student rights

‘Bloody Indian’ remark prompts New Mexico Supreme Court ruling, clearing way for discrimination lawsuits against schools

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‘Bloody Indian’ remark prompts New Mexico Supreme Court ruling, clearing way for discrimination lawsuits against schools

McKenzie Johnson, a Cibola High School student who is Navajo, speaks at an Albuquerque Public Schools Native American Open Community Forum in 2019 in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP File Photo) In a groundbreaking decision, the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that public schools and universities in the state can be sued for discriminatory conduct. … Read more

Explained: How US students can benefit from the Department of Education’s final Title IX regulations

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Explained: How US students can benefit from the Department of Education’s final Title IX regulations

The US Department of Education recently announced the release of its final regulations under Title IX, which governs the prohibition of sex-based discrimination in federally funded educational programs. Effective from August 1, 2024, these updated regulations significantly strengthen the safeguards for students against gender bias, promote accountability, and enhance protection for those facing harassment or … Read more