Article written by Project THRIVE partner Courtney Pentland (She/Her), American Association of School Librarians President 2023-24
A child’s education is greatly impacted by the level of involvement of their parents…
HHS Proposal Aims to Require State and Tribal Agencies Ensure LGBTQ+ Youth Can Access Safe and Appropriate Foster Care Placements
In the year since “Don’t Say LGBTQ+” went into effect in Florida, the law has had devastating consequences for LGBTQ+ students, educators and their allies. The law targets LGBTQ+ youth…
Today’s political and social landscapes are presenting complicated and harsh realities for not only LGBTQ+ students, but the educators and youth-serving professionals entrusted with their personal and educational development. For…
In 2023, we continued to see an avalanche of anti-LGBTQ+ and specifically anti-transgender legislation across the country. It was another record-setting year for the introduction of hateful laws, including bans…
Ban Directly Places Health, Safety and Wellbeing of Transgender Youth in Mississippi at Risk
Politicized Process Aims to Prevent Medical Providers, Parents and Young People from Making Decisions on Best Practice, Medically Necessary Treatments that Save Lives
In Joint Statement, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association and Children’s Hospital Association Announce Letter Sent to Department of Justice and Social Media Giants in Response to Wave of…
HRC Legislative Counsel Courtnay Avant released the following statement today:
Once in Effect, Rule Would Reverse Trump-Era Changes That Limited Federally Funded Educational Institutions’ Obligations to Address Sexual Harassment & Assault
