/lgbtq LGBTQ en-US 2021 (c) 91Ö±²¥ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:44:20 GMT /policy-politics/title-ix-school-choice-indoctrination-how-trump-took-on-schools-in-week-2/2025/01 It was a week in which the newly inaugurated president began wholeheartedly to act on his agenda for schools. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:44:20 GMT /policy-politics/title-ix-school-choice-indoctrination-how-trump-took-on-schools-in-week-2/2025/01 /policy-politics/here-are-trumps-first-week-actions-that-could-affect-schools/2025/01 There's been a lot to keep track of during Trump's first week back in the White House. Here's how it all could affect schools. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:31:00 GMT /policy-politics/here-are-trumps-first-week-actions-that-could-affect-schools/2025/01 /leadership/opinion-trump-is-rolling-back-protections-for-transgender-students-what-educators-can-do/2025/01 Two educators offer ideas and resources for teachers and education leaders so they can support their LGBTQ+ students. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:14:43 GMT /leadership/opinion-trump-is-rolling-back-protections-for-transgender-students-what-educators-can-do/2025/01 /policy-politics/legal-fights-highlight-clashes-over-transgender-students-pronouns-in-schools/2025/01 A federal court weighs the case of a teacher who refused to use students' chosen names and pronouns, as similar questions arise elsewhere. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:03:59 GMT /policy-politics/legal-fights-highlight-clashes-over-transgender-students-pronouns-in-schools/2025/01 /policy-politics/president-trumps-early-actions-undo-biden-efforts-to-protect-lgbtq-students/2025/01 The promised action comes as Republicans have increasingly focused on limiting transgender rights. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 02:47:37 GMT /policy-politics/president-trumps-early-actions-undo-biden-efforts-to-protect-lgbtq-students/2025/01 /policy-politics/can-parents-opt-kids-out-of-reading-lgbtq-books-the-supreme-court-will-decide/2025/01 The U.S. Supreme Court will take up a school district's policy of refusing to let parents opt out their children from LGBTQ+ storybooks. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:10:01 GMT /policy-politics/can-parents-opt-kids-out-of-reading-lgbtq-books-the-supreme-court-will-decide/2025/01 /policy-politics/supreme-court-wont-take-up-case-on-districts-gender-transition-policy/2024/12 The U.S. Supreme Court declined an appeal from a parents' group contending that a district's policy on gender support plans excludes them. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:37:45 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-wont-take-up-case-on-districts-gender-transition-policy/2024/12 /policy-politics/5-trump-education-priorities-for-a-second-term/2024/12 With key players appointed to their cabinet positions, the scaffolding for President-elect Donald Trump's second term is taking shape. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:07:16 GMT /policy-politics/5-trump-education-priorities-for-a-second-term/2024/12 /policy-politics/supreme-court-case-on-medical-care-for-trans-youth-could-impact-school-sports/2024/12 The justices weigh a Tennessee law that bars certain medical treatments for transgender minors, with school issues bubbling around the case. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:43:01 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-case-on-medical-care-for-trans-youth-could-impact-school-sports/2024/12 /policy-politics/the-uncertainty-ahead-for-title-ix-and-transgender-students-in-trumps-new-term/2024/11 Trump may not be able to withdraw the Title IX rule on "Day 1," but advocates on both sides expect it to go away. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:17:15 GMT /policy-politics/the-uncertainty-ahead-for-title-ix-and-transgender-students-in-trumps-new-term/2024/11 /policy-politics/nex-benedicts-district-was-indifferent-to-students-civil-rights-feds-find/2024/11 Federal officials found an Oklahoma district responded inconsistently to sexual-harassment claims. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:00:44 GMT /policy-politics/nex-benedicts-district-was-indifferent-to-students-civil-rights-feds-find/2024/11 /leadership/how-teachers-can-help-lgbtq-students-with-post-election-anxiety/2024/11 LGBTQ+ crisis prevention hotlines have seen a spike in calls from youth and their families. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:03:46 GMT /leadership/how-teachers-can-help-lgbtq-students-with-post-election-anxiety/2024/11 /leadership/heres-how-many-high-schoolers-are-transgender-and-how-theyre-faring-in-schools/2024/10 For the first time, national data show how many high school students identify as transgender or gender-questioning. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:37:58 GMT /leadership/heres-how-many-high-schoolers-are-transgender-and-how-theyre-faring-in-schools/2024/10 /policy-politics/whats-ahead-for-education-this-supreme-court-term-trans-rights-e-rate-and-more/2024/10 The justices have one major case on transgender medical care on their docket and others pending on gender-identity issues in schools. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:22:12 GMT /policy-politics/whats-ahead-for-education-this-supreme-court-term-trans-rights-e-rate-and-more/2024/10 /policy-politics/the-new-title-ix-regulation-and-legal-battles-over-it-explained/2024/09 The Biden administration's regulation that interprets Title IX to protect LGBTQ+ students faces multiple legal challenges. