lgbtq students

A Dearborn Public Schools board meeting Monday never quite got to the public comment period, as members of the public who came to voice concerns about the district's policy on reviewing books for appropriateness derailed the agenda.

Stateside

Stateside Podcast: LGBTQ-positive books incite Dearborn debate

Ronia Cabansag

Community members within the Dearborn Public School District have been in heated debate over several LGBTQ-positive books and their availability to students.

Politics & Government

Dixon: education chief should resign, governor should appoint state superintendent

Rick Pluta | MPRN

Republican candidate for governor Tudor Dixon called on the state schools superintendent to quit Tuesday over a training program that helps teachers working with LGBTQ students.

Education

Former UM-Flint employee alleges retaliation for advocating for LGBTQ resources

Caroline Llanes

A former University of Michigan-Flint employee has filed a federal lawsuit against the university, alleging she was fired for advocating for better…

Criminal Justice & Legal System

ACLU asks court to dismiss challenge to school LGBTQ policy

Rick Pluta | MPRN

The ACLU of Michigan is asking a federal judge to toss out a lawsuit filed by parents against the Williamston Community School Board.The lawsuit claims a…