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US: Pennsylvania school district settles with transgender teens who alleged discrimination over bathroom policy

A Pennsylvania school district has settled a lawsuit with three transgender teens, moving to allow all transgender students to use bathrooms in accordance with the gender they identify with

US: Gender identity and HIV prevention: What will be taught in Washington’s public schools?

Washington’s new recommendations for teaching K-12 students about gender identity have seen rejuvenated debate

US: Lawsuit Forces An End To School District's Anti-Transgender Bathroom Policy

“This is a victory for transgender students everywhere and sends a clear warning to school districts with anti-transgender bathroom policies,” said Lambda Legal Staff Attorney Omar Gonzalez-Pagan.

US: Texas Senate votes again to advance "bathroom bill"

The Texas Senate backed a bill that would bar some transgender people from using bathrooms that match their gender identity in schools and buildings overseen by local governments. The bill would also nix parts of local nondiscrimination ordinances.

UK: Tory minister Nick Gibb vows to stamp out homophobic bullying as he reveals personal battle to admit his sexuality

Education minister Nick Gibb has vowed to stamp out homophobic playground bullying as he opened up about his personal battle to publicly admit his sexuality.