Glisten

05/13/2026

We are devastated to hear that Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player, has died of brain cancer.

Collins publicly came out as gay in 2013 and became an LGBTQ+ trailblazer by not just becoming the first active openly gay player in NBA history, but the first across all four major North American sports leagues.

“My message to other athletes, period, is just be yourself,” Collins said after being signed by the Brooklyn Nets 2014, “Never be afraid or ashamed or have any fear to be your true authentic self.”

Our condolences to everyone who knew and loved him. He will be remembered and missed as an important member of the LGTBQ+ community.

05/01/2026

Here are 3️⃣ of our recommendations on how to improve schools for LGBTQ+ students, based on the findings from our 2025 National School Climate Survey.

Consistent with past National School Climate Survey findings, students in schools with comprehensive policies were more likely to look forward to school, feel a stronger sense of belonging, skip fewer days of school due to safety concerns, and report less LGBTQ+based harassment than youth in schools with partial or generic policies.

Looking for ways to use your voice to improve schools? Take or share our latest NSCS! We are looking for LGBTQIA2S students 13 years or older, who attended school in the United States in 2023-2025. This study helps our crucial work to make recommendations to schools, politicians, researchers, and more on ways to improve schools for LGBTQ+ students across the country. Visit glisten.org/nscs27 to learn more and take the survey.

04/30/2026

The National School Climate Survey is still open.

If you’re LGBTQIA2S+ and 13+, and attended grades K-12 in the U.S. during the 2025–26 school year, we want to hear from you. Your answers help Glisten understand what school is really like—and what students need to feel safe and supported.

Take the survey at glisten.org/nscs27

Please share this with someone who should take it!

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La Encuesta Nacional sobre el Clima Escolar aún está abierta.

Si eres LGBTQIA2S+, tienes 13 años o más, y asististe a la escuela (K–12) en Estados Unidos durante el ciclo escolar 2025–2026, queremos escucharte. Tus respuestas ayudan a Glisten a entender cómo es realmente la experiencia escolar—y qué necesitan los estudiantes para sentirse segures y apoyades.

Responde la encuesta: glisten.org/nscs27

Por favor, comparte esto con alguien que debería participar.

04/22/2026

Are you based in New Mexico and want to help grow our chapter network? Apply for to be our New Mexico & Chapter Manager position ✨

If that's not you, send this to someone who might be a good fit.

Learn more at glisten.org/careers.

04/16/2026

Safety is the bare minimum requirement for students in schools, and if LGBTQ+ students feel unsafe, things need to change.

In focus groups from our recent National School Climate Survey results, LGBTQ+ students shared their experiences in schools, what made them feel unsafe, and how we could help improve things.

From informing policy change to helping us create inclusive resources, LGBTQ+ students integral to Glisten's work to make schools safer and more affirming LGBTQ+ young people.

Read the full results from our 2025 National School Climate Survey at glisten.org/nscs2025.

04/15/2026

Last Friday, many students across the country remained silent during our annual Day of Silence, in protest of the bullying and erasure of LGBTQ+ students in schools. Now, we want to hear what they have to say.

We are excited to announce that our latest National School Climate Survey is now open!

If you’re LGBTQIA2S+ (or questioning), 13 or older, and attended grades K-12 in the U.S. during the 2025–26 school year, you can take the survey now.
It’s anonymous, takes about 30 minutes, and helps Glisten understand what students need to feel safe, supported, and affirmed at school.

Take the survey at glisten.org/nscs27.

04/15/2026

Thanks to you, our national demonstration against anti-LGBTQ+ bullying and harassment in schools reached millions of people. The missing voices of LGBTQ+ young people, adults, and allies showcased our collective power. So what’s next?

04/11/2026

Exciting news: Glisten has been nominated for The Webby Awards — and now, you decide the winner.

Glisten is in the running to win a People’s Voice Award, which is decided entirely by public vote. That’s where you come in: you can vote for Glisten right now until April 16th. Voting takes less than 60 seconds, but it makes all the difference. Cast your vote now at https://wbby.co/57663N.

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04/10/2026

Today is Day of Silence, a national day of action centered around remaining silent in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ students across the country that are silenced every day. Your silence today is a powerful statement that shows how without the voices of these young people, our world loses the diversity of perspectives that makes our communities great.

Tune into our Fireside Chat at the end of the day to break the silence. Here, students and adults will come together to reflect on the day, talk about what national organization can accomplish, and share their thoughts about how we can make schools better for LGBTQ+ students.

The video will premiere on our YouTube channel at 4pm PT / 5pm MT / 6pm CT / 7pm ET. Hit the bell next to the video title to get notified when it premieres!

To learn more about Glisten and our work to make schools safe and more inclusive for LGBTQ+ students, visit http://www.glisten.orgCONNECT WITH GLISTEN:http:/...

04/09/2026

Day of Silence is TOMORROW! If you're an adult, here are 5️⃣ different ways you can participate in Day of Silence.

All of the resources mentioned can be found on our website at glisten.org/dayofsilence.

04/06/2026

This Friday, thousands of students across the country will take part in Day of Silence, a powerful, student-led action that brings attention to the bullying and harassment LGBTQ+ young people still face in K-12 schools.

This moment is about visibility, solidarity, and creating space for every student to feel safe, seen, and supported.

On April 10, join writer/director, , and (in theaters June 19) by showing up, speaking out, or taking the pledge. Because silence can be a statement, but lasting change happens when we act.