Tag: students
Betsy DeVos is ‘visibly moved’ as she listens to transgender students
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was ‘visibly moved’ as she listened to the stories of transgender students and agreed that some are ‘born that way’ during meetings with families in DC.
Statement From Victory Institute On Supreme Court Decision To Send Gavin Grimm Case To Lower Court
The Supreme Court announced yesterday that it will not hear Gavin Grimm v. Gloucester Country School Board, a case that would have decided whether federal laws that prevent discrimination on the basis of sex also apply to gender identity.
The Jewish Theological Seminary Joins Supreme Court Amicus Brief to Protect Rights of LGBTQ Students
JTS and a diverse coalition of religious leaders and institutions condemn “bathroom laws,” affirm principles for protecting LGBTQ students from discrimination.
Presidential Attack on Transgender Students “Shameful”
Yesterday, Victory Institute condemned the administration of Donald Trump for rescinding Department of Education and Department of Justice guidance protecting transgender students from discrimination in schools. In response, President & CEO Aisha C. Moodie-Mills released the following statement:
Administration Revokes Guidance on Transgender Anti-Discrimination Protections
Today, this administration moved to rescind federal guidance barring discrimination against transgender students and ensuring they have access to the restroom consistent with their gender identity.
South Korea Backslides on Sex Education
Education ministry officials in Seoul said this week that South Korea’s new national sex education curriculum, due to roll out in March, will not mention homosexuality.