Author Archives: Kathleen McGivney

The Federal Government’s Role in Ending Exclusionary Discipline, by Jessi Dixon

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Kathleen McGivney

The federal government has an essential role in protecting students of color. School discipline policies and procedures have an adverse impact on the educational outcomes of students. According to a 2018 report from the Center for Promise, harsh school discipline … Continue reading →

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Protecting White Children: The Moral Panic About Critical Race Theory by Zulay Valencia Diaz

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Kathleen McGivney

Are innocent white children being made to feel guilty for the sins of people long gone? Worse yet, are students being indoctrinated with anti-American rhetoric by the institutions to which their learning has been entrusted? Many conservatives certainly seem to … Continue reading →

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Current Enrollment Required? Examining the Scope of Title IX’s Private Right of Action by Maddie Xilas

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Kathleen McGivney

What affiliation with a university, if any, must complainants and/or respondents possess to ensure that plaintiffs have standing to hold universities accountable for deliberate indifference under Title IX? This threshold inquiry, one that is critically important to resolving preliminary questions … Continue reading →

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The Mahanoy Decision and a Lost Opportunity for a Clear Ruling on Cyberbullying by Isabella Winkler

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Kathleen McGivney

Any former high school student remembers the drama of varsity athletics, whether you were an athlete or not. Filling the limited spots on the varsity team meant feelings were hurt, hearts broken, and dreams crushed. Brandi Levy, the underage plaintiff … Continue reading →

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Don’t Say Gay Bills are Disastrous for Teachers & Students by Aaron Dean

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Kathleen McGivney

Elementary school student Kellan’s family looks a little different from the average family living in Sarasota, Florida and he’s used to fielding invasive questions from his classmates. Kellan has two dads, a concept that can be puzzling for the curious … Continue reading →

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Critical Race Theory and Higher Education’s Newest Battle Over Tenure and Academic Freedom by Elizabeth Becker

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Kathleen McGivney

Since January of 2021, state legislatures have proposed over 100 bills limiting teaching in classrooms. These topics include race, American history, gender identity, sexual orientation, politics, and Critical Race Theory (understanding the social constructs of race and the systemic barriers … Continue reading →

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