This week, researchers released a report on LGBTQ+ students at schools in the United States.It found that almost all LGBTQ+ students who were questioned reported hearing offensive comments about their sexuality or gender identity.The GLSEN 2019 National School Climate Survey notedthat they reported hearing comments such as "that's so gay" on school playgrounds and in college dining halls.GLSEN is a national education and support group for members of the LGBTQ+ community.Teachers set up the group to provide support to individuals facing a hostile climate in school.LGBTQ+ is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning.The 2019 National School Climate Survey involved 16,700 students, all of them members of the LGBTQ+ community.They were questioned between April and August of last year.Just under 99 percent of those between 13 and 21 years of age reported hearing critical comments about their sexuality or gender identity.
