Gay–straight alliance

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A gay–straight alliance, gender–sexuality alliance or queer–straight alliance (GSA or QSA) is a student-led organization that seeks to create safe and inclusive environments for LGBTQ students and their allies. GSAs are most commonly found in secondary schools, colleges, and universities in the United States and Canada, although similar groups exist in other countries. The first gay–straight alliance was established in 1988 at Concord Academy in Concord, Massachusetts, by students and teachers including Kevin Jennings and Meredith Sterling. The model subsequently spread to other schools and contributed to the development of organizations such as Glisten and the GSA Network. GSAs commonly organize support networks, educational activities, and activism relating to LGBTQ issues and school environments. Research has associated GSAs with positive social, academic, and mental health outcomes for LGBTQ students, including lower levels of victimization and stronger feelings of school belonging...

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