https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/lgbtq LGBTQ en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:36:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-officially-kills-biden-rule-that-added-lgbtq-protections-to-title-ix/2026/09 The Education Department reinstates 2020 Title IX regulations effectively in place since early 2025. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:36:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-officially-kills-biden-rule-that-added-lgbtq-protections-to-title-ix/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/title-ix-doesnt-require-transgender-athletes-exclusion-judge-rules/2026/09 A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Trump administration alleging California violated Title IX. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:24:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/title-ix-doesnt-require-transgender-athletes-exclusion-judge-rules/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-says-school-district-facilitates-gender-transitions-files-suit/2026/09 The lawsuit comes after several months of back and forth with the Kansas City, Kan., public schools. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:14:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-says-school-district-facilitates-gender-transitions-files-suit/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-schools-need-to-know-about-the-supreme-courts-transgender-sports-ruling/2026/07 The justices upheld two state laws that bar transgender girls from participating in female sports. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:10:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-schools-need-to-know-about-the-supreme-courts-transgender-sports-ruling/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trumps-justice-dept-investigates-dozens-of-districts-over-lgbtq-curricula/2026/06 The investigations target how schools discuss sexuality and gender identity and whether parents can opt their children out of lessons. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:19:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trumps-justice-dept-investigates-dozens-of-districts-over-lgbtq-curricula/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/lawmakers-grill-superintendents-on-transgender-student-policies/2026/06 The districts' policies around transgender students were repeatedly questioned. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:52:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/lawmakers-grill-superintendents-on-transgender-student-policies/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-district-refuses-to-sign-federal-agreement-change-trans-student-rules/2026/05 The district refused to sign the agreement despite the looming threats of funding cuts. Tue, 12 May 2026 13:38:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-district-refuses-to-sign-federal-agreement-change-trans-student-rules/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-why-the-supreme-courts-ruling-on-conversion-therapy-matters-for-schools/2026/04 A recent case puts religiously motivated speech ahead of the well-being of LGBTQ+ youth. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:55:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-why-the-supreme-courts-ruling-on-conversion-therapy-matters-for-schools/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-courts-gender-identity-ruling-leaves-schools-seeking-clarity/2026/03 Advocates say they would welcome more from the Supreme Court on gender-notification policies. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:46:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-courts-gender-identity-ruling-leaves-schools-seeking-clarity/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-backs-parents-in-school-gender-disclosure-fight/2026/03 The Supreme Court restored an injunction blocking California policies on student gender transitions Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:01:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-backs-parents-in-school-gender-disclosure-fight/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/parents-ask-supreme-court-to-restore-ruling-on-gender-disclosure/2026/01 Parents asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene over school gender-identity policies in California. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:27:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/parents-ask-supreme-court-to-restore-ruling-on-gender-disclosure/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-signals-support-for-state-bans-on-trans-girls-in-sports/2026/01 The U.S. Supreme Court weighed Idaho and West Virginia laws that bar transgender girls from sports. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:34:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-signals-support-for-state-bans-on-trans-girls-in-sports/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-sports-case-reaches-the-supreme-court-at-a-fraught-time-for-trans-rights/2026/01 The justices will consider state laws that bar transgender girls from participating in female sports. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:32:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-sports-case-reaches-the-supreme-court-at-a-fraught-time-for-trans-rights/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-blocks-ruling-bolstering-parental-rights-over-gender-identity/2026/01 A federal appeals court blocked a groundbreaking ruling over the disclosure of students' gender identities. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:44:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-blocks-ruling-bolstering-parental-rights-over-gender-identity/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-halts-ruling-letting-teachers-disclose-students-gender-identity/2026/01 A federal appeals court has temporarily paused enforcement of the ruling but has not yet decided whether to grant a longer-term stay. Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:15:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-halts-ruling-letting-teachers-disclose-students-gender-identity/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/schools-cant-bar-teachers-from-telling-parents-if-kids-are-transgender-judge-rules/2025/12 The injunction bans any public school employee from misleading parents about their child’s gender presentation at school. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:12:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/schools-cant-bar-teachers-from-telling-parents-if-kids-are-transgender-judge-rules/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-scrubbing-critical-conversations-about-racism-isnt-helping-your-students/2025/12 Five ways to create "brave spaces" for your classroom while also embracing humanity. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:28:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-scrubbing-critical-conversations-about-racism-isnt-helping-your-students/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-again-declines-a-case-on-school-gender-identity-policies/2025/10 The U.S. Supreme Court refused to review a case on purported school gender-identity policies, as well as two other education-related appeals Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:22:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-again-declines-a-case-on-school-gender-identity-policies/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/new-supreme-court-term-puts-transgender-student-rights-in-the-spotlight/2025/10 The justices will weigh state laws that bar transgender girls from female athletics, amid other issues of interest to educators in new term Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:58:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/new-supreme-court-term-puts-transgender-student-rights-in-the-spotlight/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-rejects-bid-to-block-transgender-boy-from-male-restrooms-at-school/2025/09 A divided Supreme Court declined to pause an injunction blocking a South Carolina law as it applied to a transgender male student. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 22:37:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-rejects-bid-to-block-transgender-boy-from-male-restrooms-at-school/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-board-sues-trump-admin-to-defend-transgender-student-policy/2025/08 The lawsuit challenges the Ed. Dept.'s finding that the district violated Title IX. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:06:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-board-sues-trump-admin-to-defend-transgender-student-policy/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/some-state-leaders-cheer-as-trumps-ed-dept-investigates-their-schools/2025/08 The use of the office for civil rights for political purposes has been dialed up in the second Trump administration, experts say. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:57:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/some-state-leaders-cheer-as-trumps-ed-dept-investigates-their-schools/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-imposes-funding-restrictions-for-5-districts-over-transgender-policies/2025/08 The districts will have to jump through extra hoops to claim their federal funds. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:45:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-imposes-funding-restrictions-for-5-districts-over-transgender-policies/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-my-generation-is-sick-of-your-culture-wars-heres-what-students-really-need/2025/07 Both liberals and conservatives have disappointed me with their alienating rhetoric and failure to listen, writes a high school graduate. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-my-generation-is-sick-of-your-culture-wars-heres-what-students-really-need/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-face-new-burdens-after-supreme-court-lgbtq-opt-out-ruling/2025/07 A Supreme Court ruling allowing parents to opt their children out of certain lessons could add new challenges for teachers. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:00:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-face-new-burdens-after-supreme-court-lgbtq-opt-out-ruling/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-to-weigh-state-laws-barring-transgender-athletes-in-girls-sports/2025/07 The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to take up transgender sports laws from Idaho and West Virginia, among the 27 states that have such laws. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:08:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-to-weigh-state-laws-barring-transgender-athletes-in-girls-sports/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-backs-fla-law-barring-transgender-teachers-use-of-her-pronouns/2025/07 A federal court upheld Florida’s ban on K-12 teachers using pronouns that differ from their sex assigned at birth when speaking to students. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:25:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-backs-fla-law-barring-transgender-teachers-use-of-her-pronouns/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-sides-with-parents-in-lgbtq-curriculum-opt-out-case/2025/06 The justices ruled in a case on whether parents with religious objections may excuse their children from some curriculum materials. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:23:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-sides-with-parents-in-lgbtq-curriculum-opt-out-case/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-to-rule-on-major-k-12-education-cases-friday/2025/06 The U.S. Supreme Court will issue its last opinions of the term, including on religious parents opting their children out of the curriculum Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:05:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-to-rule-on-major-k-12-education-cases-friday/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-to-keep-supporting-students-in-a-hostile-political-environment/2025/06 Protecting kids outside of school may be beyond educators' means, but here are ways we can help them. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:46:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-to-keep-supporting-students-in-a-hostile-political-environment/2025/06