Lax enforcement of Title IX in campus sexual assault cases

By Kristin Jones

Feeble watchdog leaves students at risk, critics say

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights":

"… nsatisfied with the school’s response, Dunn hoped to find an ally in the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. The office, referred to as OCR, enforces Title IX, a federal law req …"

NYPD school police citations draw criticism

By Susan Ferriss

In New York City, the NYPD is under fire for the rate at which officers issue citations.

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights":

"… for disturbing-the-peace offenses, including scuffles at school. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is scrutinizing those citations in the Los Angeles Unified School District …"

L.A. school police, district agree to rethink court citations of students

By Susan Ferriss

L.A.'s school police and district react to reports of thousands of tickets issued to Latino and black middle-school students.

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights":

"… qual police involvement in school life. After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, the Los Angeles district agreed last year to take steps to reduce the dis …"

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Los Angeles school police still ticketing thousands of young students

By Susan Ferriss

School police still citing thousands of kids for minor violations

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights":

"… e only recently been required to disclose ticket and arrest numbers to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, which is trying to measure the extent of student referrals to police and …"

Activists want guidelines for L.A. school police

By Susan Ferriss

Activists want parameters as city police, post-Newtown, sent to check in on Los Angeles grammar schools

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights":

"… tions data over the last year has confirmed these concerns, judges say.The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is monitoring Los Angeles Unified’s agreement with the department to cha …"