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:08:41 GMT /policy-politics/the-new-title-ix-regulation-and-legal-battles-over-it-explained/2024/09 /policy-politics/court-upholds-injunction-on-arizona-transgender-sports-ban-for-young-athletes/2024/09 A federal appeals court upholds an injunction against an Arizona law, allowing two transgender girls to compete on female teams. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:51:44 GMT /policy-politics/court-upholds-injunction-on-arizona-transgender-sports-ban-for-young-athletes/2024/09 /policy-politics/how-moms-for-libertys-legal-strategy-has-upended-title-ix-rules-for-schools/2024/09 The grassroots group's tactic is confounding schools across the country trying to keep up with which Title IX rules apply to them. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:44:07 GMT /policy-politics/how-moms-for-libertys-legal-strategy-has-upended-title-ix-rules-for-schools/2024/09 /leadership/how-students-say-school-policies-that-target-lgbtq-youth-affect-them/2024/08 Anti-LGBTQ+ policies can hurt students' mental health and raise their suicide risk, but a supportive adult in schools can help. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:15:31 GMT /leadership/how-students-say-school-policies-that-target-lgbtq-youth-affect-them/2024/08 /policy-politics/supreme-court-leaves-bidens-title-ix-rule-fully-blocked-in-26-states/2024/08 The court's action effectively leaves in place broad injunctions blocking the entire regulation in 26 states and at schools in other states. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:11:09 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-leaves-bidens-title-ix-rule-fully-blocked-in-26-states/2024/08 /leadership/what-cdc-safety-data-reveal-about-school-absenteeism-in-charts/2024/08 New federal data show a rising number of students feel unsafe at school. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:34:46 GMT /leadership/what-cdc-safety-data-reveal-about-school-absenteeism-in-charts/2024/08 /leadership/teen-mental-health-showing-signs-of-improvement/2024/08 New CDC data shows a small decrease in the percentage of teens reporting persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:53:48 GMT /leadership/teen-mental-health-showing-signs-of-improvement/2024/08 /policy-politics/iowas-book-ban-is-reinstated-by-appeals-court-but-case-against-it-will-continue/2024/08 The Iowa law bars books depicting sex in school libraries and discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in preK-6. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:27:28 GMT /policy-politics/iowas-book-ban-is-reinstated-by-appeals-court-but-case-against-it-will-continue/2024/08 /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 The rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students is effective Aug. 1, but injunctions currently block it in 26 states. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:17:50 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 /policy-politics/a-districts-rule-against-misgendering-students-is-likely-constitutional/2024/07 A federal appeals court did not block a policy barring students from using pronouns that don't align with a classmate's gender identity. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:13:44 GMT /policy-politics/a-districts-rule-against-misgendering-students-is-likely-constitutional/2024/07 /leadership/student-pronoun-policies-put-teachers-in-a-tough-spot/2024/07 Teachers have to navigate policies that require them to inform parents when students request the use of different pronouns. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:43:53 GMT /leadership/student-pronoun-policies-put-teachers-in-a-tough-spot/2024/07 /leadership/should-schools-tell-parents-when-students-change-pronouns-california-says-no/2024/07 The law bans schools from passing policies that require notifying parents if their child asks to change their gender identification. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:52:50 GMT /leadership/should-schools-tell-parents-when-students-change-pronouns-california-says-no/2024/07 /policy-politics/which-states-have-sued-to-stop-bidens-title-ix-rule/2024/07 A summary of all the lawsuits challenging the Biden administration's Title IX rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:18:20 GMT /policy-politics/which-states-have-sued-to-stop-bidens-title-ix-rule/2024/07 /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-is-now-blocked-in-14-states/2024/07 A judge in Kansas issued the third injunction against the Biden administration's rule granting protections to LGBTQ+ students. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:09:49 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-is-now-blocked-in-14-states/2024/07 /policy-politics/supreme-court-case-on-transgender-youth-medical-care-may-impact-schools/2024/06 The justices will decide whether a Tennessee law that bars certain treatments for transgender minors violates the equal-protection clause. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:55:53 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-case-on-transgender-youth-medical-care-may-impact-schools/2024/06 /policy-politics/title-ix-rule-to-protect-lgbtq-students-temporarily-blocked-in-4-states/2024/06 A federal judge in Louisiana delivered the first legal blow to the Biden administration's interpretation of Title IX. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:58:33 GMT /policy-politics/title-ix-rule-to-protect-lgbtq-students-temporarily-blocked-in-4-states/2024/06