Although adolescents are vulnerable to societal pressure, the GSA group, Prism, have shown much courage to develop a language of resistance
Spirit Day started in 2010 by Canadian Brittany McMillan who created the event in memory of LGBTQ+ youth who lost their lives to suicide
Cedar Grove High School and district officials initially canceled the production due to “inappropriate” content
ACLU & Southern Poverty Law Center lawyers noted the actions by officials potentially violated constitutional & workplace protections
Maine's motto is “Dirigo” Latin for “I Lead.” In keeping with that spirit a group of teens stepped up to make sure Pride happens this year
"We are appalled at what took place & in no way condone this type of activity in our schools. [and] commit to a thorough investigation"
Tensions and issues regarding the LGBTQ+ student population in the district's schools has been a reoccurring situation
Last month, some parents and other community members railed against creating a GSA at a Lakeland School Board meeting on December 6, 2021
One parent said he would remove his three children from the school system if they continued to support the GSA
LGBTQ young people are more likely to experience bullying, discrimination, violence and mental health crises while in school
