Cisgender students allowed to sue Virginia schools to avoid sharing restrooms with trans classmates
A Virginia court allows a cisgender student to sue her school district for sharing restrooms with trans girls.
Riverside County school district latest to be roiled by fight over trans athletes
The lawsuit raises concerns about transgender athletes in youth sports, reflecting ongoing tensions between inclusivity and perceived fairness in competitions.
Mother sued her school for being too supportive of trans kids. It didn't work out for her.
The court dismissed an anti-trans mother's lawsuit against a school district for not informing her about her child's social transition. The school policy favored parental notification.
Cisgender students allowed to sue Virginia schools to avoid sharing restrooms with trans classmates
A Virginia court allows a cisgender student to sue her school district for sharing restrooms with trans girls.
Riverside County school district latest to be roiled by fight over trans athletes
The lawsuit raises concerns about transgender athletes in youth sports, reflecting ongoing tensions between inclusivity and perceived fairness in competitions.
Mother sued her school for being too supportive of trans kids. It didn't work out for her.
The court dismissed an anti-trans mother's lawsuit against a school district for not informing her about her child's social transition. The school policy favored parental notification.
Why some Florida parents are pushing back against school cellphone bans
Broward County's cellphone ban in schools faces resistance from parents concerned about communication and mental health impacts.
New California law limits the use of cell phones in schools. Here's what to know
California law AB 3216 mandates public schools to limit or ban cell phone use to enhance focus and address mental health issues among students.
Gov. Gavin Newsom nudges school districts to restrict student cellphone use
California Governor urges restricting smartphone use in schools to enhance student focus.
'Scandalous waste of money' - Government to spend 9m on pouches to lock away mobile phones in schools
The Irish government plans to implement a ban on mobile phones in schools with a €9 million budget for storage solutions, aiming for a uniform approach.
Why some Florida parents are pushing back against school cellphone bans
Broward County's cellphone ban in schools faces resistance from parents concerned about communication and mental health impacts.
New California law limits the use of cell phones in schools. Here's what to know
California law AB 3216 mandates public schools to limit or ban cell phone use to enhance focus and address mental health issues among students.
Gov. Gavin Newsom nudges school districts to restrict student cellphone use
California Governor urges restricting smartphone use in schools to enhance student focus.
'Scandalous waste of money' - Government to spend 9m on pouches to lock away mobile phones in schools
The Irish government plans to implement a ban on mobile phones in schools with a €9 million budget for storage solutions, aiming for a uniform approach.
Shoplifting, Mass Transit, Flag Design, a Dying Mall: What Else We're Voting On Today
Local elections in big cities will be pivotal for issues like school governance, mass transit funding, and mayoral decisions, showcasing unique local political climates.
Privacy concerns raised over policy requiring California high school students to scan a QR code before using the bathroom
Edison High School's new bathroom policy raises student privacy concerns.
A school fired an anti-trans teacher & now must pay him half a million dollars - LGBTQ Nation
Virginia school board pays $575,000 after firing a teacher for not using a trans student's pronouns, highlighting tensions between religious beliefs and LGBTQ+ rights.
Judge rules straight, cis principal can't be the victim of anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination - LGBTQ Nation
A school principal's protections against retaliation for LGBTQ advocacy were denied by a federal judge based on her non-marginalized status.
A school fired an anti-trans teacher & now must pay him half a million dollars - LGBTQ Nation
Virginia school board pays $575,000 after firing a teacher for not using a trans student's pronouns, highlighting tensions between religious beliefs and LGBTQ+ rights.
Judge rules straight, cis principal can't be the victim of anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination - LGBTQ Nation
A school principal's protections against retaliation for LGBTQ advocacy were denied by a federal judge based on her non-marginalized status.
Parent banned from their kid's soccer games after protesting a trans player - LGBTQ Nation
The Bow School District banned a parent for protesting against a transgender student's participation in sports due to harassment concerns.
17 Republican AGs demand Supreme Court take up case about forcing schools to out trans kids
Republican state attorneys general file amicus brief supporting a Supreme Court case on a school's policy regarding the outing of trans and gender-nonconforming students to their parents.
The brief opposes a lower court decision upholding the Montgomery County, Maryland, Board of Education's guidelines on student gender identity.
Parent banned from their kid's soccer games after protesting a trans player - LGBTQ Nation
The Bow School District banned a parent for protesting against a transgender student's participation in sports due to harassment concerns.
17 Republican AGs demand Supreme Court take up case about forcing schools to out trans kids
Republican state attorneys general file amicus brief supporting a Supreme Court case on a school's policy regarding the outing of trans and gender-nonconforming students to their parents.
The brief opposes a lower court decision upholding the Montgomery County, Maryland, Board of Education's guidelines on student gender identity.
UFT survey shows NYC public school teachers would likely support a school cellphone ban
A significant majority of NYC educators support a cellphone ban in schools, reflecting concerns about classroom disruption and student wellbeing.
More than half of city students report school bullying: report
Bullying and harassment among students are at an all-time high, indicating a pressing need for intervention and support.
