Oklahoma Republicans call for impeachment investigation into extremist superintendent Ryan Walters
The effort is led by members of the state house GOP.
August 15, 2024
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Gay student assaulted after year-long bullying at California high school
His mom has been trying to get answers about the school’s anti-LGBTQ+ environment for a year without satisfaction.
September 26, 2024
LGBTQ+ Gen Z youth don't feel safe at school: 'A place of dread rather than a place of learning'
52 percent of LGBTQ+ Gen Z students have experienced bullying because of their identity, with 13 percent reporting that they were bullied by teachers or administrative staff.
June 28, 2024
Jóvenes de la Generación Z LGBTQ+ no se sienten seguros en la escuela: “Un lugar de temor en lugar de un lugar de aprendizaje”.
El 52 por ciento de los estudiantes de la Generación Z LGBTQ+ han experimentado acoso escolar debido a su identidad, y el 13 por ciento informó que fueron acosados por maestros o personal administrativo.
August 23, 2024
Republican running for N.C. schools superintendent falsely claims ‘+’ in LGBTQ+ includes pedophilia
The right-wing extremist is running to be in charge of public education in the state.
September 19, 2024
‘Faces of Gun Violence’ exhibit unveiled at inaugural survivors’ summit
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives hosts a powerful new exhibit to memorialize victims and foster dialogue on gun violence prevention.
April 24, 2024
Ohio Man Arrested After Threatening LGBTQ+ High School Students
Police officials were able to trace his location quickly.
May 5, 2023
Navy vet opposes Moms for Liberty-backed homeschool advocate for Florida school board seat
Travis Akers, a veteran and social justice advocate, confronts Melody Bolduc’s far-right ties in a battle over educational policies and inclusivity in Duval County schools.
March 19, 2024
School's Mass Shooting Drill Has Trans-Exclusionary Shelter
Rather than letting the preteen practice finding shelter, teachers at a Virginia school debated which locker room she should use.
October 8, 2018
We Can't Reopen Schools Safely With Trump and DeVos in Charge
Randi Weingarten, the out president of the American Federation of Teachers, on how our current "leaders" are putting children in harm's way.
August 5, 2020
Bucknell University Investigating Likely Frat Attack on LGBTQ+ House
Students barred the doors and windows after a group of men attempted to break into Fran's House.
May 17, 2021
Betsy DeVos's Action on School Discipline Will Hurt LGBTQ Students
At the behest of a DeVos-chaired commission, the Trump administration has withdrawn Obama-era guidance on preventing discriminatory discipline, inciting the wrath of civil rights groups.
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December 21, 2018
Hundreds Protest After School Suspends Bullied Gay Teen
Students at Lee's Summit High School say administrators have failed to stop the bullying, and the victim and his friends have been punished after they tried to defend themselves.
October 6, 2021
Op-ed: Harassing Transgender Minors, the Lowest Low
An organization claims a transgender teenager was harassing classmates, but it turns out the organization is responsible for the harassment.
November 6, 2013
Trans Student Facing Battery Charges Cuts a Deal
A 16-year-old transgender girl facing battery charges may avoid jail time after agreeing to enter a restorative justice program.
February 7, 2014
When Title IX Falls Short
The federal regulations known as Title IX are supposed to protect trans students from discrimination, but that's hard to put into practice, writes Eri Svenson.
April 5, 2016
WATCH: Trans Teen Charged With Battery After Altercation
Jewelyes Gutierrez, a 16-year-old transgender student, has been charged with misdemeanor battery following a lunchtime fight at her high school.
January 9, 2014
What Owasso police, school and Oklahoma’s chief medical examiner have said about Nex Benedict’s death
Owasso police shared a new statement with The Advocate about Nex's death and media reports about what happened.
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March 4, 2024
Democrats introduce resolution in support of LGBTQ+ youth
The resolution demands "equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure."
April 12, 2024