/discrimination Discrimination en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:36:44 GMT /policy-politics/court-battles-and-presidential-election-have-big-implications-for-title-ix-regulation/2024/10 A federal appeals court heard arguments about whether some provisions of the Title IX regulation should be allowed to go into wider effect. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:36:44 GMT /policy-politics/court-battles-and-presidential-election-have-big-implications-for-title-ix-regulation/2024/10 /policy-politics/top-affirmative-action-foe-has-new-target-scholarships-for-aspiring-minority-teachers/2024/10 The legal activist behind the U.S. Supreme Court college admissions decision has now sued over an Illinois minority scholarship program. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:40:36 GMT /policy-politics/top-affirmative-action-foe-has-new-target-scholarships-for-aspiring-minority-teachers/2024/10 /policy-politics/court-revives-asian-american-groups-challenge-to-new-york-city-selective-admissions/2024/09 New York's program has sought to increase representation of Black and Latino students in its selective high schools. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 22:15:55 GMT /policy-politics/court-revives-asian-american-groups-challenge-to-new-york-city-selective-admissions/2024/09 /policy-politics/supreme-court-leaves-bidens-title-ix-rule-fully-blocked-in-26-states/2024/08 The court's action effectively leaves in place broad injunctions blocking the entire regulation in 26 states and at schools in other states. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:11:09 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-leaves-bidens-title-ix-rule-fully-blocked-in-26-states/2024/08 /policy-politics/two-appeals-courts-wont-block-injunctions-against-bidens-title-ix-rule/2024/07 As the Aug. 1 date approaches for the broad new regulation to take effect, courts have blocked it in much of the country. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:21:40 GMT /policy-politics/two-appeals-courts-wont-block-injunctions-against-bidens-title-ix-rule/2024/07 /policy-politics/which-states-have-sued-to-stop-bidens-title-ix-rule/2024/07 A summary of all the lawsuits challenging the Biden administration's Title IX rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:18:20 GMT /policy-politics/which-states-have-sued-to-stop-bidens-title-ix-rule/2024/07 /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-is-now-blocked-in-14-states/2024/07 A judge in Kansas issued the third injunction against the Biden administration's rule granting protections to LGBTQ+ students. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:09:49 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-is-now-blocked-in-14-states/2024/07 /leadership/why-this-k-12-leader-was-incredulous-when-congress-asked-him-to-testify/2024/07 New York City schools Chancellor David Banks' blunt take on appearing before Congress and leading schools in divisive times. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:33:35 GMT /leadership/why-this-k-12-leader-was-incredulous-when-congress-asked-him-to-testify/2024/07 /policy-politics/supreme-court-case-on-transgender-youth-medical-care-may-impact-schools/2024/06 The justices will decide whether a Tennessee law that bars certain treatments for transgender minors violates the equal-protection clause. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:55:53 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-case-on-transgender-youth-medical-care-may-impact-schools/2024/06 /technology/ai-and-equity-explained-a-guide-for-k-12-schools/2024/06 Educators need to be aware that AI technology is only as good as the data it’s been trained on. That data often reflects society's biases. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:40:43 GMT /technology/ai-and-equity-explained-a-guide-for-k-12-schools/2024/06 /policy-politics/jim-crow-era-school-funding-hurt-black-families-for-generations-research-shows/2024/06 Mississippi dramatically underfunded Black schools in the Jim Crow era, with long-lasting effects on Black families. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:40:55 GMT /policy-politics/jim-crow-era-school-funding-hurt-black-families-for-generations-research-shows/2024/06 /policy-politics/title-ix-rule-to-protect-lgbtq-students-temporarily-blocked-in-4-states/2024/06 A federal judge in Louisiana delivered the first legal blow to the Biden administration's interpretation of Title IX. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:58:33 GMT /policy-politics/title-ix-rule-to-protect-lgbtq-students-temporarily-blocked-in-4-states/2024/06 /policy-politics/judge-strikes-down-title-ix-guidance-on-lgbtq-students-heres-why-it-matters/2024/06 In a June 11 ruling, Texas judge said the Education Department has no authority to expand protections under Title IX. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:51:39 GMT /policy-politics/judge-strikes-down-title-ix-guidance-on-lgbtq-students-heres-why-it-matters/2024/06 /policy-politics/what-is-title-ix-schools-sports-and-sex-discrimination/2024/05 Title IX, the law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, is undergoing changes. What it is, how it works, and how it's enforced. Fri, 31 May 2024 18:53:36 GMT /policy-politics/what-is-title-ix-schools-sports-and-sex-discrimination/2024/05 /policy-politics/k-12-leaders-denounce-antisemitism-but-reject-that-its-rampant-in-schools/2024/05 Three school district leaders said they're committed to rooting out antisemitism during a hearing in Congress. Wed, 08 May 2024 21:09:09 GMT /policy-politics/k-12-leaders-denounce-antisemitism-but-reject-that-its-rampant-in-schools/2024/05 /leadership/israel-hamas-war-poses-tough-questions-for-k-12-leaders-too/2024/05 High school students have joined walkouts, while charges of antisemitism in three districts will be the focus of a House hearing this week. Mon, 06 May 2024 22:15:15 GMT /leadership/israel-hamas-war-poses-tough-questions-for-k-12-leaders-too/2024/05 /policy-politics/new-title-ix-rule-could-actually-simplify-some-things-for-districts-lawyers-say/2024/05 School districts could field more harassment complaints, but they can streamline how they handle them, according to legal experts. Wed, 01 May 2024 20:43:50 GMT /policy-politics/new-title-ix-rule-could-actually-simplify-some-things-for-districts-lawyers-say/2024/05 /policy-politics/states-direct-districts-to-defy-new-title-ix-rule-on-transgender-students/2024/04 Some districts could be in a perilous legal squeeze play between their states and the feds. