Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth LGBTQ+ students are more likely to face bullying and harassment, leading to poor grades, higher dropout rates, and homelessness. Safe and affirming schools are a core element of student success. NEA At the 2019 Representative Assembly, NEA members and then-President Lily Eskelsen García participate in a pride rally. Share A 2015 survey by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) found that “LGBTQ+ students experience pervasive harassment and discrimination, but school-based supports can make a difference.” ...
Source: nea.org