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Transgender Education Policies Face Catholic Opposition in Canada, U.S.

November 4, 2015/1 Comment/in Schools & Youth, Transgender /by Robert Shine, Associate Editor

The Edmonton Catholic School Board initially passed a policy on LGBT students, the latest step in a heated debate which has led many to doubt the Board's abilities and Education Minister David Eggen to mandate professional facilitation. Read More

Transgender Policy in Jeopardy After Delayed Vote By Catholic School Board

September 19, 2015/9 Comments/in Schools & Youth, Transgender /by Robert Shine, Associate Editor

Catholic school leaders in Canada failed to approve a policy which would allow students to self-identify their gender, frustrating hopes of positive change after a controversy last year and earning stern criticism from the Education Minister. Read More

Lesbian Educator Comes Out At End of Twenty Year Career in Catholic Education

August 3, 2015/3 Comments/in Employment Issues, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Associate Editor

After nearly twenty years in Catholic education, Joan Grundy is coming out in her just released autobiography. In the book, A Deepening Life, she tells of being a lesbian employee in Canada's Catholic schools and shares the quiet ways she helped create change. Read More

Transgender Education Policies Face Catholic Opposition in Canada, U.S.

Transgender Policy in Jeopardy After Delayed Vote By Catholic School Board

Lesbian Educator Comes Out At End of Twenty Year Career in Catholic Education

Canadian Professor Gives Catholics a Lesson on Courage and Faith

Rainbow Socks at Graduation: A Sign of Catholic Students' Victory

‘Year of Lady Gaga,’ IDAHOT, & Other Events Show Catholic High Schools’ Progress

Ontario Teachers' Decision to March in WorldPride Parade Draws Criticism

NEWS NOTES: April 18, 2014

Fired Transgender Educator Will Have His Day in Court

Canadian Catholic Schools Update LGBT Policy, But Not All Are Satisfied

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