Purpose: In 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a highly publicized case brought by a transgender student, G.G., who was denied access to the bathroom that corresponds with his gender identity. Ultimately, the Court never heard this case, but the documents submitted to the Court remain a part of the historical record, worthy of examination beyond their legal value. In this study, we analyze the first person accounts presented in the “friend of the court” (amicus) briefs to better understand the human impact of policies and practices related to transgender student inclusion. Method: This research utilizes legal research methods to bound the study design. We draw from legal storytelling, which originates in law, and narrative inquiry, which can be found in educational research. In doing so, we provide a synthesis of all amicus briefs submitted in the G.G. case that include personal, firsthand accounts, stories, and experiences. Findings: Overall, the personal stories highlight the implications of inclusive and noninclusive policies and practices. Where noninclusive policies were in place, individuals shared experiences of bullying, academic harm, medical concerns, and inconsistencies in implementation. On the other hand, inclusive policies were associated with confidence building and academic engagement, and a benefit to all students. Stories also reveal that common fears such as safety or privacy did not materialize in the experiences of individuals represented in the briefs. Implications: Informed by these stories, we present implications for research, policy, and practice. Stories reveal the importance of leadership, communication, and professional development.

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讲故事、领导力和法律：使用法庭之友摘要了解与跨性别学生包容相关的学区政策和实践的影响

目的：2017 年，美国最高法院同意审理由跨性别学生 GG 提起的一起广为人知的案件，该案件被拒绝进入与其性别认同相符的卫生间。最终，法院从未审理过此案，但提交给法院的文件仍然是历史记录的一部分，值得进行超出其法律价值的审查。在这项研究中，我们分析了“法庭之友”（法庭之友）简报中的第一人称叙述，以更好地了解与跨性别学生包容相关的政策和实践对人类的影响。方法：本研究采用法律研究方法来约束研究设计。我们借鉴了源于法律的法律叙事和教育研究中的叙事探究。在这样做，我们提供了在 GG 案件中提交的所有法庭之友简报的综合，其中包括个人、第一手资料、故事和经历。结果：总体而言，个人故事突出了包容性和非包容性政策和实践的影响。在实施非包容性政策的地方，个人分享了欺凌、学术伤害、医疗问题和实施不一致的经历。另一方面，包容性政策与建立信心和学术参与有关，并使所有学生受益。故事还表明，安全或隐私等常见恐惧并未体现在简报中所代表的个人经历中。启示：通过这些故事，我们提出了对研究、政策和实践的启示。故事揭示了领导力的重要性，