Harsh Realities For Transgender Students

[Shana A]

Thursday, October 08, 2009
Harsh Realities For Transgender Students
Posted by Monica Roberts at 12:10 PM

http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2009/10/harsh-realities-for-transgender.html

My school days weren't as bad as some GLBT kids since I wasn't totally out yet, and my intellect got me placed in gifted an talented classes that allowed me to focus on my academics rather than how I was going to get through the day.

That usually can after I left the cocoon of gifted and talented classes and had to interact with the rest of the school's huddled masses in gym, recess, art and health classes or on my three mile walk home.

Even though I was matriculating through school in the 70's, J. Escobar's recent drama at North Cobb High School resonated with me and was a reminder of just how tough open trans kids have it trying to navigate the shoal filled school environment.