Updated Approach to Engaging with Schools (#55)

Transparently Speaking

In episode 55, Diana and Joy share guidance and perspective on how parents and guardians might consider engaging with schools to support Transgender and gender non-conforming youth (given the changing social and political landscape). Topics explored include facility (bathroom & locker room) use, disclosure, and preferred name and pronoun usage.

Several resources are referenced in this episode, including:

• Recent federal legal ruling (Early August 2023 US federal appeals court upholds ruling for student access to bathrooms & locker rooms consistent w/ gender identity) https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4136441-appeals-court-upholds-ruling-granting-indiana-transgender-students-access-to-restrooms/
• Schools in transition (standards of practice for supporting transgender and gender non-conforming students) https://www.hrc.org/resources/schools-in-transition-a-guide-for-supporting-transgender-students-in-k-12-s
• GLSEN 2021 National School Climate Survey report (including insights re: benefits of inclusivity) https://www.glsen.org/research/2021-national-school-climate-survey
• FERPA (health / medical information not to be shared unless it impacts education outcomes): https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/resources/parent-guide-family-educational-rights-and-privacy-act-ferpa

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