GLSEN Austin

03/31/2024

🏳️‍⚧️ Today is Trans Day of Visibility! A day to celebrate trans and gender nonconforming people while raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to achieve justice.

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03/23/2024

Join us for Austin ISD Pride from 10-1 today! Lots of fun activities, raffle prizes, and more! Come see me and I’ll sell you one of our super cute shirts for $10!

11/28/2023

🚨 Today is Giving Tuesday! 🚨

Join GLSEN and our partner, Hollister Co., this Giving Tuesday by donating in support of our mission to create safer and more inclusive schools for the most marginalized students. LGBTQ+ students, especially trans, nonbinary, and students of color, need you now more than ever.

Donate today by visiting www.glsen.org/give
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03/31/2023

🏳️‍⚧️ Today is Trans Day of Visibility! A day to celebrate the accomplishments of trans and gender nonconforming people while raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to achieve trans justice.

✨We are thrilled to partner with founder, to outline ways educators can support trans students, how visibility is being weaponized, and the debunked theory of "ROGD".

02/23/2023

Please join this important event sponsored by ChrysalisQ, PFLAG Austin & Out Youth

11/21/2022

11/18/2022

Congratulations to our extraordinary GLSEN Austin Board Member, Isaac James, now a Rhodes Scholar!

He's one of the smartest, hardest working people we've ever had the honor of knowing - We can't wait to see the amazing things he has in store for this world.

Congratulations, Isaac!

LGBTQ Studies is bubbling over with excitment as one of our own, Isaac James c/o '22, has been honored as a Rhodes Scholar!!! Isaac, who was a LGBTQ Studies minor while completing a double major in Plan II Honors and Government, will begin his studies at the University of Oxford in the fall in pursuit of a M.Sc. in education at Oxford, with a concentration in digital and social change.

While at UT, Isaac was a pillar of the LGBTQ Community, serving on the UT Senate of College Councils and directed the Q***r and Trans Student Alliance, working in the Sexual Orienation and Gender Identity Lab, interned for the LGBTQ+ Legislative Caucus at the Texas Capital, and serving as a board memeber and Legislative Chair for GLSEN-Austin.

Please join in congratulating Isaac on this incredible accomplishment! Read more about Isaac below:
https://news.utexas.edu/2022/11/17/college-of-liberal-arts-graduate-named-rhodes-scholar/

11/17/2022

Trans students are under attack. According to our National School Climate Survey, transgender students experience the most hostile school climates compared to their peers. With more than 150 anti-trans bills filed this year alone, it’s clear that trans youth are under attack. From school bathrooms to locker rooms, trans students’ daily lives have been politicized and restricted.

This , and always, we need to rise up and protect trans kids to make schools safer and more affirming. Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing stats around trans students and actionable ways we can make things better in schools. 🏳️‍⚧

10/24/2022

💜 Happy Asexual Awareness Week to all of our ace and aro followers! 💜

Like any other sexual orientation, asexuality isn’t a choice. Asexuality is an innate part of who someone is. Check out acesandaros.org to learn more and check out ace and aro events!

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08/17/2022

More information is available at https://www.austinisd.org/calendar/events/2022/08/20/join-austin-isd-annual-pride-parade

Date
Saturday, August 20, 2022 - 7:30 pm

Staff, students and their families are invited to represent Austin ISD in the annual Austin Pride Parade on Saturday, Aug. 20. We are to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families and to highlight our commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all!

Free Shuttle:

We have two shuttle site options for students and staff and one shuttle site for staff only. Please arrive by 6 p.m. to ensure a seat on the bus, as space is limited. Buses will depart promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you ride the bus to the parade, you are expected to ride the bus back. Note: Middle school and elementary students must be accompanied by an adult.

NORTH: Nelson Field (High School side of stadium) Capacity 90 - 7105 Berkman Dr. Austin, TX 78752

SOUTH: Burger Stadium (Hwy 71 side of stadium) Capacity 90 - 200 Jones Rd. Austin, TX 78745

Central Office (Walmart side of building) Staff Only – Capacity 40 - 4000 S. IH-35 Austin, TX 78704

Drive Yourself:

Limited paid parking is available at State Parking Garage A at 1401 San Jacinto via the Trinity Street entrance. Please consider traffic. Meet at the AISD school bus near San Jacinto and E. 12th St. at 7:30 p.m.

Length of Parade:

The parade begins at 8 p.m. The parade route is approximately 1.2 miles, beginning at the Texas State Capitol and finishing at the Congress Bridge. At the end of the parade route, buses will pick up participants at the old Statesman parking lot located at 305 S. Congress Ave. to return to the shuttle sites. Anticipated arrival time is 10 p.m.

What to Wear/Bring:

- Water, clothing suitable for summer heat, and comfortable walking shoes.
- Pride costumes and rainbow colors are encouraged.
- AISD Pride T-shirts provided to participants upon arrival. (Limited quantity, first come.)
- If you have a Pride T-shirt from last year, please wear that shirt, as supplies are limited.

Contact:

For questions, please email [email protected]
Austin Pride Website and Austin Pride Parade Route Information

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07/28/2022

Do you know a K–12 student who advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusivity at their school? If so, nominate them for GLSEN’s Student Advocate of the Year Award!

Every year, GLSEN honors one exceptional student leader who has done outstanding work in making their schools inclusive and affirming for LGBTQ+ students. After an application and interview process, the chosen Student Advocate of the Year and an adult chaperone will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Los Angeles, CA to be honored at the LA Respect Awards on October 14th, 2022. At the ceremony, they will have the chance to meet other LGBTQ+ student leaders and share the stage with celebrity guests.

You can nominate LGBTQ+ student advocates by filling out the application today! The deadline to apply is Sunday, August 14th at 11:59 pm PST. https://act.glsen.org/a/student-advocate-year-award-nomination?

07/14/2022

LGBTQ+ parents/caregivers — we need your help! We want to hear about your experiences with your child’s school. This (anonymous) survey is essential in helping us inform policymakers about what’s really going on in schools.

Take + share the survey today: https://www.glsen.org/familystudy