In the final episode of the series, Erin and Giselle get into the “nitty gritty” of staff rights with regard to transgender students in K-12. The discussion centers on recent cases pertaining to staff rights of speech, expression and religion and the importance of considering the right weights when balancing staff rights against student rights.

In episode five, Erin and Giselle venture onto the playing field of student rights when parents are not in alignment, including athletic participation, parent’s rights and what it all means under the newly proposed change to Title IX regulations on students’ eligibility for athletic teams. They tackle the key areas of consideration related to transgender students, rights to know, and participation in school sports.

In the 4th episode, Erin and Giselle wrap up the discussion surrounding significant court decisions from around the country and where the Biden Presidential administration has landed related to transgender students and examining new areas of challenges to student rights.   The discussion includes what recent changes to Title IX and the provisions of Title VII might mean for educators. 

In this episode, Erin and Giselle move to the starboard side of the ship to highlight two cases related to privacy of cisgender students, parents' rights, and recognition of religious beliefs under Title IX and equal protection. The cases were brought by parents of cisgender students, include some well known names, and each showcases the court's steerage of the ship through the changing winds. 

Erin and Giselle take a steadfast review of four interesting cases charting the initial path for school bathroom policies under Title IX and equal protection as they impact transgender students in K-12 schools. The discussion emphasizes how the courts have strived to keep everyone on course as the winds of change continue to blow among different administrations.

In this first episode, Erin and Giselle discuss the importance of understanding the history of laws and executive actions that have shaped the current landscape in K-12 Schools with regard to transgender students. They highlight specific executive actions dating back to 2014 to today and try to help you make sense of how it applies to everyday school life.