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25 April 2013
UK: Stonewall anti-gay bullying posters translated into Hebrew for use in Jewish faith schools 4 Stonewall’s anti-gay bullying posters have been translated into Hebrew for use as a modern language resource in Jewish faith schools.
25 April 2013
Oregon: Gay former principal close to resolving legal dispute with school district 2 A gay principal in Oregon who says he has been forced to quit his job because of homophobic discrimination is said to be close to resolving a legal dispute.
20 April 2013
US: Anti-discrimination bill to protect LGBT students introduced in Congress 1 Two members of Congress introduced legislation which, if passed, would protect LGBT students against bullying and discrimination.
2 April 2013
NUT urges for sex education to be made statutory in order to tackle homophobic bullying 8 The government’s decision to maintain sex education as a non-statutory subject has been criticised by the general secretary of the National Union of Teachers.
28 March 2013
US: Tennessee’s reintroduced ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill dies 12 Tennessee's 'Don't Say Gay' bill, which would have required teachers to tell parents if their child confided in them about their sexuality, has died before a House Subcommittee.
21 March 2013
UK: Government criticised for failing to mention LGBT youngsters in sex education report 4 The National AIDS Trust (NAT) says the government’s sex education review “makes no mention of sex education which addresses the needs of LGBT young people.”
18 March 2013
Canada: Teenager stands up for gay-straight alliances 7 A student in Canada has pushed to set up a GSA following his Province's consideration of a bill supporting them in all schools, which is currently facing a growing backlash from faith groups.
10 March 2013
Gay rights activists warn of reintroduction of ‘Section 28 style’ discrimination in Scotland’s schools 35 Gay rights advocates have voiced concerns that those opposed to equal marriage are trying to "reintroduce Section 28 style discrimination" into Scotland's schools, in an attempt to "roll back equality".
7 March 2013
Scotland: Christian teacher says being forced to teach about same-sex marriage contributed to a breakdown 33 A committee of MPs has heard that a Christian teacher in Scotland claims he was forced to teach about same-sex marriage against his wishes – and the stress contributed to a breakdown.
7 March 2013
UK: MPs hear of Christian teacher disciplined for refusing to read pro-gay Penguin book to class 52 A solicitor from the Christian Institute has told a committee of MPs that a primary school teacher was previously disciplined by a head teacher for refusing to read ‘And Tango Makes Three’ – a children’s book about two male penguins looking after a female chick.
21 February 2013
Anti-gay group leader: Study doesn’t prove bullying is worse for LGBT kids, ‘if there is such a thing’ 19 The leader of an anti-gay conservative group in the US state of Massachusetts has claimed that a recent study on anti-LGBT bullying in schools was "propaganda" and went on to doubt the existence of gay and trans students.
21 February 2013
Australia: Gay kids bullied by teachers as well as other students says study 10 A report by Parents and Friends of Gays and Lesbians (PFLAG), based in the Australian state of Queensland, says 70% of gay students have been bullied because of their sexuality, even by their teachers.
20 February 2013
Comment: The dark side of gay dating sites 57 Although gay dating sites provide a useful platform in allowing men to meet each other, Christopher Halton writes for PinkNews of how they can also put some gay men at risk.
7 February 2013
Comment: I’m 16, bisexual, and none of my family knows 20 A bisexual student shares his experiences of living in the South West of England and attending an all boy’s school – where it can be very hard to be open about your sexuality.
31 January 2013
Tennessee: ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill revived, now requires students to be outed to parents 21 The "Don't Say Gay" bill has been revived, and now says that teachers in Tennessee should have to inform parents if a child confides in them about being gay.
25 January 2013
Maria Miller: Teachers won’t be forced to promote same-sex marriage but they must not discriminate or offend 22 Maria Miller, the culture secretary and minister for equalities has attempted to dampen fears that teachers could face action for telling children they oppose same-sex marriages.
21 January 2013
Peter Tatchell: The UK should look at lowering the age of consent to 14 124 Peter Tatchell sets out reasons why consideration should be given to reducing the age of consent - providing it is accompanied by earlier, better quality sex and relationship education:
21 January 2013
Video: Anti-abortion UK activist says ‘homosexuals are promiscuous’ and equal marriage will ‘confuse’ children 83 The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children says the teaching of equal marriage in schools would lead to the “promotion” of gay lifestyles.
17 January 2013
University of Tennessee considers offering gender neutral housing 9 The University of Tennessee is considering offering gender neutral dorms to students.
10 January 2013
Comment: The truth about being a gay 16-year-old at an all boys boarding school 164 16-year-old Olly Hudson writes for PinkNews.co.uk about his experiences of being gay at a private all boys boarding school in the UK.

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