Pronoun

California Teacher Sues School District Over First Amendment Rights and Gender Pronoun Dispute

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Oakland, CA — In a significant legal battle, Mirella Ramirez, a former California kindergarten teacher, has launched a federal lawsuit against the Oakland Unified School District, accusing the district of infringing on her First Amendment rights. The case emerged from a controversy surrounding Ramirez’s refusal, based on her religious beliefs, to use male pronouns for a five-year-old student undergoing a gender transition. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the lawsuit contends that the district compelled Ramirez to engage in speech that contradicted her deeply held religious convictions. Allegedly, the … Read more

Teachers Unions Rally Against New Pronoun Legislation

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Orlando, Fla. – A new Florida law requiring teachers and other school personnel to only use pronouns that correspond to a person’s sex assigned at birth has stirred significant opposition from teachers’ unions and advocacy groups, sparking a debate over education policies and transgender rights in the state. The controversial legislation has been met with backlash from educational professionals and LGBTQ+ advocates, who argue that it undermines inclusivity and fails to respect students’ gender identities. The law, which Gov. Ron DeSantis signed, asserts that public school staff shall not be compelled to refer to students … Read more

California Enacts Law to Protect Students’ Choice on Pronoun Disclosure to Parents

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Sacramento, Calif. — A new California law now prohibits school districts from mandating that schools inform parents if their children decide to change their pronouns. Signed into law recently, the legislation fortifies privacy protections for students navigating gender identity issues. This measure is part of a broader effort by California lawmakers to support and protect the rights of LGBTQ+ youth within the state’s educational system. It ensures that a student’s decision to change pronouns is not disclosed to parents without the student’s explicit consent, thereby providing a safeguard for students who may face non-acceptance or … Read more