Gay middle schoolers

Many middle school GSAs work toward improving the school environment by working on projects or running campaigns such as GLSEN’s Day of Silence, No Name-Calling Week, and Ally Week, or by hosting school assemblies to discuss LGBTQ+ student experiences and celebrate LGBTQ+ pride.

By incorporating literature/media that includes viewpoints, thoughts, and ideas from LGBT characters, educators can help students learn how to take a stand, develop empathy, and seek guidance (Knoblauch et al.).