Changing Policy to End Anti-Gay Bullying

In a recent report in the Social Policy Report, it states that schools that take explicit action to prevent bullying based on gender, race, or sexuality go a long way toward creating a positive climate for all students. Today's youth are expressing sexual identities at much younger ages than ever before. This means that LGBT kids are being harassed and bullied much earlier because they don't quite fit in with the status quo or the mainstream. To ensure more attention and safety for these students, many educators are pushing for policies to be put in place to keep them safe.

This is a sensitive area within schools and students that I don't have a lot of experience with. However, just like any other students, LGBT students must be protected of their rights as well to be educated and not discriminated against. Schools need to have their best interests in mind as well, especially with safety because these students are going to be opposed by many of their peers and they should have every right to be at school and feel safe.