won’t want to miss this! 🎟️ Grab your tickets, explore sponsorship opportunities, and learn more at riseupla.glsen.org or reach out to events@glsen.org. . . . Image description in the comments