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SUMMARY:Leadership & Empowerment Camp '26
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Safe Schools Leadership & Empowerment Camp will take place Thursday\, June 11 through Sunday\, June 14\, 2026\, at a camp in the San Bernardino Mountains\, within hiking distance of Jenks Lake. \n\nThis free\, four‑day overnight camp is designed for high school students to build leadership skills\, confidence\, resilience\, and community in a supportive and inclusive environment. \nParticipants will enjoy a fun‑filled long weekend with a variety of activities\, which may include hiking\, archery\, daily campfires\, swimming\, canoeing\, a talent show\, and more as facilities and scheduling permit. \nRegister here\n  \n\n\nCamp Details\n\nCost: Free\nEligibility: Students entering 9th through 12th grade\nLocation: San Bernardino Mountains (near Jenks Lake)\nTransportation: Safe Schools Desert Cities (SSDC) will provide bus transportation with designated pick‑up locations throughout the Coachella Valley\nWhat’s Included: All meals\, lodging\, activities\, and transportation\n\n\nQuestions?\nFor additional information\, please email enrique@safeschoolsdc.org. \n\nSpecial thanks to our sponsor\, John Burton\, for making this opportunity possible. \n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/summer-leadership-empowerment-camp-2026
CATEGORIES:Empowerment,Leadership
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Youth Summit '26
DESCRIPTION:[More details to come] \nThe Safe Schools Desert Cities Rainbow Youth Summit is an annual event that brings together LGBTQ+ students and allies from different schools and communities in the Coachella Valley and beyond. The summit provides a safe and supportive space for youth to learn\, network\, and have fun. The summit features inspirational speakers\, information tables\, workshops\, and social activities that cover topics such as leadership\, advocacy\, health\, and wellness. The summit is organized by Safe Schools Desert Cities. Participation is by invitation only. For more information\, contact Garrett Schaperjahn at garrett@safeschoolsdc.org. \n  \n 
URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/rainbow-youth-summit-2026
CATEGORIES:Empowerment
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SUMMARY:Summer Leadership & Empowerment Camp 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Safe Schools Leadership & Empowerment Camp is scheduled to be held from Thursday\, June 13 through Sunday June 16 at a camp in the San Bernardino Mountains. This year’s camp is presented by a generous donation from long-time Safe Schools supporter John Burton. \nAt this year’s camp\, participants will experience a fun-filled long weekend focused on leadership\, personal enrichment\, resilience\, and community. Expected activities include hiking\, archery\, daily campfires\, swimming\, canoeing\, a talent show\, and more as facilities and the schedule permits. The four-day\, three-night camp is limited to 40 students. Meals\, lodging\, and transportation are included. Participation is free. \nApplications are now being accepted. To apply\, scan the QR code\, or click or tap the button below. \nApply Here\n 
URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/summer-leadership-empowerment-camp-2024
CATEGORIES:Empowerment,Leadership
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SUMMARY:National Spirit Day
DESCRIPTION:Spirit Day is a day to show solidarity and support for lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer youths who face bullying and harassment because of their identity. It is observed on the third Thursday of October every year. The day was started in 2010 by a Canadian teenager named Brittany McMillan\, who was inspired by the anti-bullying Pink Shirt Day in Canada. She asked people to wear purple\, the color of spirit on the Pride Flag\, in remembrance of youths who had committed suicide due to bullying. The day is now organized and promoted by GLAAD\, an organization that works to accelerate acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community. Millions of people\, including celebrities\, media outlets\, corporations\, landmarks\, sports teams\, and faith groups participate in Spirit Day by wearing purple and sharing messages of support on social media with the hashtags #SpiritDay and #ChooseKindness. Spirit Day is a day to celebrate the diversity and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community and to remind them that they are not alone. \nLearn more from Glaad.org.
URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/national-spirit-day
CATEGORIES:Empowerment,Pride
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SUMMARY:National Coming Out Day
DESCRIPTION:National Coming Out Day is a day to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community and their courage to live openly and authentically. It is observed on October 11 every year\, which is the anniversary of the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1987. The day was founded in 1988 by Robert Eichberg and Jean O’Leary\, who believed that coming out was a powerful way to challenge homophobia and oppression. The day is organized and promoted by the Human Rights Campaign\, which provides resources and guides for anyone who wants to come out or support someone who does. \nFor more information\, visit the Human Rights Campaign \nThe Trevor Project’s Coming Out Handbook
URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/national-coming-out-day
CATEGORIES:Empowerment,Pride
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SUMMARY:Leadership and Empowerment Camp
DESCRIPTION:CAMP APPLICATION
URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/leadership-and-empowerment-camp
CATEGORIES:Empowerment,Leadership
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SUMMARY:National Day of Silence
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URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/2502
CATEGORIES:Empowerment,GSA Events
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SUMMARY:Coming Out Day (National Event) - 2022
DESCRIPTION:Coming out can happen in many forms\, from telling your family and friends about your sexuality to simply correcting a stranger about your gender identity. No two coming out stories are exactly the same; your coming out will be shaped by the supports that you have in school\, at home\, or in your community\, and the privileges you hold in other aspects of your identity. Today is a day to celebrate and recognize your coming out journey(s) and how they may skip around or change over time.
URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/coming-out-day-2022
CATEGORIES:Empowerment,GSA Events,Pride
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SUMMARY:Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast - 2022
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT HARVEY MILK\nWhen he was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977\, Harvey Milk (1930- 1978) became one of the first openly gay men to be elected to political office in the United States. On election night\, Harvey Milk reminded his supporters: “This is not my victory – it’s yours. If a gay man can win\, it proves that there is hope for all minorities who are willing to fight.” He was assassinated (along with Mayor George Moscone) on November 27\, 1978\, only eleven months after taking office. Although he did not live to see his dreams fulfilled\, the example of his life and leadership has made him an important national symbol for the struggle for human rights. \nProceeds benefit Coachella Valley youth through Gay-Straight Alliance clubs and LGBT youth related programs. \n 
URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/hmdb-2022
LOCATION:Palm Springs Convention Center\, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Empowerment,GSA Events,Leadership,Pride
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SUMMARY:Day of Silence - 2022
DESCRIPTION:My Silence\, My Story.\nThe GLSEN Day of Silence is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ students and allies  all around the country—and the world—take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ people in schools. \nStarted in the mid 90’s by two college students\, the Day of Silence has expanded to reach hundreds of thousands of students each year. Every April\, students go through the school day without speaking\, ending the day with Breaking the Silence rallies and events to share their experiences during the protest and bring attention to ways their schools and communities can become more inclusive.
URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/day-of-silence-2022
CATEGORIES:Empowerment,GSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210515T160000
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SUMMARY:Mama Gloria: The Story of Legendary Trans Activist\, Gloria Allen
DESCRIPTION:Special Fundraiser for Safe Schools Desert Cities \n \nUnitarian Universalist Church of the Desert\npresents… \n \nBUY TICKETS ONLINE HERE \n“THE DOCUMENTARY IS FRONT-LOADED WITH LOVE\, FORGIVENESS\, TOLERANCE\, AND MORE HIDDEN HISTORY THAN YOU CAN POSSIBLY TAKE IN ALL AT ONCE. IT’S A REAL STANDOUT STORY BOTH BECAUSE THE SUBJECT IS SO FASCINATING AND THE REVELATIONS ABOUT CHICAGO ARE ENDLESS.” \nTHIRD COAST REVIEW \nJoin UUCOD and the Coachella Valley LGBTQ community in this online event\nSaturday May 15 @ 2 – 4 pm\nTickets $10 – Additional Donations Accepted\nLuchina Fisher and Mama Gloria will lead a discussion following the film \nDirector’s Statement \nI was introduced to Gloria because she was looking for someone to help her write her memoir. But after meeting her\, I knew that her story would speak to people\, because it spoke to me. As a Black woman filmmaker raising a biracial transgen­der daughter\, I see Gloria’s story through a unique lens. For me\, it’s personal and it’s urgent. One day while I was filming Gloria in Chicago\, my daughter sent me a text say­ing that her life was “half way done.” Gia had read online that the average life expectan­cy for a Black trans woman in Washington D.C.\, was 32. It was at that moment that I truly understood why I am making this film. It’s a gift that I want to show my daughter and other young trans people — so they can imagine themselves growing old and having a long\, mean­ingful life. ~ Luchina Fisher \nMama Gloria – A Documentary Film\nDirected by Luchina Fisher \n \nSynopsis \nMama Gloria is a feature documentary about Gloria Allen\, a trailblazing 74-year-old Black transgender activist who started a charm school for homeless trans youth and is now aging with joy and grace. It is the story of a mother’s love — the love that Gloria’s mother had for her and the love that Gloria has for her chosen children. And it is fueled by the love that filmmaker Luchina Fisher has for her teenage transgender daughter\, Gia. \nAt a time when Black transgender women face escalating violence and make up the majority of transgender people murdered each year\, Gloria’s story is an inspiring portrait of aging seldom seen. \n 
URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/mama-gloria-the-story-of-legendary-trans-activist-gloria-allen
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert\, Online Event\, Rancho Mirage\, CA\, 92270\, United States
CATEGORIES:Empowerment
ORGANIZER;CN="Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert":MAILTO:admin@uucod.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200526
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SUMMARY:** CANCELLED ** Pride in the Pines - LGBT Leadership Camp
DESCRIPTION:** CANCELLED **
URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/pride-in-the-pines-lgbt-leadership-camp-2020
CATEGORIES:Empowerment,Leadership,Pride
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ORGANIZER;CN="Safe Schools Desert Cities | Camp Committee":MAILTO:raymond@safeschoolsdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200307T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200307T163000
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Youth Summit - 2020
DESCRIPTION:2020 Rainbow Youth Summit \nRegister Now  | View Flyer \n \n \n 
URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/rainbow-youth-summit-2020
LOCATION:UCR Palm Desert\, 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Empowerment,GSA Events,Leadership
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191012
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SUMMARY:Coming Out Day (National Event) - 2019
DESCRIPTION:National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is an annual LGBTQawareness day observed on October 11.  Founded in the United States in 1988\, the initial idea was grounded in the feminist and gay liberation spirit of the personal being political\, and the emphasis on the most basic form of activism being coming out to family\, friends and colleagues\, and living life as an openly lesbian or gay person.  The foundational belief is that homophobia thrives in an atmosphere of silence and ignorance\, and that once people know that they have loved ones who are lesbian or gay\, they are far less likely to maintain homophobic or oppressive views. \nIn more recent years\, the idea of the “Lesbian and Gay Community” has been largely subsumed into the idea of the LGBT community\, and the idea of “coming out” expanded to not only include the voluntary self-disclosure of a lesbian\, gay\, or bisexual sexual orientation\, but also transgender\, genderqueer\, or other non-mainstream gender identity.
URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/coming-out-day-national-event-2019
CATEGORIES:Empowerment,GSA Events,Pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190515T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190515T110000
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SUMMARY:Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast - 2019
DESCRIPTION:Details to be announced \n  \nABOUT HARVEY MILK\nWhen he was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977\, Harvey Milk (1930- 1978) became one of the first openly gay men to be elected to political office in the United States. On election night\, Harvey Milk reminded his supporters: “This is not my victory – it’s yours. If a gay man can win\, it proves that there is hope for all minorities who are willing to fight.” He was assassinated (along with Mayor George Moscone) on November 27\, 1978\, only eleven months after taking office. Although he did not live to see his dreams fulfilled\, the example of his life and leadership has made him an important national symbol for the struggle for human rights. \nProceeds benefit Coachella Valley youth through Gay-Straight Alliance clubs and LGBT youth related programs. \n 
URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/hmdb-2019
LOCATION:Palm Springs Convention Center\, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Empowerment,GSA Events,Leadership,Pride
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190413
DTSTAMP:20260617T133806
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SUMMARY:Day of Silence - 2019
DESCRIPTION:About GLSENs Day of Silence\n\n\n\n\n\nGLSENs Day of Silence is a national day of action in which students across the country vow to take a form of silence to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in schools. \n\n\n\n\n\nHistory\n\n\n\n\n\nFounded in 1996\, the Day of Silence has become the largest single student-led action towards creating safer schools for all\, regardless of sexual orientation\, gender identity or gender expression. From the first-ever Day of Silence at the University of Virginia in 1996\, to the organizing efforts in over 8\,000 middle schools\, high schools\, colleges and universities across the country in 2008\, its textured history reflects its diversity in both numbers and reach.\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizing for Day of Silence\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizing a Day of Silence (DOS) activity or event can be a positive tool for change-both personally and community-wide. By taking a vow of silence\, you’re making a powerful statement about the important issue of anti-LGBT bullying\, and when you organize others to join you that message becomes stronger. Discover ways of organizing your event here. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Rights\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile you DO have a right to participate in GLSENs Day of Silence between classes and before and after school\, you may NOT have the right to stay silent during instructional time if a teacher requests for you to speak. According to Lambda Legal\, “Under the Constitution\, public schools must respect students’ right to free speech. The right to speak includes the right not to speak\, as well as the right to wear buttons or T-shirts expressing support for a cause.” However\, this right to free speech doesn’t extend to classroom time. “If a teacher tells a student to answer a question during class\, the student generally doesn’t have a constitutional right to refuse to answer.” We remind participants that students who talk with their teachers ahead of time are more likely to be able to remain silent during class.  Find more Lambda Legal advice here.\n\n\n\n\n\nLegal Help: Report It! \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you think your rights are not being respected\, or want to report your experience of resistant administration\, click here to report it. GLSEN and Lambda Legal will review your situation.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Truth about the Day of Silence\n\n\n\n\n\nAs GLSENs Day of Silence continues to grow\, some people have confused the mission and goals of the Action. Clear up any misinformation by reading The Truth about the Day of Silence.
URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/day-of-silence-2019
CATEGORIES:Empowerment,GSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190302T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190302T170000
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Youth Summit - 2019
DESCRIPTION:2019 Rainbow Youth Summit \nRegister Now \n \nView Spanish Flyer \n \nView Spanish FAQ \n 
URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/rainbow-youth-summit-2019
LOCATION:UCR Palm Desert\, 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Empowerment,GSA Events,Leadership
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181012
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SUMMARY:Coming Out Day (National Event) - 2018
DESCRIPTION:National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is an annual LGBTQawareness day observed on October 11.  Founded in the United States in 1988\, the initial idea was grounded in the feminist and gay liberation spirit of the personal being political\, and the emphasis on the most basic form of activism being coming out to family\, friends and colleagues\, and living life as an openly lesbian or gay person.  The foundational belief is that homophobia thrives in an atmosphere of silence and ignorance\, and that once people know that they have loved ones who are lesbian or gay\, they are far less likely to maintain homophobic or oppressive views. \nIn more recent years\, the idea of the “Lesbian and Gay Community” has been largely subsumed into the idea of the LGBT community\, and the idea of “coming out” expanded to not only include the voluntary self-disclosure of a lesbian\, gay\, or bisexual sexual orientation\, but also transgender\, genderqueer\, or other non-mainstream gender identity.
URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/coming-out-day-national-event-2018
CATEGORIES:Empowerment,GSA Events,Pride
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ORGANIZER;CN="Safe Schools | Desert Cities":MAILTO:events {@} safeschoolsdc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180612
DTSTAMP:20260617T133806
CREATED:20180608T044649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180608T044649Z
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SUMMARY:Pride in the Pines - LGBT Leadership Camp
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URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/pride-in-the-pines-lgbt-leadership-camp
CATEGORIES:Empowerment,Leadership,Pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180518T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180518T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T133806
CREATED:20170907T040750Z
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SUMMARY:Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast - 2018
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Greater Palm Springs Pride\, Equality California and the Coachella Valley Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Coalition \nFriday\, May 18\, 2018 \n9:30-11:00 am (Registration begins at 8:45am\, Program begins at 9:30am sharp) \nPalm Springs Convention Center\, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros \nOpen to all – this event is for individuals\, businesses\, interfaith groups\, civic officials and nonprofit organizations. \n  \nABOUT HARVEY MILK\nWhen he was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977\, Harvey Milk (1930- 1978) became one of the first openly gay men to be elected to political office in the United States. On election night\, Harvey Milk reminded his supporters: “This is not my victory – it’s yours. If a gay man can win\, it proves that there is hope for all minorities who are willing to fight.” He was assassinated (along with Mayor George Moscone) on November 27\, 1978\, only eleven months after taking office. Although he did not live to see his dreams fulfilled\, the example of his life and leadership has made him an important national symbol for the struggle for human rights. \nProceeds benefit Coachella Valley youth through Gay-Straight Alliance clubs and LGBT youth related programs. \n 
URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/harvey-milk-diversity-breakfast-2018
LOCATION:Palm Springs Convention Center\, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Empowerment,GSA Events,Leadership,Pride
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180428
DTSTAMP:20260617T133806
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T040508Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Silence - 2018
DESCRIPTION:About GLSENs Day of Silence\n\n\n\n\n\nGLSENs Day of Silence is a national day of action in which students across the country vow to take a form of silence to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in schools. \n\n\n\n\n\nHistory\n\n\n\n\n\nFounded in 1996\, the Day of Silence has become the largest single student-led action towards creating safer schools for all\, regardless of sexual orientation\, gender identity or gender expression. From the first-ever Day of Silence at the University of Virginia in 1996\, to the organizing efforts in over 8\,000 middle schools\, high schools\, colleges and universities across the country in 2008\, its textured history reflects its diversity in both numbers and reach.\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizing for Day of Silence\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizing a Day of Silence (DOS) activity or event can be a positive tool for change-both personally and community-wide. By taking a vow of silence\, you’re making a powerful statement about the important issue of anti-LGBT bullying\, and when you organize others to join you that message becomes stronger. Discover ways of organizing your event here. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Rights\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile you DO have a right to participate in GLSENs Day of Silence between classes and before and after school\, you may NOT have the right to stay silent during instructional time if a teacher requests for you to speak. According to Lambda Legal\, “Under the Constitution\, public schools must respect students’ right to free speech. The right to speak includes the right not to speak\, as well as the right to wear buttons or T-shirts expressing support for a cause.” However\, this right to free speech doesn’t extend to classroom time. “If a teacher tells a student to answer a question during class\, the student generally doesn’t have a constitutional right to refuse to answer.” We remind participants that students who talk with their teachers ahead of time are more likely to be able to remain silent during class.  Find more Lambda Legal advice here.\n\n\n\n\n\nLegal Help: Report It! \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you think your rights are not being respected\, or want to report your experience of resistant administration\, click here to report it. GLSEN and Lambda Legal will review your situation.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Truth about the Day of Silence\n\n\n\n\n\nAs GLSENs Day of Silence continues to grow\, some people have confused the mission and goals of the Action. Clear up any misinformation by reading The Truth about the Day of Silence.
URL:https://safeschoolsdc.org/event/day-of-silence-2018
CATEGORIES:Empowerment,GSA Events
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