I’m the father of a transgender child. Since 2014, my child’s preferred name has been Dave. One high school he attended affirmed his identity; the other did not. The difference affected Dave’s physical safety, mental health and academic achievement. The first sign of trouble I was aware of was at Dave’s freshman homecoming dance at his high school in Chicago’s…
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Let’s Ensure Trans and Gender Diverse Kids #WontBeErased at School
While political leaders score points by bullying trans and gender diverse people, schools and advocates can ensure all our kids are welcome at school. On Sunday, the New York Times reported that the Trump administration is considering ways to define a person’s sex that would eliminate Title IX protections for transgender people and others who express their gender identity in…