LGBT Parents Involved in, Excluded from K-12 Schools; Children Often Harassed

[Shana A]

 LGBT Parents Involved in, Excluded from K-12 Schools; Children Often Harassed
Posted : Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:36:48 GMT
Author : Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/lgbt-parents-involved-in-excluded-from-k-12-schools-children-often-harassed,296856.shtml

NEW YORK, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The first comprehensive report on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) families' experiences in education, released today by GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, in partnership with the Family Equality Council and COLAGE, has found that LGBT parents are more likely to be involved in their children's K-12 education than the general parent population. These parents are more involved in school activities and more likely to report consistent communication with school personnel. In addition, both LGBT parents and children of LGBT parents often report harassment because of their family structure.