Transgender students and their inclusion in our classrooms is a growing problem that has been very difficult to solve. At the same time, the aspect of harassment against transgender students has become an even greater factor in our education system. For the purposes of this article, I chose to explore how bullying has affected the lives of transgender students. In doing so, it is imperative to define exactly what harassment consists of. I will also provide various information on the individuals who are participating in this harassment as well as details on potential locations where this may be occurring. One of the growing forms of harassment widely reported in the media is cyberbullying. After reviewing all of this information, the next goal is to identify what methods (if any) our schools use to prevent transgender harassment. Finally, I will explain how all of these aspects have a permanent effect on the lives of transgender students and their academic performance. To begin, by definition, bullying is any aggressive, unwanted behavior in school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. (). Given this definition, it is important for individuals to understand that bullying does not have to be a physical act. Bullying can also include verbal threats made by one person against another person or even go as far as ostracizing a person from a group. It is also essential that individuals understand the different roles that bullying entails. Just because someone is not considered “the bully” or a “bullied victim” does not mean they are not actively participating in the harassment of transgender students. For example, if someone ...... middle of paper ...... id, they have already received counseling about the effects of bullying. ()In addition to this, various policies are in place that strictly prohibit discrimination of any person based on their sexual orientation. These policies are important because they make acts such as harassment punishable by law, ultimately protecting transgender students. For example, you have the “hate crime” law which protects individuals from being victimized because of their race, religion, gender identity, etc. It was not until 2009 that this hate crime law was extended to the transgender community. Although steady progress has been made in protecting transgender students, there is still a long way to go. Recent studies have shown that only about 13 states have laws prohibiting discrimination against individuals based on their gender identity.In conclusion,