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:48:17 GMT /policy-politics/states-direct-districts-to-defy-new-title-ix-rule-on-transgender-students/2024/04 /policy-politics/new-title-ix-rule-has-explicit-ban-on-discrimination-of-lgbtq-students/2024/04 The new rule, while long awaited, stops short of addressing the thorny issue of transgender athletes' participation in sports. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:19:48 GMT /policy-politics/new-title-ix-rule-has-explicit-ban-on-discrimination-of-lgbtq-students/2024/04 /policy-politics/why-it-will-now-be-easier-for-educators-to-sue-over-job-transfers/2024/04 The case asked whether transferred employees had to show a 'significant' change in job conditions to sue under Title VII. The court said no. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:20:24 GMT /policy-politics/why-it-will-now-be-easier-for-educators-to-sue-over-job-transfers/2024/04 /policy-politics/oklahoma-nonbinary-students-death-shines-a-light-on-families-legal-recourse-for-bullying/2024/03 69´«Ã½ facing bullying and harassment from their peers face legal roadblocks in suing districts, but settlements appear to be on the rise Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:05:01 GMT /policy-politics/oklahoma-nonbinary-students-death-shines-a-light-on-families-legal-recourse-for-bullying/2024/03 /leadership/district-under-federal-investigation-following-death-of-nonbinary-student-nex-benedict/2024/03 A federal investigation into the Owasso, Okla., district follows the death of a nonbinary student last month. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:29:18 GMT /leadership/district-under-federal-investigation-following-death-of-nonbinary-student-nex-benedict/2024/03 /leadership/school-dress-codes-often-target-girls-what-happens-when-male-teachers-have-to-enforce-them/2024/02 Male teachers say the task can put them in a risky and uncomfortable position. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:57:08 GMT /leadership/school-dress-codes-often-target-girls-what-happens-when-male-teachers-have-to-enforce-them/2024/02 /policy-politics/florida-teachers-sue-over-state-law-restricting-their-pronoun-use/2023/12 The teachers seek to overturn the measure, which prohibits them from using gender-neutral honorifics or pronouns that don't match their sex at birth. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 22:11:46 GMT /policy-politics/florida-teachers-sue-over-state-law-restricting-their-pronoun-use/2023/12 /policy-politics/biden-admin-warns-schools-to-protect-students-from-antisemitism-islamophobia/2023/11 The U.S. Department of Education released a "Dear Colleague" letter reminding schools of their obligation to address discrimination. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:49:09 GMT /policy-politics/biden-admin-warns-schools-to-protect-students-from-antisemitism-islamophobia/2023/11 /policy-politics/appeals-court-blocks-district-policy-that-requires-students-to-respect-gender-identity/2023/09 The federal appeals court panel holds that the policy is likely unconstitutionally vague under the First Amendment. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:44:56 GMT /policy-politics/appeals-court-blocks-district-policy-that-requires-students-to-respect-gender-identity/2023/09 /policy-politics/a-flood-of-public-feedback-has-delayed-a-title-ix-change-covering-trans-athletes-again/2023/09 The Biden administration has not taken the final step to adopt long-awaited Title IX changes that would explicitly protect LGBTQ+ students. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:56:06 GMT /policy-politics/a-flood-of-public-feedback-has-delayed-a-title-ix-change-covering-trans-athletes-again/2023/09 /policy-politics/court-upholds-school-resource-officers-use-of-a-taser-on-a-student-with-a-disability/2023/08 A federal appeals panel upheld qualified immunity for the SRO and rejected the student's disability-discrimination and civil rights claims. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 21:42:20 GMT /policy-politics/court-upholds-school-resource-officers-use-of-a-taser-on-a-student-with-a-disability/2023/08 /leadership/opinion-hate-is-taught-the-lesson-for-schools-from-the-racist-jacksonville-killings/2023/08 A slew of anti-Black education policies have helped make Florida a sanctuary state for hate and violence, writes Tyrone C. Howard. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:52:18 GMT /leadership/opinion-hate-is-taught-the-lesson-for-schools-from-the-racist-jacksonville-killings/2023/08 /leadership/how-a-federal-office-investigates-and-resolves-discrimination-complaints-against-schools/2023/08 What is OCR, how do you file a complaint, and what relief can it offer for students or staff whose civil rights may have been violated? Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:49:03 GMT /leadership/how-a-federal-office-investigates-and-resolves-discrimination-complaints-against-schools/2023/08