In this episode of Teaching While Queer, host Bryan Stanton (they/them) sits down with Damon Carbajal (he/el), Director of Chapter Network and Program Integration at Glisten, to talk about the resources available to educators who want to better support LGBTQ+ students.From lesson plans and GSA support to affirming book programs and national student initiatives, Damon shares how Glisten is evolving to meet the needs of today’s classrooms. The conversation also explores the organization’s recent name change, the upcoming National School Climate Survey update, and why the shift from “safe space” to solidarity reflects a deeper commitment to community connection in schools.If you’re an educator wondering where to start—or how to keep going in a challenging policy climate—this episode offers practical places to begin.In this episode, you’ll learn:What resources Glisten offers educators supporting LGBTQ+ studentsHow the Safe Space Kit and Ready, Set, Respect resources can help new educators start supporting studentsWhat the National School Climate Survey is and why it matters for educators and researchersWhy the organization shifted from GLSEN to GlistenHow educators, students, and communities can work together to support LGBTQ+ youthIf this episode helped you think differently about supporting queer students, be sure to follow, review, and share Teaching While Queer with another educator who could use these resources.Checkout www.glisten.org to connect to invaluable resources for educators.Teaching While Queer is a podcast centering LGBTQ+ educators and the real-world realities of teaching while queer. We explore queer representation in education, including burnout, tokenism, doxing, visibility, boundaries, and advocacy for inclusive classrooms, safe schools, and anti-bullying practices.This podcast supports gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, asexual, aromantic, agender, and two-spirit teachers, and addresses how gender identity in schools can be honored to reduce isolation, protect educators, and build community.Support the podcast and spread the message with merch from Equalitees.Me.Follow Teaching While Queer on Instagram and Facebook. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen.Keywords: Teaching While Queer, queer educators, LGBTQ teachers, inclusive education, gender identity in schools, safe classrooms, anti-bullying strategies, educator burnout, LGBTQ advocacy, queer visibility in education