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LGBTQ+ rights group sues over Iowa law banning school library books, gender identity discussion
1 year ago

LGBTQ+ rights group sues over Iowa law banning school library books, gender identity discussion

Associated Press  

Several families are suing to stop Iowa’s new law that bans books from school libraries, forbids teachers from raising LGBTQ+ issues and forces educators in some cases to out the gender identity of students to their parents. The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa and Lambda Legal announced the federal lawsuit Tuesday, saying the law passed earlier this year by …

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Schools trans guidance to be published by Christmas
1 year, 1 month ago

Schools trans guidance to be published by Christmas

The Telegraph  

Schools will receive guidance on transgender pupils by Christmas, but it could be spring before the rules come into force. MPs have warned that without official guidance, schools have been forced to seek advice from third-party providers, which have arguably promoted radical gender ideology in classrooms. A report by the Policy Exchange think tank published in March found that schools …

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MPs halt attempt to introduce bill banning school promotion of gender transition
1 year, 5 months ago

MPs halt attempt to introduce bill banning school promotion of gender transition

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But in a rare move, a group of MPs forced a vote to block …

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Students' organization present guide for using inclusive language in schools
1 year, 8 months ago

Students' organization present guide for using inclusive language in schools

NL Times  

The national action committee for school students LAKS presented a guide for using inclusive language in schools. It includes tips like no longer using terms like “white and black schools” and saying “good morning everyone” instead of the gender-specific “good morning boys and girls.” LAKS wants to help educators use language that is more appropriate for the time and no …

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Gender roles still massively influence career advice for secondary school students
1 year, 8 months ago

Gender roles still massively influence career advice for secondary school students

NL Times  

Secondary schools still pay little attention to breaking through gender role patterns and stereotypical career choices when helping their students choose a profession. “This concerns both financial resources and, for example, having a good network of companies where students can get acquainted with different professions.” Lack of time for schools and companies can also play a role. “That has to …

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Transgender youth: ‘Forced outing’ bills make schools unsafe
1 year, 9 months ago

Transgender youth: ‘Forced outing’ bills make schools unsafe

Associated Press  

TULSA, Okla. — Al Stone-Gebhardt worked hard in school to make sure he graduates in May, and he spent hundreds of dollars on commencement regalia, but he is fully prepared not to participate in the ceremony. Several “ parental rights ” proposals, which aim to give parents greater control over their children’s education, would formally allow or require schools to …

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Florida House passes GOP ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
2 years, 9 months ago

Florida House passes GOP ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republicans in the Florida House of Representatives on Thursday approved a bill to limit discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools, advancing a measure that has drawn widespread condemnation from LGBTQ activists and the White House. The proposal, which critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, has attracted scrutiny from President Joe Biden, who …

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Florida GOP aims to curtail school lessons on sexual orientation and gender
2 years, 10 months ago

Florida GOP aims to curtail school lessons on sexual orientation and gender

LA Times  

Participants with the Alliance for GLBTQ Youth march at the annual Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade on April 9, 2017, in Miami Beach. Activists have dubbed the proposal moving through Florida’s GOP-controlled Statehouse as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, and it has attracted condemnation on social media and from Chasten Buttigieg, the husband of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. If passed, …

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