Public school board backs privacy for students in gay-straight alliances

Edmonton public school trustees voted Tuesday to back the education minister’s impending legislation to assure privacy for students who join gay-straight alliances (GSAs).
The motion, introduced by board vice-chairwoman Bridget Stirling and approved 8-1, also pledges Edmonton Public Schools staff will not refer LGBTQ students to so-called “conversion therapy” that aims to change their gender identity or sexual orientation. The board also agreed to write welcome letters of suppo