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Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
Education

California bill bans school districts from 'outing' transgender students to their parents

California Democrats are introducing a bill to prohibit school districts from adopting harmful 'forced outing' policies for LGBTQ students. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month 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 ]
Boston.com
1 month 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 ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month 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 ]
Advocate.com
2 months 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 ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Education

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

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

California bill bans school districts from 'outing' transgender students to their parents

California Democrats are introducing a bill to prohibit school districts from adopting harmful 'forced outing' policies for LGBTQ students. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month 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 ]
Boston.com
1 month 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 ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month 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 ]
Advocate.com
2 months 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 ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Education

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

Transgender children's well-being threatened by Tennessee bill. [ more ]
moreschool-policies
www.nytimes.com
7 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
7 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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