"The current administration has made its hostility toward LGBTQ+ people in schools explicit. Policies targeting what this administration calls 'gender ideology' are erasing LGBTQ+ young people from classrooms and from history itself."
"We envision Glisten as a beacon and shimmering lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth navigating school systems that don't always see them. It's a name that signals not just survival, but the possibility of being visible, affirmed, and empowered."
"Too often, research on LGBTQ+ youth focuses narrowly on harm: bullying, harassment, and risk. While those realities remain urgent, they don't tell the whole story."
Glisten emerged as a new identity for an organization advocating for LGBTQ+ youth in K-12 education, moving away from outdated terminology. The rebranding aims to empower and affirm LGBTQ+ students amid hostile policies. A comprehensive survey conducted in 2024 gathered insights from nearly 2,800 LGBTQ+ students, focusing on their lived experiences rather than solely on negative aspects like bullying. This approach seeks to provide a fuller understanding of LGBTQ+ youth's realities and foster a sense of belonging in schools.
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