CDC Study Focuses on Transgender High School Students and Those Questioning Gender Identity

On October 8, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the results of its first nationally representative survey data on transgender students, which showed that transgender students also had higher rates of bullying and poor mental health. In fact, CDC found that approximately 3% of the nation’s high…

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AAP Cautions Schools Regarding School Exclusionary Discipline

According an October 1, 2024 statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), research shows that students from marginalized communities, including students with disabilities and LGBTQ+ students, are disproportionately impacted by exclusionary school discipline policies. In addition, research over the past 20 years shows that suspensions and expulsions don’t necessarily…

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Schools can Effectively Approach Concerning Student Behavior Using Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams (October 2, 2024)

A steady increase in school shootings in recent years, combined with a flurry of violent threats and swatting calls, has school districts on edge as they begin the 2024-25 school year. How to receive and handle tips regarding potentially harmful behavior is a major concern for schools. Although some tips…

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Time Article Sees Effect of Anti-transgender Policies on Suicide Attempts

According to  Time magazine article, anti-transgender policies have caused a rise in suicide attempts among transgender and nonbinary youth, a per a new Trevor Project peer-reviewed  study published in the journal Nature Human Behavior, which found when states pass anti-transgender laws (i.e., bathroom bans that bar trans students from using…

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