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Dealing with Middle and High School

School life takes up a good chunk of your day. For many GLBT teens school is a fun, enriching experience. Others, however, face harassment and homophobia. Starting Gay Straight Alliances and identifying allies can be a great way to create a safe environment.
Can I Bring My Same Gender Partner to Prom?
Information for GLBT teens on bringing partners to prom.
Day of Silence Experinces
Here are two teens different experinces at their schools' Day of Silence.
Finding Money for College
The Point Scholars offer money for college to GLBT teens.
GSA Key West
What's it like to be in a GSA? Emi, a member of one tells us more.
Gay Proms -- What Are They?
Gay proms are events put on by GLBT groups to give gay youth a chance to experience prom.
The Gay Straight Alline of SUNY Suffolk County Community College
An interview with the President of the Gay / Straight Alliance of SUNY Suffolk County Community College.
Gay Fraternity, Delta Lambda Phi
Delta Lambda Phi is the only gay fraternity operating in the United States.
Know Your Rights At School
Gay teens should be protected under the law just like anyone else. But sometimes the rights of GLBT students are not respected. Luckily, the American Civil Liberties Union runs something called the LGBT Project's Youth & Schools program to address gay teen rights.
Start a Gay / Straight Alliance
Get concrete tools to help start a Gay-Straight Alliance at your school.
Should I Come Out in College?
A lot of young people decide to come out in college. Often it's a really good experience, but just like coming out at any time, it's one that you should give some thought to.
The Gay / Straight Alliance Network
The home of the Gay / Straight Alliance Network.
Hetrick Martin Institute
The Hetrick Martin Institute is the home of the Harvey Milk high school. This public school is devoted to providing education to at-risk youth, particularly those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning.
The Point Foundation
The Point Foundation grants scholarships to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) students for college.
Safe Schools Coalition
The Safe Schools Coalition is an organization devoted to making schools safe for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth.

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