by Susanna Murphy, JD, Adrienne Mathis | Sep 10, 2026 | Title IX Guides
The beginning of the academic year often brings new complaints and investigations. This is an important time for Title IX Coordinators to ensure investigators are adequately trained on the investigative steps required under Title IX, best practices, and their...
by Adrienne Mathis, Susanna Murphy, JD | Sep 3, 2026 | Title IX Guides
Clear roles, informed referrals, and ongoing communication can help Confidential Resources foster trust and access without blurring the boundaries that make their role distinct. Title IX Coordinators spend much of their time in the details: reviewing policy,...
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...
