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School Board Advocacy: How to Fight for Your Pride On The Way Back To School
It’s back-to-school season, which means we will see the direct impact of policy implementation across the country. Join PFLAG National for a conversation about advocating to school boards for supportive, affirming learning environments for all students. Designed for advocates who are ready to deepen their engagement, this training will move beyond the basics to explore effective strategies for school board advocacy. Hear from national partners and experts, experienced PFLAG advocates, and the PFLAG National team about how to take meaningful action and strengthen your impact at the local level.
Action Items:
- Make a Commitment to Fight for Our Pride at Your Local School Board
- Sign Up to Receive Our We Take Action Newsletter
Find a PFLAG group in your community:
- Find a PFLAG chapter in the US: pflag.org/find-a-chapter
- Find a PFLAG group globally: pflag.org/intlfamilygroups
- Learn more about PFLAG Connects Communities meetings: pflag.org/connects/communities
- Learn more about the PFLAG Online Community: facebook.com/groups/pflagnational
PFLAG Resources:
- PFLAG Academy Online: Fighting for Our Pride | 2026 State Legislative Session | Advocacy at All Levels
- Guide to State and Local Government
- Attending Public Hearings and Meetings
- Testify at Local Board Meetings
- PFLAG Mount Horeb (WI)
Sample Policies:
- Inclusive Environments
Prince George County Public Schools: Inclusive Environments for LGBTQIA+ People - Nondiscrimination
Seattle Public School District: Nondiscrimination - Anti-Bullying & Harassment
Illinois Board of Education: Anti-Bullying and Harassment - Names, Pronouns, and Gender Support
National Education Association: Model School Board Resolution - Staff Training
California State Legislature: California AB 5 Safe and Supportive Schools Act - Inclusive Curricula
National Education Association: Model Legislative Language
Additional Resources:
- Advocates for Youth: Creating Safer Spaces for LGBTQ Youth: A Toolkit for Education, Healthcare, and Community-Based Organizations
- Campaign for Southern Equality: Supportive Schools for LGBTQ+ Students – A Guide to Policies and Best Practices
- Glisten (formerly GLSEN): 2025 National School Climate Survey
- Human Rights Campaign: School Boards Matter – A Guide to Effectively Advocating At The School Board Level
- The Pipeline Fund: School Board Spotlight