GENDER POLICIES

Jun 25 2026POLITICS

School policies under scrutiny as federal review questions fairness in girls' sports and facilities

Federal officials have launched an examination into how three large Maryland school districts handle students’ access to gender-separated programs and spaces. The investigation centers on whether local policies follow rules meant to protect girls’ participation in school sports and safe access to lo

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Jun 24 2026POLITICS

Education Probe Targets Maryland School Rules on Transgender Students

The U. S. Department of Education has begun investigations into three Maryland school districts—Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Frederick County—and the state education agency. The inquiry follows complaints that local policies may violate Title IX, a federal law banning sex‑based discrimination in

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Oct 17 2025EDUCATION

NYC Schools Fight Back Against Federal Funding Cuts

New York City Public Schools are in a legal battle with the U. S. Department of Education. The federal agency cut $47 million in grants because of the city's policies on transgender students. The schools say the funding was taken away without proper notice or a hearing. The Department of Education

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Feb 12 2025SPORTS

Sports Fairness: The Debate Over Transgender Athletes' Records

The Education Department recently pushed for a significant change in how transgender athletes' records are handled. They want to remove records, titles, and awards from transgender women who have competed in women's sports. This stance comes from a place where some believe that transgender women hav

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