Sentences with phrase «gender identity of all students»

Provide training to student leaders so that they are able to communicate and model respect for the gender identity of all students.

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Eighteen of the 34 universities and colleges that told the U.S. Department of Education that giving transgender students access to single - sex restrooms and facilities that correspond with their gender identity would be inconsistent with their religious tenets are controlled by the Southern Baptist Convention, according to public records obtained by both the Human Rights Campaign and the AP.

At least 24 of the 34 colleges and universities granted religious exemptions based on their beliefs about gender identity also received waivers allowing them to discriminate against gay and lesbian students and employees, citing faith - based prohibitions against homosexual sex, the Human Rights Campaign said.

The federal guidance said public schools must allow transgender students to use bathrooms, locker rooms and other intimate facilities that correspond with their gender identity or face the loss of federal funds.

Be it resolved that the Legislative Assembly urge the Government to introduce legislation, like Manitoba's and Ontario's, requiring all school boards to develop policies to support students who want to lead and establish gay - straight alliance activities and organizations, using any name that is consistent with the promotion of a positive school environment that is inclusive, welcoming, and respectful for all students regardless of sexuality, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

On campus, the college created an official group in February for students to explore questions of gender identity and sexual orientation.

«By teaching [students] that this «gender identity» is their «authentic self,» disassociated from the body, we are actively training children into a state of «gender dysphoria» as the normal,» Davies Arai states on her blog, Transgender Trend.

The Austin Waldorf School is a non-profit educational institution, 501 (c) 3, that welcomes students and families of any religion, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin.

Many resources aimed at older students focus on LGBTQ youth, but most also have applicability to children of LGBTQ parents, whatever the children's sexual orientation or gender identity.

It is a fundamental goal of Waldorf education to bring students to an understanding and experience of the common humanity of all the world's peoples, transcending any stereotypes, prejudices, or divisive barriers of race, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, creed, religion, national origin, or ethnicity.

In 2015, the state Education Department issued further guidelines under the act to specifically prevent discrimination of transgender and gender - nonconforming students, along with suggestions on how to make them feel more comfortable at school, including the right to use the restroom and locker room in accordance with their gender identity, participate in gender - segregated activities in accordance with their gender identity, and adhere to dress codes in accordance with their gender identity and expression.

Separate and apart from existing federal law, New York State's Dignity for All Students Act expressly prohibits bullying, discrimination, and harassment, on school property or at a school function, on the basis of a student's gender identity or expression.

They say regardless of their gender identity, all students deserve equal access and to be treated with respect.

A controversial policy before the Lancaster School Board that would allow transgender students to use restrooms and locker rooms of their expressed gender identity drew a crowd of 200 residents last night.

Between 2008 and 2010, Katz served as special assistant to Governor Paterson, where he played a lead role in the enactment of the Dignity for All Students Act, anti-bullying legislation that for the first time created protections based on gender identity and expression in New York State law.

He also emphasized the state's ability to fight back against federal rulings, citing as an example the federal government's decision to rescind an order requiring public schools to respect the gender identities of transgender students.

The the coalition, along with two other states, also filed a second court brief opposing the state of Texas's challenge to federal guidance allowing transgender students to use facilities consistent with their gender identity.

The debate about whether transgender students should be allowed to use restrooms that align with their gender identity is now before the Buffalo School Board — and the group is getting fierce pressure from those on both sides of the issue.Nearly 150 people turned out at Wednesday's meeting to have their say on the proposed policy.It was a discussion marked by emotional com...

The debate about whether transgender students should be allowed to use restrooms that align with their gender identity is now before the Buffalo School Board — and the group is getting fierce pressure from those on both sides of the issue.

on issues like the Gender Expression Non Discrimination Act that would guarantee people of all gender identities equal protection under the law and The DREAM Act, which would provide financial aid to undocumented students looking to attend coGender Expression Non Discrimination Act that would guarantee people of all gender identities equal protection under the law and The DREAM Act, which would provide financial aid to undocumented students looking to attend cogender identities equal protection under the law and The DREAM Act, which would provide financial aid to undocumented students looking to attend college.

And those rates spiked even more for students who were denied use of bathrooms (60.5 %) and campus housing (60.6 %) that corresponded to their gender identity.

Although supporters of the controversial bills that seek to prevent transgender students from using the bathroom that corresponds to their gender identity often point to public safety as the main concern, opponents maintain there's no correlation between anti-discrimination bills and a rise in crime.

