/sexual-harassment-abuse Sexual Harassment & Abuse en-US 2021 (c) 91Ö±²¥ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:01:00 GMT /technology/why-schools-need-to-wake-up-to-the-threat-of-ai-deepfakes-and-bullying/2024/12 Schools are underprepared to deal with a deluge of AI-created videos that harm the reputations of students and educators. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:01:00 GMT /technology/why-schools-need-to-wake-up-to-the-threat-of-ai-deepfakes-and-bullying/2024/12 /policy-politics/whats-in-the-lawsuit-that-alleges-linda-mcmahon-failed-to-protect-children/2024/12 The lawsuit filed by former World Wrestling Entertainment workers alleges a culture of acceptance of sexual misconduct. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 06:01:00 GMT /policy-politics/whats-in-the-lawsuit-that-alleges-linda-mcmahon-failed-to-protect-children/2024/12 /policy-politics/nex-benedicts-district-was-indifferent-to-students-civil-rights-feds-find/2024/11 Federal officials found an Oklahoma district responded inconsistently to sexual-harassment claims. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:00:44 GMT /policy-politics/nex-benedicts-district-was-indifferent-to-students-civil-rights-feds-find/2024/11 /leadership/students-are-sharing-sexually-explicit-deepfakes-are-schools-prepared/2024/09 A report from the Center for Democracy & Technology explores tech-powered sexual harassment in schools. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/students-are-sharing-sexually-explicit-deepfakes-are-schools-prepared/2024/09 /leadership/online-sexual-exploitation-is-a-growing-threat-to-kids-what-schools-can-do/2024/08 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas talks about new resources to help schools tackle the problem. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/online-sexual-exploitation-is-a-growing-threat-to-kids-what-schools-can-do/2024/08 /policy-politics/student-says-snapchat-enabled-teachers-abuse-supreme-court-wont-hear-his-case/2024/07 The high court, over a dissent by two justices, decline to review the scope of Section 230 liability protection for social media platforms. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:47:07 GMT /policy-politics/student-says-snapchat-enabled-teachers-abuse-supreme-court-wont-hear-his-case/2024/07 /technology/what-a-proposed-ban-on-ai-assisted-deep-fakes-would-mean-for-cyberbullying/2024/01 Students who create AI-generated, intimate images of their classmates would be breaking federal law, if a new bill is enacted. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:42:04 GMT /technology/what-a-proposed-ban-on-ai-assisted-deep-fakes-would-mean-for-cyberbullying/2024/01 /policy-politics/how-a-parents-rights-law-halted-a-child-abuse-prevention-program/2023/12 State laws that have passed as part of the parents' rights movement have caused confusion and uncertainty over what schools can teach. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:39:45 GMT /policy-politics/how-a-parents-rights-law-halted-a-child-abuse-prevention-program/2023/12 /leadership/educating-teens-about-healthy-relationships-3-best-practices/2023/05 Teens often don't even recognize when they're in an abusive relationship. Fri, 12 May 2023 18:42:43 GMT /leadership/educating-teens-about-healthy-relationships-3-best-practices/2023/05 /leadership/does-your-state-require-education-on-teen-dating-violence/2023/05 School is a logical place for students to learn about healthy relationships, but state requirements for that kind of education vary widely. Thu, 11 May 2023 18:12:27 GMT /leadership/does-your-state-require-education-on-teen-dating-violence/2023/05 /leadership/teen-dating-violence-has-lifelong-consequences-heres-how-schools-can-help/2023/05 Schools are uniquely poised to help students understand healthy relationship behavior and the signs of abuse. Tue, 09 May 2023 20:09:41 GMT /leadership/teen-dating-violence-has-lifelong-consequences-heres-how-schools-can-help/2023/05 /leadership/more-districts-are-paying-big-to-resolve-sexual-misconduct-claims/2023/02 A new report says schools and colleges had to pay out 69 damage awards and settlements of $1 million or more last year. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:35:40 GMT /leadership/more-districts-are-paying-big-to-resolve-sexual-misconduct-claims/2023/02 /leadership/how-a-virginia-district-failed-at-every-juncture-to-prevent-sexual-assault/2022/12 The grand jury’s devastating report is a must-read for district superintendents on how systems fall apart. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 22:02:59 GMT /leadership/how-a-virginia-district-failed-at-every-juncture-to-prevent-sexual-assault/2022/12 /policy-politics/supreme-court-wont-take-up-cases-seen-as-expanding-schools-liability-for-sexual-harassment/2022/11 The court rejected appeals from a school district and university about when educational institutions may be sued for sexual harassment. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:14:37 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-wont-take-up-cases-seen-as-expanding-schools-liability-for-sexual-harassment/2022/11 /leadership/proposed-federal-rules-on-title-ix-draw-flood-of-public-comments/2022/09 The Education Department received more than 200,000 comments on proposed changes to Title IX sex discrimination regulations. