Schools remain hostile to LGBTQ+ students if we go by the new report from the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, which found a decline in access to resources, books, and supportive clubs for those students. Nearly 70% of LGBTQ+ students felt unsafe at school because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, according to the biennial report released last week. More than 78% said they avoided school functions or extracurricular activities because they felt unsafe or uncomfortable. The findings come from the 2021 National School Climate Survey, which the organization has conducted every other year since 1999, offering a look into the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ students at schools across the nation and pointing to possible improvements. Aaron Ridings, deputy executive director for public policy and research said, "This year’s report shows we must make additional progress before LGBTQ+ youth are at minimum safe in schools where they can thrive and reach their full potential. The attacks on LGBTQ+ youth from anti-LGBTQ+ extremists continue to create a chilling effect that threatens the wellbeing of gay and transgender youth across the country. We need leaders in states across the country who will uphold basic civil and education rights and let educators teach and students learn.” Conditions have improved for LGBTQ+ students over the past two decades though improvement has recently stagnated and researchers found few positive changes this year. #education
New Study Shows 70% Of All LGBTQ Students Say They’re Unsafe And Face Hate In School
- Al Ferguson
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