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.
The Gay Lesbian Straight Education Netork (GLSEN)
The Gay Lesbian Straight Education Netork (GLSEN) provides support and information for gay students.
The Gay Lesbian Straight Education Netork (GLSEN) provides support and information for gay students.
What Teens Need to Know About Anti-Gay Bullying
Anti-gay bullying is far too common. In fact, the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network reports that nine out of ten GLBT students have been bullied for their sexual orientation or gender identity! Whether it is in person, or online, gay teens deserve to live their lives without harassment.
Anti-gay bullying is far too common. In fact, the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network reports that nine out of ten GLBT students have been bullied for their sexual orientation or gender identity! Whether it is in person, or online, gay teens deserve to live their lives without harassment.
Peer Education
Peer education is a great way to reach teens about issues including seuxal orientation and sexuality. Here is some information on this style of teaching for gay teens.
Peer education is a great way to reach teens about issues including seuxal orientation and sexuality. Here is some information on this style of teaching for gay teens.
5 Things Gay Students Should Think About When Applying to College
If you are gay and applying to college, there are a few things besides academics that are important to consider to ensure hat you have a positive experience.
If you are gay and applying to college, there are a few things besides academics that are important to consider to ensure hat you have a positive experience.
Find a Gay Friendly College
Thinking about college? Here's information on finding one that is gay friendly.
Thinking about college? Here's information on finding one that is gay friendly.
What Gay Teens Need to Know About Sex Education
Gay teens are often left out of sex education. But there are ways to get information if you know where to look!
Gay teens are often left out of sex education. But there are ways to get information if you know where to look!
What Gay Teens Need to Know About Sex Education
Gay teens are often left out of sex education. But there are ways to get information if you know where to look!
Gay teens are often left out of sex education. But there are ways to get information if you know where to look!
5 Things Gay Teens Should Know About Sex Education
Sex education has gone through a lot of changes over the years. Here's what gay teens should know about it.
Sex education has gone through a lot of changes over the years. Here's what gay teens should know about it.
Can I Bring My Same Gender Partner to Prom?
Information for GLBT teens on bringing partners 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.
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.
The Point Scholars offer money for college to GLBT teens.
Gay Fraternity, Delta Lambda Phi
Delta Lambda Phi is the only gay fraternity operating in the United States.
Delta Lambda Phi is the only gay fraternity operating in the United States.
Gay Proms -- What Are They?
Gay proms are events put on by GLBT groups to give gay youth a chance to experience prom.
Gay proms are events put on by GLBT groups to give gay youth a chance to experience prom.
Gay Teens Experiences with School Life
School is a big part of teens' lives. Here are some gay teens experiences with school life.
School is a big part of teens' lives. Here are some gay teens experiences with school life.
How Abstinence Education Leaves Out Gay Teens
Abstinence education is a federally funded program that runs in schools around the country. It excludes gay teens and teaches that the only place to have sex is in a heterosexual marriage.
Abstinence education is a federally funded program that runs in schools around the country. It excludes gay teens and teaches that the only place to have sex is in a heterosexual marriage.
Is There a Need for a Gay High School?
Though some people fear teens who attend gay high schools will become isolated, for those who have the chance, the experince is often very positive.
Though some people fear teens who attend gay high schools will become isolated, for those who have the chance, the experince is often very positive.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What Gay Teens Need to Know About Sex Education
Gay teens are often left out of sex education. But there are ways to get information if you know where to look!
Gay teens are often left out of sex education. But there are ways to get information if you know where to look!
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 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.
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.
The Safe Schools Coalition is an organization devoted to making schools safe for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth.