By The Numbers
November 4, 2019
Many transgender students struggle to come to school and be themselves without being punished for wearing clothes or using facilities consistent with who they are. Some are even denied opportunities to go on field trips or participate in sports. Here are some statistics from the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network and the National Center for Transgender Equality on the experiences of transgender teens nationwide:
























































![Juniors Tad Lambert and Lily Reiff watch swim footage Jan. 19 in Room 153. Lambert and Reiff were editing their swim recap for Cougar Roundup. “[KUGR] is such a great environment for creativity but also to form amazing friends,” Lambert said. “KUGR has become like a home for me and I feel like I’ve gotten super close with so many other members.”](https://smnw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ejohnson_KUGR_7-900x600.jpg)











