Legal / Courts
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Rhode Island student: 'I don't have civics education'
A lead attorney in the Cook v. Raimondo right-to-education case described Thursday's oral arguments as a lively dialogue before a sharp judge.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 06, 2019 -
Transgender students are 'winning in the courts,' require accommodation
While several lawsuits are pending, lawyers say an "overwhelming" consensus among the lower courts thus far suggests schools must protect transgender and nonbinary students' rights.
By Naaz Modan • Dec. 06, 2019 -
Rhode Island right-to-education lawsuit to be heard in federal court
An attorney for the plaintiffs says the case could have an "electric effect" on public schools if it ultimately makes it to the U.S. Supreme Court.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 04, 2019 -
Supreme Court DACA case: Thousands of educators' livelihoods on the line
With SCOTUS deliberations starting Tuesday on President Donald Trump's rescission of the program, experts say ending DACA could have a "chilling effect" on K-12 students and educators.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 12, 2019 -
Deep DiveDACA students' future hinges on an argument about procedure
Colleges have rallied around the program, whose future was argued before the Supreme Court Tuesday in a legal challenge that could be protracted.
By Daniel C. Vock • Nov. 11, 2019 -
LA Unified joins legal fight against Juul
District leaders say vaping is contributing to student absenteeism and behavior problems as they join others nationwide in suing the e-cigarette company.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 30, 2019 -
5 college Title IX lawsuits to watch
These recent cases stand to change the way colleges adjudicate the controversial federal sex discrimination law.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 29, 2019 -
Civil rights groups threaten to sue U of California if it doesn't drop SAT, ACT
They argue that the tests discriminate against certain student groups. The potential lawsuit comes as more colleges drop the requirement.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 29, 2019 -
Ed Dept pulls back request to cancel $100K fine for loan collection
Later the same day that it asked to halt the fine, the department filed a report with the court that indicated 14,000 more borrowers could have been affected.
By Hallie Busta • UPDATED: Nov. 6, 2019 at 2:23 p.m. -
Civil liberties watchdog FIRE debuts due process, Title IX tracker
The database aims to help attorneys and campus administrators make sense of a complicated area of the law that is increasingly in the spotlight.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 21, 2019 -
Sexual violence persists on elite research campuses, report finds
Results from a new national survey of college students were largely unchanged from 2015, the last time the data was collected.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 17, 2019 -
NEA, National PTA support DACA in Supreme Court case
DACA has positively impacted immigrant students and educators, but its uncertain future leaves many in limbo, supporters contend.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 07, 2019 -
Deep DiveThese lawsuits could change the stakes for higher ed
We're keeping track of high-profile legal cases that have important implications for colleges and universities.
By Natalie Schwartz • UPDATED: Nov. 1, 2019 at 3:44 p.m. -
US attorney: States can't sue feds over lunch program changes
School lunch rules championed by former first lady Michelle Obama have been relaxed, but strict requirements aren't completely eliminated.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 30, 2019 -
Opinion5 ways to protect your institution's academic integrity
Reviewing admissions and enrollment processes, particularly for special admits, can help avoid a crisis, writes one risk-management expert.
By Ashley Deihr • Aug. 26, 2019 -
MIT apologizes for accepting $800K from Jeffrey Epstein, vows to review policies
The announcement comes as more institutions are being held accountable for accepting funding from controversial sources.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 23, 2019 -
Q&AHow colleges can hone their response to 'flashpoints' on campus
We spoke with EAB's Jane Alexander to learn where colleges go wrong when addressing crises at their institutions and what they should do instead.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Emerging teen health dangers spark lawsuits against Juul
School leaders need more information about the dangers of vaping so they can educate students and develop new policies addressing the issue.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 15, 2019 -
Dartmouth settles sexual misconduct case for $14M
The college also agreed to support campus programming designed to identify and reduce the risk of sexual misconduct.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 06, 2019 -
2 students accused of sexual misconduct seek class-action lawsuit against U of California
Legal experts say the complaint could open the floodgates for similar litigation against more colleges' Title IX policies.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 05, 2019 -
Reports of sexual assault at schools on the rise, but the reasons are unclear
Researchers are unsure if the number of actual incidents is increasing or higher awareness from the "#MeToo" movement has led to more reporting.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 02, 2019 -
Report alleges Ed Dept helped prop up failing Dream Center
Lawmakers say the agency was changing its accreditation policy to benefit the struggling operator, but the agency says it was already working on the change.
By Hallie Busta • July 23, 2019 -
Supreme Court to decide DACA's fate
Many colleges have voiced their support for DACA, with some even mounting legal challenges against the Trump administration's efforts to end the program.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 01, 2019 -
Educators praise SCOTUS decision to keep citizenship question off 2020 census
Immigrant advocacy groups also say the ruling is a win for democracy, though it leaves the door open for the question to be presented again.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 28, 2019 -
ISTE 2019: State leaders, board members talk school safety, data privacy laws
More technology solutions and surveillance mean schools must be wary of stringent regulations protecting student data.
By Naaz Modan • June 28, 2019