Mobile phones could be banned for secondary school students, Education Minister Norma Foley says
Minister Foley plans to ban smartphones in secondary schools due to negative impacts on learning and cyberbullying.
Kathy Hochul's 'Big' Plan to Ban Phones in Schools
The ban on electronics in schools improved student interaction and engagement.
Chancellor David Banks offers a pathetic 'state of the schools' address
Chancellor Banks' address lacked substantive academic metrics, focusing instead on civic initiatives and new programming while neglecting critical educational issues.
Palo Alto Unified says battle over gender-neutral bathrooms is a misunderstanding
The controversy over all-gender bathrooms in a Palo Alto school reflects broader societal debates over gender inclusion and bathroom access.
UFT survey shows NYC public school teachers would likely support a school cellphone ban
A significant majority of NYC educators support a cellphone ban in schools, reflecting concerns about classroom disruption and student wellbeing.
More than half of city students report school bullying: report
Bullying and harassment among students are at an all-time high, indicating a pressing need for intervention and support.
Mobile phones could be banned for secondary school students, Education Minister Norma Foley says
Minister Foley plans to ban smartphones in secondary schools due to negative impacts on learning and cyberbullying.
Kathy Hochul's 'Big' Plan to Ban Phones in Schools
The ban on electronics in schools improved student interaction and engagement.
Chancellor David Banks offers a pathetic 'state of the schools' address
Chancellor Banks' address lacked substantive academic metrics, focusing instead on civic initiatives and new programming while neglecting critical educational issues.
Palo Alto Unified says battle over gender-neutral bathrooms is a misunderstanding
The controversy over all-gender bathrooms in a Palo Alto school reflects broader societal debates over gender inclusion and bathroom access.
More CA Schools Are Banning Smartphones, but Kids Sneak Them into Class
Banning cellphones at Bullard High School has reduced bullying and increased student socialization, but enforcement of the ban poses significant challenges.
Got cold symptoms? Here's when kids should take a sick day from school
Schools are focusing on improving attendance as COVID-19 cases rise, impacting parents' decisions on when to send children to school.
Antisemitism, swastika grafitti created 'hostile' climate in Carmel school, probe finds
Jewish students faced pervasive antisemitic harassment at a California school, leading to a federal civil rights investigation and an agreement to address the issues.
Britain's 'strictest school' faces High Court challenge over 'Muslim prayer ban'
A student is challenging a school's ban on prayer rituals, claiming it is discriminatory and violates her right to freedom of religion.
The school argues that the ban is necessary to create an inclusive environment and prevent disruption and division among students.
Muslim pupil loses UK court bid over Michaela school prayer rituals ban
Legal challenge against London school's prayer ban dismissed by court, affecting students' religious freedom.
Antisemitism, swastika grafitti created 'hostile' climate in Carmel school, probe finds
Jewish students faced pervasive antisemitic harassment at a California school, leading to a federal civil rights investigation and an agreement to address the issues.
Britain's 'strictest school' faces High Court challenge over 'Muslim prayer ban'
A student is challenging a school's ban on prayer rituals, claiming it is discriminatory and violates her right to freedom of religion.
The school argues that the ban is necessary to create an inclusive environment and prevent disruption and division among students.
Muslim pupil loses UK court bid over Michaela school prayer rituals ban
Legal challenge against London school's prayer ban dismissed by court, affecting students' religious freedom.
Ruling due in Muslim student's High Court challenge against prayer ban' at north London school
A Muslim student challenged Michaela Community School over a prayer ban on religious grounds.
Texas superintendent suspended after trans student was booted from high school musical
School's policy mandates casting by gender at birth affecting a transgender student's role in a musical.
Superintendent suspended following investigation into trans student's removal.
Michaela School made being Muslim seem toxic, former pupil says
Former pupils claim 'prayer ban' at Michaela School in London made being Muslim 'toxic' and 'evil'.
School known for 'tiger teaching' approach faces High Court challenge over policy.
"Shocking" school permission slip requires parental consent for a visit from a Black author
A Florida school faced backlash for asking parents to sign permission slips for their children to listen to a reading from a Black author.
The school's request was a response to Florida's Parents' Bill of Rights, which gives parents the power to object to classroom content based on their beliefs.
School under fire for requiring parents to sign permission slips for Black History Month events
Parents are required to sign permission slips for students to participate in Black History Month events at a school in Miami.
The school board is implementing a new state rule under Florida's Parents' Bill of Rights that requires parental consent for school-sponsored events.
Colorado parents claim their 11-year-old daughter was forced to sleep in bed with transgender student on school trip
Parents in Colorado are upset that their 11-year-old daughter was forced to share a bed with a transgender student on a school trip
The parents are arguing that the school district's policy is unconstitutional and are demanding to be informed in advance about their child's bedmate's gender
California Governor Gavin Newsom wants to restrict phone use in schools
Gavin Newsom supports restricting smartphones in schools, aligning with efforts from other states for children's well-being.