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transgender-rights
New York Post
1 week ago
Online Community Development

LGBTQ rights activist kicked out of community board simply for asking questions

A Community Board member was removed for questioning inclusivity in school sports policies regarding transgender students. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Education

Tennessee GOP-Sponsored Bill Requires Schools to Out Trans Students to Parents

Transgender children's well-being threatened by Tennessee bill. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
Education

Angry parent ruthlessly defends trans teen who was denied entry to prom for wearing a dress

A transgender teen in Alabama was denied entry to prom for wearing a dress.
The school principal insisted the student change into slacks despite no specific dress code violation. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
Education

Teacher sacked after refusing to use trans student's new pronouns, tribunal told

Maths teacher sacked for refusing to use trans pupil's pronouns
Claim of unfair dismissal by Kevin Lister [ more ]
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gender-identity
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
Education

California school district changes gender-identity policy after being sued by state

The Chino Valley Unified School District updated its policy regarding notifying parents about student pronoun or gender changes.
LGBTQ+ advocates criticize the updated policy as a legal loophole that still violates students' rights. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Education

After Nonbinary Student's Death, Schools Chief Defends Gender Policies

Ryan Walters took a firm stance against recognizing nonbinary and transgender individuals in Oklahoma schools.
Gay and transgender advocates criticized Mr. Walters for fostering an atmosphere of intolerance leading to a tragic incident in a school. [ more ]
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Boston.com
2 weeks ago
Education

How a Connecticut middle school won the battle against cellphones

Restricting cellphones in schools can have profound positive impacts on student behavior and social interactions. [ more ]
Advocate.com
4 weeks ago
Education

John Fetterman challenges Pa. school board's cancellation of talk by gay actor

Diversity and anti-bullying education is hindered when schools cancel events featuring LGBTQ+ advocates. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Education

Muslim student loses bid to overturn prayer ban at Britain's strictest school'

High Court upholds Michaela Community School's ban on prayer rituals, reinforcing the school's right to enforce its policies. [ more ]
USA TODAY
1 month ago
Education

Students used AI to create nude photos of their classmates. For some, arrests came next.

Schools facing challenges with AI misuse impacting students' privacy and safety.
Need for clear rules and preventative measures to address AI-related incidents in educational settings. [ more ]
BBC News
1 month ago
Education

Children with allergies 'put at risk by schools'

Allergy management in English schools varies widely.
One-third of schools lack allergy policy, and many do not provide training on symptoms or anaphylaxis. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
Education

The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?

CDC updates guidelines for COVID-19 in schools
Differences in how schools and child care centers follow CDC recommendations [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Ontario to tighten regulations on cell phone use in schools: source | CBC News

Ontario government to announce crackdown on cell phone use and vaping in schools, aiming to be a 'leader in this space'. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Books

World Book Day: cost of living pushes schools to ditch dress-up plans

Schools are scrapping costumes for World Book Day due to the cost of living crisis
Some schools are adopting more flexible policies like wearing pyjamas or own clothes instead of costumes [ more ]
Chalkbeat
2 months ago
Education

Cell phones in (or out of) schools: How is your NYC school handling student devices?

Educators are noticing increased attachment to phones post-pandemic.
Mayor of NYC filed lawsuit against social media companies for children's mental health. [ more ]
Engadget
2 months ago
Education

The UK moves another step closer to banning phones in schools

Mobile phone bans in schools are gaining importance globally.
The UK government is urging schools to implement policies to ban mobile phone usage during school hours. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Parenting

Family flees US after teacher spurs, hides 10-year-old daughter's gender 'transition'

A family in Washington state fled the country after their 10-year-old child's gender "transition" was encouraged and hidden by a teacher.
The parents discovered their child's secret identity and came into conflict with the school system that embraced gender ideology and questioned their parenting. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Education

A Canadian school has eased its nut ban, but it's not a given others will follow | CBC News

Ecole Emilie Tremblay in Whitehorse has unveiled a new policy allowing peanuts and tree nuts, with restrictions in place for younger grades if there are students with allergies.
Recent research questions the effectiveness of blanket food bans, leading to a potential shift towards other safety measures in schools.
The change in policy came after consultations with staff and families, and students have been educated on how to protect themselves from allergens. [ more ]
Advocate.com
4 months ago
NYC LGBT

Conservatives are outraged by this California school's LGBTQ+ policies

Right-wing media outlets criticized the LGBTQ+ inclusive policies of a school district in California.
The district's policies aim to prevent anti-LGBTQ+ bullying and provide resources for staff on LGBTQ+ identities. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Education

Kansas School Demands Native American Student Cut His Hair to Attend

An 8-year-old Native American boy in Kansas was forced to get a haircut or face suspension from school due to a policy requiring boys to wear short hair.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has called on the school district to rescind the policy and allow the student to wear his hair long based on his cultural beliefs.
This incident highlights the ongoing issue of students facing punishment at school for their clothing or hairstyle that reflects their cultural heritage. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Education

Opinion | When Students' Cellphones Colonize Their Minds'

Schools should have discussions with students about responsible cellphone use instead of completely banning them outside the classroom.
Cellphones have a significant impact on students' mental and emotional well-being, even when not actively being used. [ more ]
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