Jul

31

FL High School Gay-Straight Alliance Wins Groundbreaking Lawsuit

Filed Under Court Cases, Education, Gay Students, LGBT Youth, Legal |

LGBT Student NewsOKEECHOBEE, FL – A Florida federal court today ruled that school officials in Okeechobee, Florida must allow a gay-straight alliance (GSA) club to meet on campus. Read more

Jul

29

Princeton Review’s Annual College Rankings Now Out

Filed Under Books & Mags, Education, Gay Students |

Best 368 Colleges, 2009 EditionNEW YORK, NY (PRNewswire) — According to a survey by The Princeton Review that asked 120,000 students at 368 top colleges to rate their schools on dozens of topics and report on their campus experiences, the best professors are at Middlebury College (VT). The tastiest campus food is at Wheaton College (IL) and the best dorms are at Loyola College (MD). The students happiest with their financial aid attend Princeton University, which also tops the list for the most beautiful campus. Read more

Jul

23

Newfield Central School Dist. Urged to Retract Its Stance on NY Human Rights Law

Filed Under Education, Gay Students, Human Rights, LGBT Youth, Legal |

Safe School News(Newfield, NY) — In an effort to persuade the Newfield Central School District (NCSD) to abandon its stance that the New York Human Rights Law (NYHRL) does not apply to public schools, Lambda Legal sent school board members a letter this week, outlining the legal flaws in their position and warning of future consequences for students who may face antigay discrimination. Read more

Jul

21

Newsweek’s Coverage of Lawrence King Shooting

Filed Under Books & Mags, Gay Students, Hate Crimes, LGBT Youth |

The July 28, 2008 issue of Newsweek (PRNewsFoto/NEWSWEEK)The July 28, 2008 issue of Newsweek (on newsstands Monday, July 21), Read more

Jul

8

British MP Denounces Homophobic Bullying

Filed Under Education, Gay Students, Homophobia, LGBT Youth, Politics |

Safe School NewsLONDON, ENGLAND — Stonewall launches Education Champions Programme — Nick Clegg MP denounces homophobic bullying in schools. Read more

Jun

26

ACLU-NC Reaches Settlement With Lake County School District

Filed Under Education, Gay Students, Homophobia, LGBT Youth, Legal |

Safe School NewsSAN FRANCISCO — The ACLU of Northern California (ACLU-NC) has reached a settlement with the Upper Lake Union School District that contains a comprehensive series of steps the district will undertake to protect students from anti-gay harassment and discrimination. Read more

Jun

24

Lesbians Embraced in a Fraternity Like No Other

Filed Under Gay Students, Lesbian matters |

Alpha Lambda Zeta Fraternity NewsHouston, TX (PR.com) — Alpha Lambda Zeta Fraternity, Inc. is not your typical fraternity. You won’t find its members bearing togas on college campuses or posting flyers advertising their next house party. Read more

Jun

13

Point Foundation Announces 2008 Scholar Class

Filed Under Education, Gay Awards, Gay Students |

Point Foundation Scholar NewsLOS ANGELES, (PRNewswire-USNewswire) — Point Foundation (Point), America’s largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students of merit, has announced its 2008 Scholar Class. Like last year’s class, this year’s diverse group of 27 undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate recipients includes some ‘firsts’ for the organization. Read more

Jun

12

Nashville Students Celebrate Comprehensive Non-Discrimination Policy

Filed Under Education, Gay Students, LGBT Youth |

Safe School NewsNASHVILLE, TN – Students in Nashville are celebrating this week after Tuesday’s decision by the Nashville school board to protect students and school employees from gender identity and sexual orientation discrimination. The American Civil Liberties Union also applauds the decision, hailing the hard work and advocacy by students that led to the change. Read more

Jun

3

PFLAG Announces Scholarship Award Winners!

Filed Under Education, Gay Awards, Gay Students, LGBT Youth |

PFLAG NewsWASHINGTON, DC (PRNewswire-USNewswire) — Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) announced today that it has awarded thirteen scholarships, totaling more than $30,000, to students across the country — and one at a U.S. military base in Japan — who have made significant contributions to equality in their schools and communities. Read more

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