The 13-year-old was removed and isolated from other students, according to her mother.
Experts point to a worsening political and social climate as contributing factors.
They were significantly more likely than other LGBTQ+ young people to have attempted suicide in the past year.
A gay student was cheered after fighting his tormentor, but violence shouldn't be the only option.
The protest was a direct reaction to reports that the school threatened to out Magali Rodriguez.
She says she was also forced into counseling without her parents' knowledge and subjected to abuse.
Seth Owen just sent five teens to college to pursue their dreams.
