/lgbtq LGBTQ en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:37:58 GMT /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 /policy-politics/judge-strikes-down-title-ix-guidance-on-lgbtq-students-heres-why-it-matters/2024/06 In a June 11 ruling, Texas judge said the Education Department has no authority to expand protections under Title IX. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:51:39 GMT /policy-politics/judge-strikes-down-title-ix-guidance-on-lgbtq-students-heres-why-it-matters/2024/06 /policy-politics/what-is-title-ix-schools-sports-and-sex-discrimination/2024/05 Title IX, the law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, is undergoing changes. What it is, how it works, and how it's enforced. Fri, 31 May 2024 18:53:36 GMT /policy-politics/what-is-title-ix-schools-sports-and-sex-discrimination/2024/05 /leadership/these-lgbtq-terms-can-help-create-a-safe-school-for-students/2024/05 To create a safe environment for LGBTQ+ students in schools, here are some terms that educators should know. Fri, 24 May 2024 18:46:35 GMT /leadership/these-lgbtq-terms-can-help-create-a-safe-school-for-students/2024/05 /policy-politics/supreme-court-turns-down-case-challenging-school-districts-transgender-policies/2024/05 The case involves a policy allowing information to be withheld from parents considered not supportive of a gender-transitioning child. Mon, 20 May 2024 17:59:14 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-turns-down-case-challenging-school-districts-transgender-policies/2024/05 /policy-politics/district-can-deny-opt-outs-on-lgbtq-books-court-rules/2024/05 Religious parents objected to a Maryland district's policy ending opt-outs for elementary school 'storybooks' with LGBTQ+ themes. Wed, 15 May 2024 22:21:13 GMT /policy-politics/district-can-deny-opt-outs-on-lgbtq-books-court-rules/2024/05 /policy-politics/miguel-cardona-in-the-hot-seat-4-takeaways-from-a-contentious-house-hearing/2024/05 FAFSA, rising antisemitism, and Title IX dominated questioning at a U.S. House hearing with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. Tue, 07 May 2024 21:23:10 GMT /policy-politics/miguel-cardona-in-the-hot-seat-4-takeaways-from-a-contentious-house-hearing/2024/05 /leadership/lgbtq-students-say-they-get-more-support-online-than-at-school-and-home/2024/05 In a new survey, LGBTQ+ teens also say the political climate hurts their mental health. Fri, 03 May 2024 20:44:22 GMT /leadership/lgbtq-students-say-they-get-more-support-online-than-at-school-and-home/2024/05 /policy-politics/republican-led-states-sue-to-block-new-title-ix-rule/2024/04 A pair of lawsuits focus on the rule's protections for students' gender identity. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:32:40 GMT /policy-politics/republican-led-states-sue-to-block-new-title-ix-rule/2024/04 /policy-politics/states-direct-districts-to-defy-new-title-ix-rule-on-transgender-students/2024/04 Some districts could be in a perilous legal squeeze play between their states and the feds. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:48:17 GMT /policy-politics/states-direct-districts-to-defy-new-title-ix-rule-on-transgender-students/2024/04 /policy-politics/new-title-ix-rule-has-explicit-ban-on-discrimination-of-lgbtq-students/2024/04 The new rule, while long awaited, stops short of addressing the thorny issue of transgender athletes' participation in sports. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:19:48 GMT /policy-politics/new-title-ix-rule-has-explicit-ban-on-discrimination-of-lgbtq-students/2024/04 /leadership/the-news-media-can-be-especially-depressing-for-lgbtq-students/2024/03 From Nex Benedict's death to transgender athlete bills, educators must understand the ripple effects of these events, experts say. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 22:08:36 GMT /leadership/the-news-media-can-be-especially-depressing-for-lgbtq-students/2024/03 /leadership/whats-permissible-under-floridas-dont-say-gay-law-a-new-legal-settlement-clarifies/2024/03 The Florida department of education must send out a copy of the settlement agreement to school boards across the state. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:22:46 GMT /leadership/whats-permissible-under-floridas-dont-say-gay-law-a-new-legal-settlement-clarifies/2024/03