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5 Strategies for Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in School

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LGBTQ+ students who experienced higher levels of in-person victimization because of their sexual orientation felt lower levels of belonging to their school community, performed poorer academically, (2.83 average GPA), and were nearly twice as likely to report that they did not plan to pursue any post-secondary education (e.g.,

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3 Things Schools Can Do to REALLY Improve Student Health

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Research even shows that sex ed in high school can be a powerful rape reduction tool. Creating safe and supportive environments involves schools, communities, families, and youth working together to protect students’ health and improve academic performance.

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