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Glisten Glisten is a national education organization working to ensure safe and inclusive schools for all.

The deadline for our National School Climate Survey has been extended to Oct 7 midnight PT, September 30! If you’re LGBT...
09/09/2026

The deadline for our National School Climate Survey has been extended to Oct 7 midnight PT, September 30!

If you’re LGBTQIA2S+ and 13+ and attended grades K-12 in the U.S. during the 2025–26 school year, there is still time to share your experience in schools before the survey closes.

Responses are anonymous and help us advocate for safer and more affirming schools.

If you’re an adult or ineligible for the survey, share this post with someone who is. Tag someone in the comments who you think could help improve schools for LGBTQIA+ youth!

Take the survey at https://glisten.org/nscs27/

From now until September 30th  and  are matching donations made to our special Back to School fundraising page up to $20...
09/09/2026

From now until September 30th and are matching donations made to our special Back to School fundraising page up to $20K. Visit the link in our bio to make your donation and have it DOUBLED.

Beyond this fantastic opportunity, and honored the Back to School season by writing notes for all the educators supporting LGBTQ+ students. We’re sending these beautiful cards to educators across the country to thank them for all they are doing to make classrooms and schools safe and welcoming space where all students can thrive!

Harassment and discrimination against LGBTQ2S+ people is prohibited by both federal law and the U.S. Constitution. Despi...
31/08/2026

Harassment and discrimination against LGBTQ2S+ people is prohibited by both federal law and the U.S. Constitution. Despite this, many LGBTQ2S+ students and educators still experience harassment and discrimination every day.

We have updated our Know Your Rights resource for LGBTQ+ students to reflect recent changes in federal protections like Title IX (9), and to make sense of the complex laws that can seem daunting to try to unpack by yourself.

Visit glisten.org/resources/know-your-rights, to see the whole updated resource and for more information.

Here are 3️⃣ tips for educators going back to school this year. If you have any tips on how to be supportive of LGBTQ+ s...
27/08/2026

Here are 3️⃣ tips for educators going back to school this year. If you have any tips on how to be supportive of LGBTQ+ students this school year that you'd like to share, leave them in the comments!

For more information and helpful resources for starting this school year off on the right foot, visit glisten.org/backtoschool.

This back to school season, it’s more important than ever to help create safer and more affirming schools for LGBTQ+ stu...
27/08/2026

This back to school season, it’s more important than ever to help create safer and more affirming schools for LGBTQ+ students. Thanks to & your donation to Glisten will be doubled and matched up to $20,000! 🌟All donations go to improving schools for all students.

Head to https://myanfchallenge.org/teams/glisten to donate before September 30th for 2X the impact.

The deadline for our National School Climate Survey has been extended to September 30! If you’re LGBTQIA2S+ and 13+ and ...
12/08/2026

The deadline for our National School Climate Survey has been extended to September 30!

If you’re LGBTQIA2S+ and 13+ and attended grades K-12 in the U.S. during the 2025–26 school year, there is still time to share your experience in schools before the survey closes.

Responses are anonymous and help us advocate for safer and more affirming schools.

If you’re an adult or ineligible for the survey, share this post with someone who is. Tag someone in the comments who you think could help improve schools for LGBTQIA+ youth!

Learn more and take the survey at https://glisten.org/nscs27/

Back to school is more than the start of a new semester—it's a homecoming. It's a chance to reconnect with friends, meet...
10/08/2026

Back to school is more than the start of a new semester—it's a homecoming. It's a chance to reconnect with friends, meet new people, and find the communities where you can truly belong.

For LGBTQ+ students, having a welcoming and affirming space can make all the difference. This school year, we're celebrating the power of coming home to a community that sees you, supports you, and celebrates you exactly as you are. Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning to familiar faces, there's a place for you here. Together, we'll build connections, create lasting memories, and remind one another that home isn't just a place—it's the people who make you feel like you belong.

Stay tuned throughout the next few weeks as we share tips from students, for students, resources, and helpful information that will help you start the year our right.

Applications for our 2026-2027  National Student Council cohort are open until August 21st!The NSC is a platform for LGB...
24/07/2026

Applications for our 2026-2027 National Student Council cohort are open until August 21st!

The NSC is a platform for LGBTQ+ youth to cultivate their leadership potential, amplify their voices, and actively contribute to creating more inclusive and equitable environments for all students.

The NSC plays a pivotal role in providing feedback on Glisten’s programs, resources, and overall strategy. As youth representatives, they offer their unique perspectives and insights, ensuring that Glosten's initiatives remain relevant and impactful. NSC members are passionate about social justice and actively seek to deepen their knowledge and practice around racial justice, gender justice, and disability justice.

Eligibility: All current U.S. LGBTQ+ and allied high school students in grades 9–12 are eligible to apply for the National Student Council.
-Deadline: August 21, 2026
-Learn more about NSC: glisten.org/national-student-council/
-$1,000 Stipend

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9WmqFWzJoQ_H-cosL_oPWwv7NsDGUHFuTGHdTdmVzVEq7Qg/viewform

If you have any questions or need help with your application, feel free to reach out to [email protected].

The school year is full of opportunities to participate in Glisten events, address LGBTQ+ and social justice issues, lea...
23/07/2026

The school year is full of opportunities to participate in Glisten events, address LGBTQ+ and social justice issues, learn about diverse communities, and take action to create safe and inclusive schools for ALL! Use our updated calendar to schedule your GSA meetings, lesson plans, student events, and staff development workshops as part of your ongoing multicultural and LGBTQ+-inclusion efforts.

Download the full calendar at glisten.org/schoolyearcalendar

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