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New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds school policy against forced outing

The state's highest court ruled that a parent's challenge to a policy protecting student privacy was invalid.

WATCH: Fla. Trans Teen Faces Down Haters

The haters came in big numbers and matching tops, but they couldn't silence a trans boy and a trans girl and their supporters.

Q-niverse Informs, Empowers NYC LGBTQ+ Students on Their Rights

It is OK to say "gay" in New York City schools, and a new animated video series helps students learn about their rights.

Students Demand Christian Colleges Uphold Title IX

Activists are demanding that California's Biola University and Oklahoma Baptist University withdraw waivers the schools requested to ignore Title IX protections against sex-based discrimination. 

Judge: School District Violated Trans Student Gavin Grimm's Rights

The Gloucester County, Va., School Board was wrong to deny Grimm use of the boys' restroom, a federal judge ruled.

Federal Judge Denies Trans Student Access to Male Restroom

The battle for trans-inclusive K-12 education heats up after a federal judge denies a high school student's request to use the boys' restroom.

Christian law group sues for right of students to express antigay views

A national Christian law group sued a suburban Philadelphia school district on free speech grounds Wednesday, saying the district censors prayer club members and threatens discipline if students speak out against homosexuality.

NOM Goes After Transgender Students Rights Law

An effort to repeal a new transgender rights law for students in California is underway.

Report: LGBTQ+ Students Are Target of Coordinated Right-Wing Attack

Some 280 bills seeking to limit classroom discussions of LGBTQ+ and racial issues or create a hostile school climate have been introduced this year.

Georgetown's LGBT Student Housing Draws Right-Wing Ire

The space, to open in the fall, is designed for students exploring issues of gender and sexual orientation, and the far right claims the Georgetown is abandoning its Catholic roots.

Alt-Right Student Doesn't Even Get Wrist Slap in Nebraska

Daniel Kleve, a self-proclaimed white nationalist student at the University of Nebraska, appeared in a video saying he loves violence.

Local Virginia School Board Rejects Bathroom Rights for Trans Students

A county school board in Virginia passed a policy restricting trans students to using single-stall restrooms or those for their birth gender.

After decades of silent protest, advocates and students speak out for LGBTQ+ rights

This year, for the first time, the “Day of Silence” morphed into a day of action called the “Day of (NO) Silence.”

Student Asks Obama About Gay Rights

What does he plan beyond his State of the Union pledge to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" policy?

Ahead of Wednesday Walkout, a Book Reminds Students of Their Rights

In anticipation of tomorrow's student walkout against gun violence, a free comic book details students' First Amendment rights.

Youngkin’s Rhetoric of 'Parental Rights' Abandons Students Like Us

Our schools are in crisis. We hope our leaders stop focusing so much on polling boosts and fundraising hauls and instead, address the depression, abuse, and harassment that ravages our schools.

Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Maryland Trans Student's Rights

Max Brennan had been barred from using the boys' locker room for gym class.

Christian H.S. Says It Can Expel Students With LGBT Siblings

Trinity Academy in Kansas says LGBT acceptance, which runs “counter to the standing of a Biblical lifestyle," is grounds for expulsion.

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Virginia School Board Meeting Erupts Over Trans Students' Rights

A proposed policy would require staff to use the students' preferred pronouns and allow them to use facilities that fit their gender identity.