Ohio gets a failing mark on sex education policy from national group
Ohio’s curriculum stresses abstinence as a general policy and requires only some instruction about sexually transmitted infections.
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Trans kids are vulnerable to eating disorders. This therapist knows what they’re going through.
Penny Gautreaux knows that anti-trans policies and social media are adding fuel to the fire, but she says there’s still help available.
Author Peyton June channels her Ohio childhood into sci-fi horror novel ‘The Monsters We Made’
“I feel like teenagers – especially with times like these, especially queer kids – are either going to want something that’s wish fulfillment, light and fluffy to escape or something that reflects the horrors that they feel are happening.”
Higher grades and belonging: New report shows trans students thrive with teacher support
Actions as simple as asking for and affirming a student’s name and pronouns can make trans students feel substantially safer and more likely to succeed in the classroom.
Ohio middle school teacher launches effort to protect LGBTQ+ public school students from harmful laws and policies
Honesty for Mahoning Valley Education wants to activate communities to help stop ‘efforts to dismantle public education’
One year later, 988 still doesn’t have a hotline for LGBTQ+ youth
Congress granted funds to restore this critical service months ago. But it may not be back until the end of 2026.
Depositions from Ohio teacher’s lawsuit against district shed light on how ‘Hate Has No Home Here’ poster was targeted
Ohio school board president’s hunt for LGBTQ+ 'ideology' possibly began with a tip from a pastor convicted of sex crimes involving minors
Book bans, censorship and funding fears challenge Ohio public school librarians
Proposed legislation to filter the reading choices students can make has brought concern, and budget reductions make some worry about the future of public school librarians as a mainstay in schools.
Ohio LGBTQ+ orgs respond to Supreme Court upholding state bans against trans athletes
TransOhio: 'One of the most significant setbacks for transgender rights in modern history’
Audio This News is So Gay (6/17/26): Unpacking LGBTQ+ Youth Challenges and Threats to Queer Media Representation
Featuring: Sam Donndelinger (Uncloseted Media) and Darian Aaron (GLAAD).
