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education2 years ago•2 min saved

"Education Department Investigates Oklahoma School District After Nonbinary Student's Death"

The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into the Oklahoma school district following the death of 16-year-old nonbinary student Nex Benedict, who died a day after an altercation in a high school bathroom. The investigation aims to determine if the school district failed to appropriately respond to alleged harassment of students, in violation of federal law. The incident has drawn attention to the bullying and lack of acceptance faced by L.G.B.T.Q. students in Oklahoma.

via The New York Times|

#bullying #department-of-education #education

lgbtq-rights2 years ago•4 min saved

"National Walkouts in Honor of Nex Benedict: Fighting Anti-LGBTQ Bullying"

Students at Owasso High School in Oklahoma walked out in protest of bullying and in support of the 2SLGBTQ community following the death of nonbinary student Nex Benedict. The incident has sparked conversations about anti-LGBTQ bullying and legislation in the state, with more than 50 anti-LGBTQ bills currently under consideration in the Oklahoma Legislature. The Human Rights Campaign has demanded federal investigations into whether protections for LGBTQ students were violated in Nex Benedict's case, while the family and local 2SLGBTQ community continue to mourn and demand answers.

via ABC News|

#anti-lgbtq-legislation #lgbtq-bullying #lgbtq-rights

us-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Controversy Erupts Over Treatment of Nonbinary Student in Oklahoma"

A video released by the Owasso Police Department shows 16-year-old nonbinary student Nex Benedict recounting an altercation in an Oklahoma school bathroom a day before their death, drawing national attention to the dangers faced by gender-nonconforming students. The incident began after Nex poured water on girls who had been mocking them, leading to a physical confrontation in which Nex was beaten by three girls. The release of the video and audio recordings provides new details of the confrontation at Owasso High School, shedding light on the events leading up to Nex's tragic death.

via The New York Times|

#bathroom-altercation #nonbinary-student #oklahoma

us-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Controversy in Oklahoma: Police Release Evidence Following Nex Benedict's Death

After the death of 16-year-old nonbinary student Nex Benedict, Oklahoma school superintendent Ryan Walters defended his strict gender policies, stating that there are only two genders as created by God and that nonbinary or transgender people do not exist. Despite accusations of fostering dangerous intolerance within public schools, Walters remains firm in his views, asserting that Oklahoma schools will not allow students to use preferred names or pronouns that differ from their birth sex.

via The New York Times|

#gender-policies #lgbtq-rights #nonbinary-student

educationsocial-issues2 years ago•3 min saved

"Oklahoma Community Mourns Nonbinary Student's Tragic Death Amid Bullying and Bathroom Ban Controversy"

The death of a nonbinary student in Oklahoma following a school altercation has prompted calls for answers and accountability. The 16-year-old student, identified as Nex Benedict, was involved in a physical altercation with other students and later died, sparking concerns about bullying and the treatment of transgender and gender nonconforming individuals. LGBTQ+ organizations are calling for accountability against those who have promoted anti-transgender rhetoric, while authorities are investigating the incident and the school's response. The tragic incident has shed light on the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth and the need for a thorough, open investigation.

via ABC News|

#bullying #educationsocial-issues #lgbtq