It's Back to School season, and returning to school means navigating new opportunities and challenges. This school year, GLSEN’s work to create safe, affirming, and inclusive schools for LGBTQ+ youth continues to be critical. We are working at the national and local levels to implement policies, create resources, and create communities that improve students' experiences in schools. Follow us for essential tips and resources now through September to ensure a successful and supportive school year for everyone. Join the movement to make every school a safe space! 🌈📚✨ (fb)

"Trans people shouldn’t have to beg to be recognized. They shouldn’t have to spend years and thousands of dollars navigating a broken legal system just to be called by the right name or have M instead of F on their ID. We need to challenge these laws– in court, at every local government meeting, every school board discussion, every election. We need to push back on the narratives being spread by those who benefit from our silence." With the increase in legislation preventing transgender youth from living their truth, one of our students, Love A., has written an op-ed detailing the realities of navigating this hostile legal system. Read the full op-ed at the link in our bio. (fb)