Utah House votes down bill banning Pride flags in classrooms
Detractors said the bill was vaguely worded and violated the rights of teachers.
February 27, 2024
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Teacher Resigns Over Oklahoma Law Censoring LGBTQ+, Other Books
The English teacher had more than 500 books in her classroom library.
August 25, 2022
Suspended Trans Teacher Banned From Texas Classroom
In the past month, Laura Jane Klug has been suspended from work, reinstated, outed to local and national media, and now banned from the classroom.
April 28, 2014
Wonder Woman Stands by 8-Year-Old Tomboy
Lynda Carter tweeted her support for young Sunnie Kahle after she was removed from her Christian elementary school for 'exhibiting an alternative gender identity.'
March 31, 2014
WATCH: Christian School Rejects 8-Year-old Tomboy
An 8-year-old cisgender girl has been pulled from her local Christian school after being told she acts too much like a boy.
March 25, 2014
Veto of North Dakota Anti-Trans Pronoun Bill Stands, but More Bad Bills on Way
Lawmakers failed to override Gov. Doug Burgum's veto of the pronoun bill, but they're still pushing a health care ban, bathroom bills, and anti-trans sports legislation.
April 4, 2023
North Dakota Governor Signs Bill That Outs Transgender Students
The legislation, which takes effect immediately, also restricts restroom use and allows teachers to ignore students' chosen pronouns.
May 9, 2023
Missouri Teacher Punished for Pride Flag, Accused of Turning Kids Gay
The teacher, who later resigned, was told having a Pride flag in his classroom was similar to hoisting the Confederate flag.
September 8, 2021
Louisiana classrooms are now required by law to display the Ten Commandments
The legislation specifies the exact language that must be printed on the classroom displays and outlines that the text of the Ten Commandments must be the central focus of the poster or framed document.
June 20, 2024
How Teachers Are Being Silenced on LGBTQ+ Issues and More
In addition to laws that directly forbid mention of certain subjects, more subtle laws are having a negative impact, says a recent report from PEN America.
September 18, 2023
Wisconsin School District Bans Preferred Pronouns & Pride Symbols
Teachers in Kettle Moraine School District are forbidden from using pronouns in email signatures, nor may they display LGBTQ+ Pride symbols.
August 1, 2022
WATCH: Kansas Teen Suspended for Carrying Purse
A 13-year-old boy in Garnett, Kan., says he was suspended from school after he refused to remove his Vera Bradley purse.
November 8, 2013
Tenn. Student Religious Protection Bill Delivered to Gov.
The bill would allow all Tennesee students to cite their religious beliefs in homework, at school functions, or in the classroom 'free from discrimination.'
March 25, 2014
There's Been a 33% Increase In Book Bans Across the U.S., Says PEN America
Florida has implemented the majority of bans in the U.S.
September 25, 2023
How Queer Teachers Can Create a Safe, Brave Space for Students
Teachers can empower queer students, especially those of color, by using authenticity, empathy, and the right words, Miguel Fonseca writes.
July 24, 2019
Wisc. School Board Affirms Ban on Pride Displays & Preferred Pronouns
The Kettle Moraine School District in Wisconsin says teachers and staff cannot display Pride symbols or flags, and they must remove pronouns from email signatures.
August 19, 2022
After Relentless Harassment, Gay Kansas Teacher Driven From Job
Michael Hill quit his position after facing escalating abuse.
April 20, 2018
Poll: Over 60 Percent of Americans Oppose ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bills
Republicans were more likely to support the bills than Democrats or independents.
March 14, 2022
