Tag: LGBTQ
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Florida: Teacher Dismissed For Reportedly Discussing Sexual Orientation With Students
According to WBBH News in Florida, which first reported on the story, “pansexual” middle school art teacher says she was dismissed from her job for addressing sexuality with her kids.
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In An Ohio School District, A Picture Book About Unicorns Was Banned
An elementary school in Buckeye Valley School District in Ohio invited Jason Tharp, a picture book author, to speak to students. It’s Okay To Be a Unicorn!, however, was not allowed to be read aloud at school when a parent protested. The book is about embracing one’s uniqueness and embracing one’s differences.
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LGBTQ Discussion Banned: Alabama Approves Expanded Version Of Transgender “Bathroom Bill”
Alabama’s state legislature adopted a law on Thursday that was first proposed as a “bathroom bill.” Alabama’s adoption of the law bars discussions of gender and sexual orientation in primary schools.
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“Be Yourself”: KY Teacher Resigns After Message Written On Classroom Board
After receiving anger for a note he wrote on a classroom whiteboard urging kids to “be yourselves,” with a reference to the LGBTQ and transgender individuals, a music instructor in Estill County has resigned.
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Floridian Teacher Wears “Protect Trans Kids” Shirt To School, Leads To Parental Complaint
According to school district spokeswoman Christina H. Upchurch, a teacher at Tocoi Creek High School in St. Johns County was requested to remove a T-shirt that stated “Protect Trans Kids” after a parent complained.
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Gay Teacher Loses Job After Explaining Pride Bracelet to Students
A gay teacher near Chillicothe, Ohio has spoken out after he was fired from his job for discussing his Pride-themed bracelet with his students. Jay Bowman has taught for 30 years. He’d been working as a substitute teacher at a Huntington Local High School classroom when several of his students asked about the bracelet he…
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Wis. School District: Parents Not “Entitled To Know” Sparks Controversy
During a recent staff development day for teachers in Eau Claire schools, staff was instructed “Remember, parents are not entitled to know their kids’ identities. That knowledge must be earned.”
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Distribution Of Pride Flags Results In Suspension of Florida High School Student
After passing out pride flags during a walkout to protest the state’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” policy, a Florida high school student has been suspended indefinitely.
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Florida Is Advancing A Bill Called “Don’t Say Gay” That Would Prohibit LGBTQ Talks In Schools
If passed, the “Don’t Say Gay” bill would limit discussion about sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida schools.