California Teachers Oppose Gender Policies, Seek Legal Relief

Two Southern California teachers, Elizabeth Mirabelli and Lori Ann West, are challenging gender policies from the Escondido Union School District that require them to keep students' gender transitions secret from parents. They argue that these policies undermine parental rights and promote a trend among girls to transition, which they believe is harmful. Meanwhile, female teachers in Islamabad are facing exploitation in private schools, dealing with low salaries, job insecurity, and harassment. The Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority is criticized for neglecting these issues. Additionally, the gender gap in education continues to manifest globally, with girls being steered away from STEM fields in India, reflecting deep-seated stereotypes that hinder their academic and professional opportunities. Lastly, in the U.S., the teaching profession, predominantly female, faces systemic issues such as lower pay and inadequate parental leave, highlighting the need for reform to support educators effectively.