Who We Are
Glisten is dedicated to creating safe and respectful learning environments for youth of all sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, race and abilities.
500K+
Resources downloaded annually
1.5M+
People in our community nationwide
15
Chapters across 13 states
500K+
Resources downloaded annually
1.5M+
People in our community nationwide
15
Chapters across 13 states
What We Do
Comprehensive Policies, Supportive Educators, Youth Engagement, and Inclusive Curriculum form the pillars of Glisten’s work. When in place, LGBTQ+ youth experience less harassment and discrimination and do better in school.
We work with policymakers and activists across the country to promote policies that center positive school environments and fairness in education. Learn more about the policies we support, including the Safe Schools Improvement Act and state anti-bullying and harassment legislation.
We work with policymakers and activists across the country to promote policies that center positive school environments and fairness in education. Learn more about the policies we support, including the Safe Schools Improvement Act and state anti-bullying and harassment legislation.
They save youth lives. Having just one visibly supportive educator in a school can ensure that LGBTQ+ youth feel safe, welcomed, and encouraged to learn. Join the thousands of educators helping change schools across the country through Glisten’s Educator Network.
They save youth lives. Having just one visibly supportive educator in a school can ensure that LGBTQ+ youth feel safe, welcomed, and encouraged to learn. Join the thousands of educators helping change schools across the country through Glisten’s Educator Network.
Join the thousands of students across the country working to create safer and affirming schools for LGBTQ+ youth. Learn how to start a GSA, take action, and access free resources to help you make change and build community in your school.
Join the thousands of students across the country working to create safer and affirming schools for LGBTQ+ youth. Learn how to start a GSA, take action, and access free resources to help you make change and build community in your school.
Our research shows that LGBTQ+ youth who attend schools with inclusive curriculums show improved academic outcomes. Check out our resources for ensuring your classroom reflects the experiences and perspectives of diverse identities.
Our research shows that LGBTQ+ youth who attend schools with inclusive curriculums show improved academic outcomes. Check out our resources for ensuring your classroom reflects the experiences and perspectives of diverse identities.
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In 1990 a group of teachers and educators, alarmed by the bullying towards LGBTQ+ youth they witnessed, decided to take action.
In 1990 a group of teachers and educators, alarmed by the bullying towards LGBTQ+ youth they witnessed, decided to take action.
Today, over 30 years later, Glisten has grown into a network of 15 chapters in 13 states across the nation, representing 1.5 million youth, families, educators, and education advocates working to create safe schools.
Today, over 30 years later, Glisten has grown into a network of 15 chapters in 13 states across the nation, representing 1.5 million youth, families, educators, and education advocates working to create safe schools.