Legal / Courts
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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 -
Stanford pitches county on $4.7B housing, transit benefit
But local officials are concerned the college is using the plan, which would add needed infrastructure to the strained region, to obtain more lenient oversight.
By Hallie Busta • June 26, 2019 -
U of California System to strengthen admissions after bribery scandal
An internal audit recommends the 10-campus system implement stronger verification tools and enhance monitoring of student-athletes.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 25, 2019 -
Michigan State launches independent Larry Nassar investigation
The move comes three years after the sports doctor was arrested and amid criticism over an earlier review whose findings were not released.
By Hallie Busta • June 24, 2019 -
Michigan's voting rights initiative highlights a push to engage campuses
The state's move to resolve a student-led lawsuit comes as more advocacy groups are urging colleges to promote student voting.
By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • June 13, 2019 -
How might charges against Parkland SRO impact future safety planning?
Experts reiterate resource officers should employ a holistic, community-based policing approach — though some are concerned charges against Scot Peterson could result in more hardened approaches.
By Naaz Modan • June 07, 2019 -
New bill takes aim at tax breaks for college donors
The legislation would require institutions receiving federal funds to implement policies asserting that donations don't influence admissions.
By James Paterson • June 07, 2019 -
Ohio bill would penalize schools if parents aren't notified of absences within an hour
Following a 2017 incident in which a Cleveland teen was abducted and murdered on her way to school, the state is pondering legislation to strengthen the “Alianna Alert,” which took effect in April.
By Amelia Harper • June 07, 2019 -
Chinese government warns students about 'risks' of attending US colleges
Higher ed leaders are concerned broad political statements by both countries are leading to policies that threaten a vital supply of international students.
By Hallie Busta , James Paterson • June 04, 2019 -
Federal labor board to set 'standard' for student worker unions
The proposed rule is expected to make it harder for student employees to unionize and deviates from the longstanding process of adjudication.
By James Paterson • May 28, 2019 -
Ed Dept to implement Obama-era equity rules in IDEA policy
Two months after losing a court battle over the issue, the department is telling states to follow the original 2016 regulations.
By Amelia Harper • May 23, 2019 -
Report: Ohio State officials knew of sports doctor's sexual abuse
An independent review found a physician abused at least 177 male students, and that personnel aware of it "failed to investigate or act meaningfully."
By Hallie Busta • May 20, 2019 -
Anti-affirmative action group sues U of Texas at Austin — again
Several measures have emerged as alternatives to race-conscious admissions as pressure builds to end the practice, but experts question their effectiveness.
By Hallie Busta • May 20, 2019 -
Group calls out 'potential biases' from HBCUs' primary accreditor
A new paper from the United Negro College Fund contends the accrediting process lacks transparency and may be biased against HBCUs.
By James Paterson • May 13, 2019 -
School-based legal clinic addresses needs of Los Angeles immigrant families
A school-university partnership between UCLA and LAUSD represents a growing effort to bring legal services into schools.
By Linda Jacobson • May 10, 2019 -
Tenure cuts could trigger sanctions for Vermont Law School
An industry investigation finds fault with how the institution restructured to avoid a projected budget deficit stemming from enrollment declines.
By James Paterson • May 09, 2019 -
UNC Charlotte pledges security review after campus shooting
The growing threat of gun violence has colleges examining ways to prevent such incidents as well as to prepare students, staff and faculty members.
By James Paterson • May 06, 2019 -
Ex-Penn State President Spanier avoids jail over child endangerment — for now
The news comes as several college leaders are in the spotlight for allegedly covering up or not taking action on known cases of sexual abuse on campus.
By James Paterson • May 02, 2019 -
Deep DiveAs laws relax, colleges bring cannabis into the curriculum
From business and cultivation to law and public health, demand for education in the growing field is prompting traditional institutions to find ways to teach it.
By Hallie Busta • May 01, 2019 -
Deep DiveSudden death: Can the most damaging kind of for-profit closure be prevented?
Three major systems failing abruptly in four months is a sign the sector’s troubles aren't over and its oversight mechanisms may not be working.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 24, 2019 -
More wealthy communities seceding from school districts
Nonprofit EdBuild reports that 27 communities across 13 states have tried seceding from their districts in the past two years, with 11 succeeding, raising concerns about socioeconomic segregation as a result.
By Jessica Campisi • April 17, 2019 -
Report: Higher ed corruption is a global problem
From bribery to political interference with governance, no part of the world, including the U.S., is free of misconduct and threats to academic freedom.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 08, 2019 -
Do donations influence college admissions?
The Varsity Blues scandal has renewed debate about donations and the college admissions process, but do big-ticket gifts really buy slots?
By Ben Unglesbee • April 02, 2019
