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Tag: National Women’s Law Center
Women
Women’s Rights Organizations Push for an Office of Gender Equity at the Education Department
Women’s rights organizations are making a renewed push for an Office of Gender Equity in the U.S. Department of Education under President Joe Biden.
January 29, 2021
Latest News
New Guidelines Aim to Break Down Racial and Gender Disparities in Education for Young Girls of Color
The Education Trust and the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) released a guide recommending initiatives to create safer learning environments for young females of color.
August 26, 2020
Home
New Department of Education Sexual Assault Investigation Rules Spark Controversy
The Department of Education on Wednesday issued much-awaited final regulations on how campuses must investigate sexual assault allegations, a development that generated criticism for its timing and content.
May 6, 2020
COVID-19
Officials and Advocates Seek to Halt Title IX Rule Changes Amid COVID-19 Disruptions
Three Senators joined 18 state attorneys general and a leading academic association to urge the Department of Education and the Office of Management and Budget to suspend changes to Title IX rules on dating violence, domestic abuse and stalking. Citing the closures of schools and colleges around the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic and […]
April 6, 2020
News Roundup
Alabama Women Suing For Equal Pay Lack State Protection
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Amy Heatherly believes she would have been paid at least $50,000 more to do her job over the past five years if she had been a man. As the only female human resources director overseeing compensation at the University of Alabama’s main campus, Heatherly said she knew for years she was getting […]
April 1, 2018
Students
Women’s Advocates Sue Department of Education Over Title IX Data
The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) sued the Department of Education on Monday in an effort to compel the agency to release data concerning its oversight of sexual harassment and assault complaints on college campuses.
June 13, 2017
Sports
Schools Adjust to New Rules and Regulations in College Sports
New changes in college sports could have significant implications for athletes and gender equity.
April 20, 2015
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