New guidance intended to prevent unequal discipline policies in schools on the basis of students’ race. The U.S. Department of Education has issued guidance to help educational institutions…
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Education Department Investigates Allegations of Anti-Semitism at CA Universities
Jewish students have allegedly experienced harassment and intimidation on campus. The Department of Education’s Civil Rights Office is investigating San Jose State University and San Francisco State University…
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DOJ Files Civils Rights Suit Against UCLA for Campus Antisemism Response
Federal lawsuit alleges the university failed to adequately address discrimination affecting Jewish and Israeli students The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division has filed a lawsuit against…
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Education Department Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into Portland Public Schools
The Office of Civil Rights is reviewing allegations that student support initiatives violate Title VI. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened an…
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Education Department Secures Civil Rights Protection Agreements from 31 Colleges and Universities
The higher education institution’s external collaborative partners were described as being “discriminatory organizations.” The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced that resolution agreements (RAs)…
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Education Department Investigates George Mason University’s Hiring Practices
Education Department reviews alleged use of race-based employment policies under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights…
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Education Department Refers Native American Mascot Ban to DOJ Civil Rights Office
New York State is accused of violating Title VI by banning Indigenous-themed mascots while allowing others tied to European heritage The U.S. Department of Education has referred the…
Read MoreEducation Secretary Announces Harvard Not Eligible for New Federal Grants
Under federal law, entities engaged in racial discrimination are not allowed to receive taxpayer dollars. Education Secretary Linda McMahon sent a letter to Harvard this week informing university…
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