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 19:07:15 GMT /leadership/proposed-federal-rules-on-title-ix-draw-flood-of-public-comments/2022/09 /leadership/opinion-how-to-challenge-normative-gender-culture-to-support-all-students/2022/07 Teachers can play key roles in helping support LGBTQ and other students facing gender discrimination. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:00:51 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-to-challenge-normative-gender-culture-to-support-all-students/2022/07 /leadership/proposed-title-ix-overhaul-key-questions-on-whats-next/2022/06 The U.S. Department of Education's proposed rules covering sex discrimination in education enter the public comment process. Fri, 24 Jun 2022 22:30:43 GMT /leadership/proposed-title-ix-overhaul-key-questions-on-whats-next/2022/06 /leadership/lgbtq-students-would-get-explicit-protection-under-title-ix-proposals/2022/06 But the U.S. Department of Education did not include transgender participation in sports in the latest version of revised Title IX regulations. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:09:09 GMT /leadership/lgbtq-students-would-get-explicit-protection-under-title-ix-proposals/2022/06 /policy-politics/how-liable-are-school-districts-for-student-on-student-sexual-harassment/2022/05 The outcome of two federal lawsuits brought against the Nashville school district may answer that. Fri, 20 May 2022 20:25:18 GMT /policy-politics/how-liable-are-school-districts-for-student-on-student-sexual-harassment/2022/05 /leadership/why-misusing-groomer-as-a-political-smear-is-especially-dangerous/2022/04 The term, used in connection with child sexual abuse, is being intentionally misappropriated in fights over teaching and curriculum. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:09:15 GMT /leadership/why-misusing-groomer-as-a-political-smear-is-especially-dangerous/2022/04 /leadership/opinion-schools-must-heal-survivors-of-sexual-assault-not-retraumatize-them/2022/03 Schools must do more to address sexual violence against their students, writes an education lawyer. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:51:09 GMT /leadership/opinion-schools-must-heal-survivors-of-sexual-assault-not-retraumatize-them/2022/03 /policy-politics/in-reversal-feds-seek-to-revive-devos-era-questions-about-sexual-misconduct-by-educators/2021/12 The Education Department's decision follows backlash from former education Secretary Betsy DeVos and other conservatives. Tue, 14 Dec 2021 22:31:51 GMT /policy-politics/in-reversal-feds-seek-to-revive-devos-era-questions-about-sexual-misconduct-by-educators/2021/12 /policy-politics/high-court-justice-rejects-students-bid-to-block-removal-over-sexual-harassment-claim/2021/09 Justice Elena Kagan denied a California student's effort to return to school after his 'emergency' suspension under Title IX regulations. Tue, 07 Sep 2021 20:42:25 GMT /policy-politics/high-court-justice-rejects-students-bid-to-block-removal-over-sexual-harassment-claim/2021/09 /policy-politics/biden-team-schools-can-go-beyond-trump-rules-in-response-to-alleged-sexual-misconduct/2021/07 The Education Department's guidance, released July 20, states that Title IX rules from 2020 lay out "minimum steps" for educators. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:32:17 GMT /policy-politics/biden-team-schools-can-go-beyond-trump-rules-in-response-to-alleged-sexual-misconduct/2021/07 /policy-politics/biden-orders-review-of-trump-era-rule-on-responding-to-sexual-assault-in-schools/2021/03 Critics said the Trump-era rule on how schools should respond to reports of sexual assault and harassment weakened protections for accusers. Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:43:27 GMT /policy-politics/biden-orders-review-of-trump-era-rule-on-responding-to-sexual-assault-in-schools/2021/03 /leadership/briefly-stated-stories-you-may-have-missed/2020/10 A collection of stories from the previous week that you may have missed. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:31:11 GMT /leadership/briefly-stated-stories-you-may-have-missed/2020/10 /leadership/federal-civil-rights-data-finds-rise-in-reported-sexual-assaults/2020/10 The finding comes from the Civil Rights Data Collection, a comprehensive look at academic and disciplinary practices in schools nationwide. Thu, 15 Oct 2020 22:17:00 GMT /leadership/federal-civil-rights-data-finds-rise-in-reported-sexual-assaults/2020/10 /policy-politics/court-pick-ruled-on-campus-sex-assault-other-education-issues-as-appeals-judge/2020/09 U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett has ruled on due process and Title IX issues in campus sex assaults, qualified immunity, private schools, and other issues. Sat, 26 Sep 2020 21:07:10 GMT /policy-politics/court-pick-ruled-on-campus-sex-assault-other-education-issues-as-appeals-judge/2020/09 /leadership/aclu-sues-devos-over-title-ix-rules-on-sexual-assault-harassment-investigations/2020/05 The ACLU sued to block parts of new rules that govern how K-12 schools, colleges, and universities must respond to reports of sexual assault and harassment under Title IX. Thu, 14 May 2020 21:17:08 GMT /leadership/aclu-sues-devos-over-title-ix-rules-on-sexual-assault-harassment-investigations/2020/05 /leadership/briefly-stated-stories-you-may-have-missed/2019/10 Here's a quick breakdown of high-profile news stories you may have missed during the week. Tue, 22 Oct 2019 23:54:12 GMT /leadership/briefly-stated-stories-you-may-have-missed/2019/10