New federal protections based on gender identity took effect on Thursday, but courts have blocked them across 26 states and hundreds of campuses. Meanwhile, at the state level, bathroom bills abound.
Debra Byrd is a sportswriter and educator with a passion for technology. She writes about sports, education, and tech for In Happier News, and she's always looking for new ways to improve the student experience.
She spends her free time writing, playing sports, and reading about the latest tech trends. She also loves traveling—especially when it involves visiting a new city or country with her husband, who is also a writer!