Tomorrow
marks the day that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer
(LGBTQ) Coloradans and their families celebrate National Coming Out Day
to spread awareness about the importance of being able to be out and
open about who they are and who they love.
One
of the best things we can do to support our LGBTQ youth is to create
safe and affirming school environments. Click here to sign up for One Colorado's webinar on October 25th to learn exactly how to do that!
Did you know that in 2015 88% of students in Colorado reported hearing
anti-LGBTQ remarks from peers and school staff on a regular basis? In
fact, sexual orientation and gender expression remain two of the highest
reported categories of identity-based harassment and assault in
Colorado schools. Despite these realities, there are a number of actions
that communities can take to improve the safety and inclusion of LGBTQ
students in their schools.