Sexual Harassment & Abuse
Read more about how schools respond to unwelcome sexual comments, gestures, or actions
Federal
Nex Benedict's District Was 'Indifferent to 69´«Ã½' Civil Rights,' Feds Find
Federal officials found an Oklahoma district responded inconsistently to sexual-harassment claims.
Student Well-Being
69´«Ã½ Are Sharing Sexually Explicit ‘Deepfakes.' Are 69´«Ã½ Prepared?
A report from the Center for Democracy & Technology explores tech-powered sexual harassment in schools.
Student Well-Being
Online Sexual Exploitation Is a Growing Threat to Kids. What 69´«Ã½ Can Do
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas talks about new resources to help schools tackle the problem.
Law & Courts
Student Says Snapchat Enabled Teacher's Abuse. Supreme Court Won't Hear His Case
The high court, over a dissent by two justices, decline to review the scope of Section 230 liability protection for social media platforms.
Artificial Intelligence
What a Proposed Ban on AI-Assisted ‘Deep Fakes’ Would Mean for Cyberbullying
69´«Ã½ who create AI-generated, intimate images of their classmates would be breaking federal law, if a new bill is enacted.
States
How a Parents' Rights Law Halted a Child Abuse Prevention Program
State laws that have passed as part of the parents' rights movement have caused confusion and uncertainty over what schools can teach.
Student Well-Being
Educating Teens About Healthy Relationships: 3 Best Practices
Teens often don't even recognize when they're in an abusive relationship.
Student Well-Being
Interactive
Map: Does Your State Require Education on Teen Dating Violence?
School is a logical place for students to learn about healthy relationships, but state requirements for that kind of education vary widely.
Student Well-Being
Teen Dating Violence Has Lifelong Consequences. Here's How 69´«Ã½ Can Help
69´«Ã½ are uniquely poised to help students understand healthy relationship behavior and the signs of abuse.
Budget & Finance
More Districts Are Paying Big to Resolve Sexual Misconduct Claims
A new report says schools and colleges had to pay out 69 damage awards and settlements of $1 million or more last year.
School Climate & Safety
How a Virginia District ‘Failed at Every Juncture’ to Prevent Sexual Assault
The grand jury’s devastating report is a must-read for district superintendents on how systems fall apart.
Law & Courts
Supreme Court Won't Take Up Cases Seen as Expanding 69´«Ã½' Liability for Sexual Harassment
The court rejected appeals from a school district and university about when educational institutions may be sued for sexual harassment.
Equity & Diversity
Proposed Federal Rules on Title IX Draw Flood of Public Comments
The Education Department received more than 200,000 comments on proposed changes to Title IX sex discrimination regulations.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
How to Challenge Normative Gender Culture to Support All 69´«Ã½
Teachers can play key roles in helping support LGBTQ and other students facing gender discrimination.