Changing Schools, One Student at a Time
September 8, 2023
We’re celebrating our 2022-2023 grantees, whose projects are changing the world for LGBTQ+ students.
Archive |Category Archives: Education
Your Back to School Advice
September 1, 2023
We asked: what advice would you give LGBTQ+ students going back to school? You all ANSWERED, and it was INCREDIBLE
Celebrate the Youth Voices Grads of 2023
August 22, 2023
From conferences to ABC News to an unforgettable trip to Hollywood, join us in celebrating our graduating class.
E.C. Glass awarded national grant to create LGBTQ+ club and safe space for students
August 16, 2023
E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg was the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the “It Gets Better Project” to support the LGBTQ+ community on the school campus.
Tips for LGBTQ+ Students to Thrive
August 15, 2023
Sarah Dean is queer, an English teacher, and a GSA advisor. These are her tips for making the return to school easier for LGBTQ+ students.
“If Students Don’t Feel Safe, They Can’t Learn”
July 13, 2023
With a school Pride grant project at her school in Tennessee, Sarah Dean is being the queer teacher LGBTQ+ students need to see.
LGBTQ+ Career Day
June 28, 2023
It Gets Better and Rainbow Labs bring 14 LGBTQ+ youth together with LGBTQ+ professionals for an incredible career day.
Meet the Grantees – 2023
June 21, 2023
This year’s 50 States. 50 Grants. recipients are inspiring, timely, and all are working to make the world better for LGBTQ+ students.
Time to THRIVE in the Deep South
March 14, 2023
LGBTQ+ youth in the south are experiencing a relentless wave of attacks… but they’re resilient and proud, and there is so much hope.
50 States. 50 Grants. Inspo
February 21, 2023
From favorite teachers to queer teachers to safe spaces, TikTokers talk about what made a difference for them in school.
Pride Flag Flies 365 at THIS School
January 19, 2023
Students at Hackensack Middle School wrote a resolution for the Pride flag to fly year round. AND IT PASSED!
50 States. 50 Grants. is Back
APPLY NOW: We’re awarding $690K to school projects that uplift and empower LGBTQ+ youth in the U.S. and Canada.
A Letter to LGBTQ+ Youth
January 3, 2023
Diana Ricciardi kicks off the new year with a letter to LGBTQ+ youth… “I see you. I hear you, you beautiful human.”
2022 Safe & Supportive Schools
October 20, 2022
Report cards are in and seven California school districts are doing exceptional work to support LGBTQ+ students.
“Queer Sex Ed” – The Resources
October 18, 2022
Companion resources for the It Gets Better Project original webseries “Queer Sex Ed.”
Drumroll… 50 States. 50 Grants.
June 10, 2022
Meet the first six recipients of our nationwide grant opportunity to benefit LGBTQ+ students.
50 States. 50 Grants. 5000 Voices.
November 10, 2021
We’re giving grants of up to $10K to at least one middle and/or high school in every state.