EDUCATION
Stories by LOOKOUT on education
County attorney's appearance at Moms for Liberty event raises questions on political alignment with hate group
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has not been outspoken on LGBTQ+ rights of school-aged children. Her appearance at the event in Mesa, though, may solidify it for the public.
How "God" and "Jesus" found themselves in Peoria School Board politics.
A LOOKOUT analysis shows that in Peoria Unified School District, religion was quoted at least 47 times to justify anti-trans rules and regulations.
AZ's trans athlete ban has been lifted. What's next?
Phoenix, Ariz. — Last week, a federal judge for the U.S. District Court blocked the enforcement of Arizona’s controversial
What the lawyer representing trans student athletes says about the future for students
We spoke with Staff Attorney Rachel Berg on the case that's winding through the court, and what it means for Arizonans.
Tom Horne continues crusade against trans kids in school sports, pushes false medical information
The state's educator-in-chief re-upped his claim that he was an LGBTQ+ ally, but has continued pushing a false medical ideology around trans kids' physical strength. PLUS... a new "Eyes on the State"
Tom Horne says the trans student athlete ban isn't an "LGBT issue."
Two students sued the state, arguing that their bodies haven't gone through the puberty that conservatives like Horne often say gives them an "unfair advantage." PLUS... a new "Eyes on the State"
Hundreds of Arizona students protest against school boards' push to eliminate trans rights
Students from across the Valley in multiple school districts showed up on Friday, demanding schools protect students from far-right targeting of trans kids.... PLUS a new Eyes on the State
Amid school board fight, state lawmaker and far-right activists double down on religious bigotry as "free speech"
Washington Elementary School Board battle emboldens Republicans who promote religious discrimination... A new "Eyes on the State"... and our next Listening Session is March 30.
Unsafe school environments could contribute to rise in attempted suicides among queer youth.
A New Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study said that safe school environments for queer youth were paramount to making sure depression, violence, and suicidal ideation didn't continue.