Transgender Youth Rights in Schools

Creating safe, affirming, and private learning environments for every child in schools and education in general.

Visual Journey

Supporting transgender youth Creating inclusive environments

Why It's Morally Right to Affirm Transgender Identities

Affirming a child's gender identity is rooted in fundamental ethical principles that apply to all people, regardless of age:

Affirming transgender children is a matter of human rights and justice. Institutions like Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD, exemplify this by promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion through comprehensive policies, inclusive language guides, and supportive campus environments that affirm transgender students.

Trans Women Are Women: Inclusion in Women's Sports

Trans women are women. Their inclusion strengthens teams and communities.

Confidential Support & Privacy in Schools

Staff training on inclusivity and privacy is essential to foster a respectful school culture.

About Me

As someone passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), having been featured on diversity billboards in Sioux Falls, SD, Monique is committed to supporting LGBT rights and supporting inclusive environments for all, including transgender and LGBT youth. As observed through statements to family members.

"I work primarily with students who have been diagnosed with autism or a mental health/emotional disorder in a specialist separate setting. My duties include: supporting students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach; applying expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally; and partnering with families, teachers, school administrators, community agencies, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community.""

Resources & Further Reading

APA Guidelines

Support for transgender youth including mental health research.

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NCTE Policy Briefs

School protections, privacy rights, and anti-bullying strategies.

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U.S. Dept. of Education Title IX

Guidance on Title IX protections for transgender students against sex discrimination.

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Athlete Inclusion

Facts on hormone therapy and fair sports participation.

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Biblical Perspectives

What the Bible says about transgender people and affirmation, including supportive verses.

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Vatican on Transgender

Pope Francis' affirmation that transgender people can be baptized and participate in sacraments.

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Augustana University Inclusion

Policies and resources at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD, supporting LGBTQ+ and transgender students.

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The Advocate

The website focuses on providing news and political updates related to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer issues, and offers a newsletter for staying informed on LGBTQ+ topics.

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ILGA World

ILGA World is a global federation of over 2,000 member organizations from 170 countries, focusing on advocating for the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex people since 1978, with resources and news covering legal developments, annual reports, and digital access issues affecting LGBTI communities worldwide.

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PinkNews

PinkNews focuses on providing the latest news stories related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and more, covering issues from around the world.

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Out Magazine

Out Magazine offers gay and lesbian perspectives on style, entertainment, travel, fashion, arts, politics, culture, and more, defining the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community through a blend of fashion, pop culture, and journalism.

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Outright International

Outright International focuses on global advocacy to strengthen the LGBTIQ movement, documenting human rights violations and promoting inclusion and equality through partnerships across regions like Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and at the United Nations.

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