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Bi-Annual Study says 4 Out of 5 LGBT Students are Harassed Direct Relationship is Seen to Grades and College Aspirations The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network |
![]() At the same time, more than 4 out of 5 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students report being verbally, sexually or physically harassed at school because of their sexual orientation. "This year's findings clearly demonstrate that despite modest measurable gains, violence, bias and harassment of LGBT students continues to be the rule, not the exception, in America's schools," said GLSEN Executive Director Kevin Jennings. "This research reveals what must be inherent to so many educators and parents: harassment has a negative impact on LGBT students' academic performance and college ambitions. To ignore these numbers is an irresponsible message to all students that any promise of equal access to education remains forged and fictitious." Key findings of 2003 National School Climate Survey:
"These numbers are a wake-up call -- and a direct challenge -- to the 41 states that so far remain without policies that explicitly protect LGBT students. We know that such policies, when fully implemented, are having a positive impact," continued Jennings. "GLSEN continues to lead efforts to institute and implement policies that work, promote successful in-school programs, and empower our nation's educators with tools and knowledge that will lead to safe and effective classrooms for all students." |