Letter

Open Letter to Schools about Day of Silence

Document Date: March 21, 2017
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A letter to principals and educators explaining GLSEN’s annual Day of Silence, ways to support students who are participating and obligations schools have to protect students’ safety and freedom of speech.

If you’re a student participating in Day of Silence, you can print this letter to advocate for your rights at school. If you find that your rights are still being violated, you can click here to fill out a confidential request for assistance.

Updated for 2017.

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