Lesbian educator wins $700K after she was allegedly called a ‘witch’ in an ‘LGBTQ coven’
Rose Tagnesi said she was harassed for her opposition to the conservative school board’s “anti-LGBTQ agenda."
December 4, 2025
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special education
Trump vs. Maine: State refuses anti-trans sports policies as federal agencies push to cut funding
Here's everything you need to know about Trump's spat with Gov. Janet Mills of Maine.
March 24, 2025
Meet Bobbie Simpson: California’s first out trans school board member
Simpson won her election on November 5 with more than 56 percent of the vote, beating out incumbent Elias Haynes, who had served on the board with his wife, Lindsi, who were both subject to recall votes.
December 20, 2024
Ryan O’Connell on Special Season 2, His Character's Sex Education
The self-described "scrappy little bitch" continues to clear a path for representation of queer and disabled folks.
May 17, 2021
Op-ed: 'Jenner Special' Was Trans Experience as Spectacle
While the Bruce Jenner special was sensitive and educational, it still reduces transgender issues to the spectacle of celebrity transitions instead of discrimination, intolerance, and violence.
April 30, 2015
A Trans Man Has Also Been Elected to the Minneapolis City Council
Special education teacher Phillipe Cunningham overcame huge odds to beat a long-serving incumbent. He joins Andrea Jenkins as the second trans person of color on Minneapolis's council.
November 8, 2017
Betsy DeVos Won't Say if She Opposes Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination
Grilled by Rep. Mark Pocan, the Education secretary wouldn't give a straight answer about that or many other things.
March 26, 2019
Lesbian educator in California says trustee called her a ‘witch’ in an ‘LGBTQ coven’
Rose Tagnesi claims she was sexually harassed and demoted in retaliation for her opposition to the conservative San Diego County school board’s “anti-LGBTQ agenda.”
September 18, 2024
Betsy DeVos Delivers a Blow to Disabled Students
DeVos slashed 72 guidelines for people with disabilities, labeling them "Outdated, unnecessary, or ineffective."
October 23, 2017
Yes, Oregon's Out Teacher of the Year Was Harassed
The first openly gay person to be named the state's Teacher of the Year said he was harassed by supervisors and colleagues.
July 2, 2015
Tennessee Sued Over Assault on Trans Health Care
This is unlawful discrimination, says the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund, which is representing two trans women in the suit.
May 25, 2023
Nonbinary Arizona teacher doxxed and accused of grooming by board members settles lawsuit
River Chunnui's lawsuit accused two board members of leaking their address and leading a "smear campaign."
July 14, 2025
Lesbian teacher settles federal discrimination lawsuit with Maine district
Michele Figueira had a stellar 20-year career until she reported the alleged behavior of her supervisor and her lesbian friend.
March 20, 2024
The Teacher's Fan Pic Is Cute But It's Not 'The Resistance'
A fan-toting educator posing with Trump doesn't quite qualify as standing up to the president.
June 17, 2017
Op-ed: K-12 Teachers, Let's Step Up for Our Trans Students
A teacher reminds his fellow educators: We're here to develop empathetic citizens. So why continue to bar trans students from their gender-affirming bathrooms?
December 19, 2014
Op-ed: When Teaching Means Going Back Into The Closet
A new initiative by Teach for America strives to give educators the resources to break down the closet door.
December 18, 2014
Op-ed: I Stay Closeted to Put Food on the Table
Even with all of the legal advances LGBT Americans have experienced in recent years, those who work in religious education don't necessarily reap the benefits.
February 23, 2015
Stop Calling Us Groomers and Quit Making Us Your Prey
A queer educator reflects on the current attacks on LGBTQ+ people and youth by right-wing pundits and politicians.
April 25, 2022
A Vote to Defend Education and LGBTQ+ Youth Will Protect Democracy
Inclusive public education is the foundation of democracy.
November 7, 2022
South Africa Asked Teachers for a List of LGBTQ Students
The Eastern Cape Provincial Education Department's request for a list of students who identify as LGBTQ has been viewed as discriminatory.
October 31, 2018