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Only 12 Out of 200+ Philly High Schools Have GSAs for LGBTQIA Students

Cecilie Johnsen
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Joining a GSA can be a life-saver for queer or trans students. The school groups provide a safe space for kids to figure out their identity, and help adults provide support, but only 12 of Philly’s public high schools are listed as having them out of more than 200. Michaela Winberg of WHYY’s Billy Penn has more.

(Original air-date: 9/28/21)

Michaela Winberg is a general assignment reporter at Billy Penn. She covers LGBTQ people and culture, public spaces, and transportation and mobility. She also sometimes produces radio and web features for NPR.