This week I read up on the new education rights that are coming to the surface. Again they were based on the new thoughts coming from DeVos and Trump considering they are the ones making decisions. This coming week the main issue that interested me about the education system in this article Trump administration rolls back protections for transgender students talked about Trump and DeVos revoking the right of transgender students in school systems with their rights of being free in the school. In this article they stated “Revoked federal guidelines specifying that transgender students have the right to use public school restrooms that match their gender identity”(Balingit 1).Trump is not allowing students to feel comfortable in there own learning environment. So this makes me think that this can affect a students education and it’s outcome. As stated in the article as well says “Prohibiting transgender students from using facilities that align with their gender identity violates federal anti-discrimination laws”(Balingit 1). So everything that has been built up to this point with advancing the equalize throughout a school system is getting pushed to the ground. I do not agree when Trump states “schools must ensure that all students, including LGBT students, are able to learn and thrive in a safe environment”(Balingit 1), for the reason that students can act out because they are feeling attacked in someway. DeVos states her opinion when she “echoed that sentiment, saying that this is an issue “best solved at the state and local level. Schools, communities, and families can find — and in many cases have found — solutions that protect all students”(Brown 2), she is trying to protect students. Although how when you are not allowing some students to come out of their comfort zone. I do agree that this is not going to allow all students to feel safe, but I do think that they should come to an agreement and form separate bathroom. I think that could solve many issues forming. We will see over the next week what comes up in education issues.
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