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Saturday, September 19, 2009

Viewpoint: Make our schools a place where all students feel safe | Kalamazoo Opinion - - MLive.com


Viewpoint: Make our schools a place where all students feel safe Kalamazoo Opinion - - MLive.com:

"The National School Climate Survey released by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) reports that 90 percent of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) students indicate the word 'gay' is used as a negative comment; 74 percent report hearing other homophobic remarks; 67 percent received negative remarks about gender expression; and 63 percent report that educators or school staff have made disparaging comments."

For full report click here: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/11567105/2007-National-School-Climate-Survey-GLSEN-the-Gay-Lesbian-and-Straight-Education-Network