Legal / Courts
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UVA lawsuit raises question of what counts as hazing
The group says officials erred by finding its studying requirement constituted hazing, but the college contends there were more serious infractions.
By James Paterson • Feb. 06, 2019
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Report: Michigan State violated Clery Act over Nassar, other crime reporting
A highly critical report from the Ed Department takes issue with how the university identifies and trains people to report crimes and security concerns.
By James Paterson • Feb. 04, 2019
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How far should educators go to help students?
An Indiana superintendent is facing felony charges after she allegedly took a student to a health clinic and claimed he was her son.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 29, 2019
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Supreme Court rejects one school prayer case, but suggests it's open to hearing others
Justice Samuel A. Alito wrote that the choice not to hear the case of a high school football coach fired for praying at the 50-yard line doesn’t mean the court agrees with the firing.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 24, 2019
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Provosts take a hard line on sexual harassment, workforce development
In a survey, many said sexual harassment has been tolerated for "far too long," and they expressed concerns over the shift from the liberal arts.
By James Paterson • Jan. 24, 2019
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Massachusetts to monitor struggling private colleges
The Board of Higher Education will add oversight amid continued closures and consolidation among the state's small private colleges.
By James Paterson • Jan. 23, 2019
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Dartmouth denies officials ignored sexual misconduct complaints
In its response to a $70 million lawsuit, the college said it "moved expeditiously" to investigate students' allegations of sexual misconduct.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 18, 2019
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Don't overlook special ed students in college, career readiness planning
A special ed professor says these learners may need more support post-graduation, and internships and early college coursework can help them transition.
By Shawna De La Rosa
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Appeals court rules U of Southern California's sexual misconduct investigations unfair
A court said the university must give students who face severe penalties the opportunity to question their accusers and other witnesses during a hearing.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 11, 2019
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Temple pays $5.5M to settle lawsuit over U.S. News ranking inflation
Students claimed the college inflated scores of a business school program in order to nab a higher spot on the publication's popular ranking.
By James Paterson • Jan. 08, 2019
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Career Education settles 5-year lawsuit over marketing practices
The for-profit operator agreed not to collect on nearly $500 million owed by students following allegations it used misleading recruiting tactics.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 04, 2019
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More than 60 colleges back lawsuit against 'unlawful presence' policy
They argue the policy creates uncertainty and makes it easier for international students to inadvertently lose status and be barred from the U.S.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 03, 2019
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Justice Dept. backs conservative group in U of Iowa lawsuit
The agency contended the university isn't protecting students' First Amendment rights and vowed to crack down on other colleges.
By James Paterson • Jan. 03, 2019
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Special counsel: MSU stonewalling Nassar investigation
A damning report from the attorney general's office found the university is unnecessarily complicating the probe, despite pledges to fully cooperate.
By James Paterson • Jan. 02, 2019
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Our best K-12 stories of 2018
The year's top stories reflect ongoing interest in new and innovative approaches to education.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 27, 2018
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Supreme Court decision could limit Ed Dept.'s power to regulate Title IX
The case concerns legal doctrine that gives federal agencies more power over interpreting their own regulations when they've been deemed vague.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 19, 2018
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Boston Public Schools sued for alleged difficult work environment, gender-based pay differences
Multiple women who work in the school system's central offices filed two lawsuits in late November.
By Jessica Campisi • Dec. 06, 2018
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Harvard looks to dismiss lawsuit over single-gender club policy
The college says the policy is gender-neutral and therefore does not violate Title IX bans on gender-based discrimination, which Greek groups allege.
By Ben Unglesbee • UPDATED: Feb. 11, 2019 at 8:53 a.m.
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Judge approves $600M settlement for ITT students
The settlement affects about 750,000 of the for-profit college's former students, who said ITT mischaracterized loans as grants.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 29, 2018
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Ed Department's civil rights office revises complaint policy
The latest version of its case processing manual reverses a previous multi-complaint restriction and emphasizes First Amendment rights.
By James Paterson • Nov. 26, 2018
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Professor sues U of California System to detect whether it illegally uses race in admissions
He wants to know if it reintroduced preferential treatment for minorities due to pressure over enrollment rates following a state affirmative action ban.
By James Paterson • Nov. 16, 2018
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Lawsuit reveals 'Animal House' culture in Dartmouth department
Seven women allege the Ivy League institution mishandled their complaints of sexual misconduct and discrimination by tenured professors.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 16, 2018
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New chair of University System of Maryland's board starts with an apology
Its flagship campus is dealing with the fallout of an investigation prompted by a football player's death that revealed dysfunction in its athletic department.
By James Paterson • Nov. 09, 2018
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Badge system fuels school bus safety, efficiency efforts
The system, which can track when a student gets on or off a bus, was piloted at two dozen Houston schools in October and has since expanded district-wide.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 09, 2018
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Another student group suspended for hazing — this time, it's the band
Studies show hazing among marching band members such as that alleged at Bowie State University is underreported and not uncommon.
By James Paterson • Nov. 08, 2018