Students present to schools with a range of personal characteristics including diversity in gender identity and presentation, sexual orientation and intersex status,» Ms Berry said.

The film challenged my students to broaden their understanding of gender and identity and led to a discussion about ways in which our imaginations are limited when we are forced to be who we are not.

Students should have an expectation of privacy around their gender identity.»

The goal of these gay - straight alliances is to make school communities feel safe and welcoming to all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Citing the addition of gender identity to the Student Antidiscrimination Law, Perrotti says there needs to be additional supports for these students who are often mistreated.

It grows out of authentic discussion and efforts to create a safe and welcoming environment for students of all backgrounds and gender identities.

This could take many forms — buttons, banners, slogans, t - shirts, pledges, assemblies and school - wide activities — but it needs to grow out of authentic discussion and efforts to create a safe and welcoming environment for students of all backgrounds and gender identities.

«Elementary students are well aware of gender identity, so this is actually a perfect time to get them engaged,» he says.

In February, the Departments of Justice and Education jointly announced they were rescinding the Obama - era guidance protecting transgender students» right to use a bathroom corresponding with their gender identity.

The two most controversial initiatives have come under Title IX: The office's seven - year effort to combat what it described as an «epidemic» of sexual violence on campus, and its 2016 directive on the right of transgender students to choose restrooms, locker rooms, overnight accommodations and sports teams on the basis of their subjective sense of «gender identity» rather than their biological sex.

Just over half (50.9 percent) of U.S. middle and high school students reported being verbally harassed at school based on appearance or body size, and the numbers for bullying based on other identity markers were also worrying: race / ethnicity (30.3 percent), gender expression (21.9 percent), sexual orientation (19.4 percent), gender (18.1 percent), religion (18.0 percent), and disability (12.7 percent).

Roosevelt's student - led publications include No Box Can Hold, an anthology of personal stories of self - discovery that include issues of sexual and gender identity, race, culture, religion, and ethnicity.

In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 («Title VI»), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 («Title IX»), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 («Section 504»), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 («ADA»), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 («The Age Act»), applicants for admission and employment, students, parents, employees, sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with Capital City Public Charter School («Capital City») are hereby notified that Capital City Public Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.

GLSEN is the leading education organization focused on ensuring safe and inclusive schools for all students, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and / or gender expression.

This research shares how a group of students with non-binary gender identities spoke to teachers, counselors, principals, school personnel, peers, and family members about what they needed to feel safe, included, and legitimized at school.

The strategies that leaders from each RPP described for improving opportunity structures for young men and boys of color focused on disaggregating data by race and gender, naming racist and patriarchal practices to be dismantled, creating culturally responsive environments to nurture masculine identities, and fostering trusting relationships among students and adults.

TeachingWorks / AACTE Preparing Teachers for Practice Working Paper: Embedding the Complexities of Gender Identity through a Pedagogy of Refusal: Learning the Body as Literacy Alongside our Students

Importantly, the bill did nothing to stop private schools from taking public dollars and discriminating against students on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or ability.

DALLAS — Texas» lieutenant governor said Friday that the state is prepared to forfeit billions of federal dollars in public school funding in defiance of an Obama administration directive requiring schools to allow transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their chosen gender identity.

This means that these private schools may accept or dismiss students on the basis of religion, gender identity, and disability status.

CCSA is working with charter schools across California to ensure that all students, regardless of immigration status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, class, faith, or disability may access high quality public school options.

And while a new report by Scholastic on principals and teachers» views on education equity describes that overwhelmingly, educators agree that equity in education for all children should be a national priority, it is also evident that such leadership requires clarity around the nuances of what it means to provide students a well - rounded education — regardless of race, national origin, immigration status, gender identity, disability, or religion.

When we overcome our own fears and uncertainty about how to intervene in these kinds of situations so common in our middle grades schools, we are giving clear signals to all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity or gender expression, that they are valuable and valued members of our school community.

From the introductory chapter through the conclusion, the reader is presented with research that supports meaningful student involvement in school decision - making and research, students» perceptions of detracking, gender, school support, and learning environments, students» experiences of identity - based curricular reform and school governance.

These outline an approach based on safety, wellbeing and positive affirmation, with an aim of students «feeling good» about their sexual and gender identity.

While this number is consistent with previous research, analysis of the survey findings also provides insight into how experiences vary slightly across student demographics such as gender identity.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Coalition of School Board Members (FCSBM) today condemned a directive from the Obama administration that requires educators to let students use bathrooms according to their chosen gender identity, rather than birth certificate.

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