Making it Safe to Learn is Our Top Priority as Kids Head Back to School
"If students don't feel safe, they can't learn." — Sarah Dean, 8th grade English teacher in Nashville, TN
Back to school season is here, and the It Gets Better Project is committed to making sure LGBTQ+ students feel safe and supported wherever learning takes place. From tips to help students thrive to grant offerings to exiting a toxic social media platform, see how we're prioritizing the mental health and well being of LGBTQ+ students — in the classroom and digitally.
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Tips for LGBTQ+ Students to Thrive
Back to school can be an exciting and daunting time, but queer 8th grade English teach Sarah Dean has some tips to help LGBTQ+ students feels safe and empowered.
LGBTQ+ Glossary
Language is constantly evolving, and one of the best things we can do to support each other is to continue educating ourselves. Check out our glossary of LGBTQ+ terms and labels.
50 States. 50 Grants. Spotlight
Our grant recipient in Lynchburg, VA is creating a Gender and Sexuality Alliance club. Parents Defending Education calls it a "political agenda." We call it empowering LGBTQ+ students when they need it most.
Why We Left Twitter
You may have seen that It Gets Better is no longer posting on Twitter. We talked with Advocate.com about why we made the decision, and how we're working to make LGBTQ+ youth feel safe and seen on other platforms.
