Op-ed: Let's Take the Terror Out of Transitioning in School

[stephaniec]

Op-ed: Let's Take the Terror Out of Transitioning in School

http://www.advocate.com/commentary/2015/08/03/op-ed-lets-take-terror-out-transitioning-school

The Advocate/BY Ellen Kahn August 03 2015 4:30 AM ET

"Jennifer Surridge had gotten used to fighting on behalf of her daughter, and she was expecting another struggle when she met with school officials before sending her 11-year-old off to her first day of classes.

After all, the world could be an unwelcoming place for her transgender child, who, for the first time, would be attending classes openly as a girl, part of her ongoing social transition.

Jennifer told us that she came to the school prepared for a fight, and ready to raise issues on her daughter's behalf."
 

[Tessa James]

It is nice to see the turnaround at HRC in addressing our concerns and keeping us on the equality bus.  Articles like this indicate there is a positive learning curve for educators too.

Thank goodness for people who believe in life long learning.