Research highlights the importance of supportive educators for transgender students. A recent brief examines the school experiences of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse young people. It draws on two major studies conducted in 2025 by The Trevor Project and Glisten.

The brief suggests that teachers who affirm their students can greatly impact their success. Friendship also plays a significant role in creating a positive school environment. Further details on the research and its findings are available, including the role of school environments in determining student outcomes.