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Transgender Bathroom Rights and Non-Discriminatory Laws are about to Top State Issues in PA
In recent weeks two Philadelphia suburban school districts adopted comprehensive policies addressing the rights of transgender students. Click here for full article. Source: PennLive.com, May 17, 2016.
Opinion: Who Pays Failed School’s Debts?
Democratic state Rep. James Roebuck of Philadelphia argues for the need to reform Pennsylvania’s 20-year-old charter school law, which state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale has called the worst in the… Read More
Guidance on Title IX and Transgender Students
By now you may have heard that the Obama Administration released new Guidance on Title IX that will impact your school related to protections for transgender students and allowing use… Read More
Deadline Extended for Several PA Principals Association Awards
The deadline has been extended from Friday, May 27, 2016 to Friday, June 10, 2016 for the following PA Principals Association Awards: 2016 Bob D. Schiller Memorial Cancer Research and… Read More
Position Statement on Transgender Students
The NASSP Board of Directors stated its intent to adopt the following position statement on Transgender Students on May 5. It will be open for a public comment period until… Read More
Wolf, GOP at Odds over Teacher Layoff Bill
Gov. Tom Wolf and Republican lawmakers are at sharp odds over another education issue — teacher layoffs. Click here for full article. (Subscription may be required.) Source: Scranton Times-Tribune, May… Read More
Districts, Students React to Federal Directive on Access to School Facilities
The federal notification to schools that discomfort doesn’t justify discrimination comes as many districts are tackling issues raised by and about transgender students. Click here for full article. Source: Pittsburgh… Read More
White House to Give Schools Guidance on Transgender Access to Bathrooms
The Obama administration is issuing guidance to schools Friday, saying they must allow transgender students to use the bathroom that matches their gender identity. Click here for full article. Source:… Read More
Joint Guidance from USDOE and Justice Regarding Transgender Students
The U.S. Departments of Education and Justice released joint guidance today to help provide educators the information they need to ensure that all students, including transgender students, can attend school… Read More