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How the Supreme Court’s LGBTQ Ruling Impacts Education

By Emma Patti Harris — June 17, 2020 4:11

The Supreme Court issued an important decision on LGBTQ rights in the workplace this week. Here’s how this sweeping decision could affect disputes over issues like bathroom access in schools and transgender athletes that are still boiling in the courts.

Emma Patti Harris is a deputy managing editor for Education Week who oversees visuals and immersive experiences.
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Mark Walsh, Contributing Writer contributed to this video.

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