school

India

school

politics + activism

How a Trans-Inclusive Manual for School Teachers Turned Controversial in India

The backlash that ensued after a trans-inclusive education manual was released demonstrated that post-independence India still reckons with the legacy of British colonialism.

Anmol Arora —

Feb 22, 2022

education

school

society + culture

Don’t Just Change Single-Sex Schools, End Them

As school season begins once again, what young people deserve at the very least is an end to single-sex schools. 

Jenni Holtz —

Aug 28, 2020

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Roundtables

school

One Pen to Rule Them All: Our Favorite School Supplies

Raise your hand if you will buy all the school supplies whether or not you’re actually in school at the moment.

Yvonne —

Sep 6, 2018

bad behavior

religion

issues

How to Behave at Boarding School

“Boarding school teaches self-possession repeatedly and thoroughly, because it teaches you how to be in control when you’ve made every effort to be out of it.”

cm —

Sep 6, 2018

college

feminism

school

20 Titles of Gay Papers I Want to Write One Day

“Three Kids, Two Femmes, a Butch and a Cat: Visions of Queer Domesticity”

Ari —

Jun 27, 2017

college

education

school

Apply to the Point Foundation’s Funding for LGBTQ Undergrad and Grad Students, Open til January 30th!

If you’re gonna be enrolled in a degree-granting undergraduate or graduate program come the Fall of 2017, this scholarship is for you.

A.E. Osworth —

Jan 17, 2017

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Nerd Culture

geekery

Relevant To Your Interests: Back-to-School Shopping for Grownup Nerds

Get into school, y’all, it is almost time! Here’s a back to school shopping guide for the nerdiest among us.

A.E. Osworth —

Aug 23, 2016

advice

college

school

All of the Ultimate Back-To-School Advice for College-Bound Queers

There is literally no incorrect way to do college and Autostraddle staff are the proof.

Maddie —

Aug 27, 2015

Daily Fix

high school

politics + activism

GLSEN Report Shows It’s Finally Getting Better in Schools For LGBT Youth

“High school and middle school are hard enough as it is. To think about the additional barriers facing these students is pretty heartbreaking, and we all need to stand up…

Adrian —

Oct 22, 2014

Daily Fix

education

politics + activism

New Jersey School District Accommodates Trans Teen After Their Initial Awfulness

After insisting Rachel would have to attend school “as a boy,” Middletown Township Public Schools is now working to accommodate the middle schooler, who began transitioning this summer.

Adrian —

Aug 19, 2014

Daily Fix

education

politics + activism

Here’s How NYC Public Schools Plan To Better Support Their Trans* Students

With 1.1 million students, NYC is the largest public school system in the country, and has a lot of influence setting standards for how other big school systems and states…

Maddie —

Mar 14, 2014

crime

Daily Fix

politics + activism

BREAKING: Ravi Found Guilty For Most Of The Shit He Did To Tyler Clementi

Dharun Ravi was found guilty on 15 different counts in a New Jersey court today, including being guilty of committing a hate crime against Tyler Clementi but not against his…

Riese —

Mar 16, 2012