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CWNC JOURNAL
18 October 2017 Volume 1, Issue 1
The Gay, Lesbi- GLSEN is now the lead- their shared expertise
an and Straight Educa- ing national education into creating better op-
tion Network’s (GLSEN) organization that is fo- portunities for all stu-
mission is, “to create cused on safety for dents. We can all make a
safe and affirming LGBTQ students. At difference and make a
schools for all, regardless GLSEN administrators, positive impact by edu-
of sexual orientation, “believe that all students cating others about
gender identity, or gen- deserve a safe and af- equality and standing up
der expres- firming school environ- for those being targeted
sion,” (GLSEN). GLSEN ment where they can for their sexual orienta-
was founded in 1990 by learn and tion. GLSEN offers the
a small group of teachers grow,” (GLSEN). They opportunity to make a
in Massachusetts. They partner with decision positive impact by giving
came together so that makers to make sure safe donations. Lastly, no
they could improve an school policies are con- matter your sexual orien-
LGBTQIA+ Pride Flag education system that sidered, passed, and im- tation, everyone should
allowed LGBTQ stu- plemented. They also support organizations
dents to be bullied or partner with other na- like GLSEN whose goal
discriminated against. tional education organi- is to spread acceptance
Twenty-five years later, zations to bring together and equality.