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Title IX bars discrimination against LGBTQ+ students

Title IX protects students from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Department of Education says

Critical race theory sparks nationwide pro-and-con protests

Parents, teachers and others rallied across the country this weekend, for and against the teaching of critical race theory in K-12 schools.

28 states reveal American Rescue education spending plans

ARP-funded initiatives support the safe reopening of schools and aim to reverse underlying inequities faced by students who have been disproportionately impacted by COVID.

Educators plan to rally Saturday against race theory legislation

Recent legislative pushes on critical race theory prompt those in K-12 to take Pledge to Teach the Truth.

5 keys to empowering peer-to-peer student support programs

With the pandemic and issues of racism increasing students' need for support, young people are turning to each other augment services provided by schools.

5 questions about teaching critical race theory as bans spread

CRT opponents who advocate "colorblind education" in treating all students equally regardless of their ethnicity neglect the deeper impacts of race, expert says.

Not all schools join wave of districts dropping mask rules

Heatwaves in the Northeast and elsewhere have allowed students to remove masks this week as more and more districts make face coverings optional this summer and fall. 

Office for Civil Rights details COVID’s 3 big equity impacts

Department of Education urges action on learning loss and achievement gaps, access to learning resources and opportunities, and English learner participation.

Fairness in girls’ sports dominates Title IX hearings

Public asks whether Title IX has truly expanded athletic opportunities for girls and whether it can solve controversies over transgender athletes in high school sports?

An effective IEP requires sharp elbows

The law requires children with special needs receive special attention. Parents must demand it.

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