Title IX is a landmark 1972 law that bars discrimination in education programs based on sex. Passed on June 23, 1972, it was a brief 37-word paragraph signed by President Nixon that stated that the federal government would withhold funding to public colleges and...
Year: 2024
What the ‘red zone’ means in Title IX sexual assault cases
Title IX is part of the Educational Amendments of 1972. The language of Title IX protects students from discrimination on the basis of their sex in educational programs. It applies to public schools and also to colleges across the country. Title IX helps ensure that...
How parents’ rights vs. school board debates can impact education
The clash between parents’ rights and school board decisions has become a pressing issue in recent years, sparking intense debates across communities. The crux of this tension is rooted in the concern that because parents are the basic educators of their children,...
