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A Pride event at Yeshiva University in 2019.

After years-long legal fight, Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ club

By Matt Tracy

President Donald Trump signs executive orders as White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf stands by in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 30, 2025.

Trump issues executive order aiming to erase transgender students in schools

By Matt Tracy

Group of diverse young students standing together in classroom

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What NYC public school parents need to know for the new school year

Craig Slutzkin was among the candidates re-elected to Community Education Council District 2.

Community Board 5 member ousted over anti-trans resolution: source

By Matt Tracy

Mayor Adams

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How NYC plans to bring hate crime prevention lessons into public school classrooms

Federal officials will investigate Oklahoma school following non-binary teenager’s death

By Associated Press

The Skaneateles Central School District is located at 45 East Elizabeth Street in Skaneateles.

Mother backed by anti-trans legal group sues New York school over parental notification policy

By Matt Tracy

Gov. Kathy Hochul, joined by the state's Office of Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan, announced "sweeping investments" in mental health services, especially for youth, in a press conference on Jan. 11, 2023.

Bronx Times

Gov. Hochul announces $50M to expand inpatient mental health care

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In private texts, NYC Ed Council reps, congressional candidate demean LGBTQ kids

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Schneps Podcasts

Fostering Equity for NY’s K-12 After School and Summer Programs w Rachel Gazdick

A teacher at Flushing High School has been reassigned after allegedly hurling anti-gay remarks towards an individual during a road rage incident.

NYC teacher reassigned from students after homophobic tirade

By Dashiell Allen

Books

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DOE launches new HIV curriculum across all grades in New York City public schools

Rutgers University–New Brunswick is the lone New Jersey school on Campus Pride's list of the most LGBTQ-friendly colleges in the nation.

Northeast, midwest lead list of LGBTQ-friendly colleges; Florida, Texas excluded

By Matt Tracy

California judge halts district policy requiring parents to be told if kids change pronouns

By Amy Taxin, AP

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' "Don't Say Gay or Trans" law has fueled divisions in his home state.

Survey: Florida parents divided on ‘Don’t Say Gay or Trans’ law

By Emily Sawaked

New York State Attorney General Letitia James.

New York State issues guidance for schools to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion

By Emily Sawaked

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Making waves: Gowanus Dredgers dive into City of Water Day celebration

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Bronx Dog Haven helps pet owners access low-cost and free pet supplies

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US$53,000 seized from Jamaican-bound passenger in Fort Lauderdale

Child with physical disability in physical therapy session. Child living with cerebral palsy exercising with her therapist during physiotherapy.

Parents are fed up with special education system flaws which deprive NYC schools of millions in funding for services