by Adrienne Mathis, Susanna Murphy, JD | Jul 17, 2026 | Title IX News
On July 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education announced a new national initiative focused on protecting K-12 students from sexual misconduct by adults in schools. Alongside the announcement, the Department issued a Dear Colleague Letter reminding elementary and...
by Adrienne Mathis, Susanna Murphy, JD | Jul 10, 2026 | Title IX News
On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision upholding laws in Idaho and West Virginia that prohibit transgender girls and women from participating on girls’ and women’s school sports teams. The laws define eligibility for girls’ and...
by Adrienne Mathis, Susanna Murphy, JD | May 15, 2026 | Title IX Guides
This article is Part 2 of our hearings series. In Part 1, Practical Approaches to Scheduling, we covered best practices for setting your hearing date and issuing notice. Here, we focus on Title IX hearing facilitation, from pre-hearing preparation through post-hearing...
by Susanna Murphy, JD | Mar 27, 2026 | Title IX Guides
Title IX investigations rarely unfold in a linear way. Allegations may overlap, and questions may arise about how policy applies as a case develops. New information can also shift what evidence should be gathered over time. As a result, decisions around scope, timing,...
by Susanna Murphy, JD | Dec 2, 2025 | Title IX News
News of potential restructuring within the U.S. Department of Education has raised understandable questions across campuses—particularly regarding the future of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the agency that currently oversees Title IX enforcement and compliance....
