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Title IX Training: Requirements and Best Practices
January is often a natural pause point for Title IX coordinators and campus leaders in higher education—a moment to reflect on the prior year and consider what’s ahead. Training is one of the most visible and scrutinized components of a Title IX program. It is also...
What the Department of Education’s New K-12 Title IX Initiative Means for Schools
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...
Supreme Court Upholds State Laws on Transgender Athletes
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 women's teams based...
Title IX Hearings: A Guide to Hearing Facilitation
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...
Patrick Mathis Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Illinois College
Patrick Mathis, Co-Founder and Managing Member of Title IX Solutions, was awarded an honorary doctorate by Illinois College during its 192nd Commencement ceremony on May 3, 2026. Mathis was recognized for his 20 years of service on the Illinois College Board of...
Prioritizing Title IX: Educating Institutional Leaders
This article was reviewed by Susanna Murphy, J.D., Lead Investigator and Advisor, Title IX Solutions Board members and senior-level administrators play a central role in deciding how Title IX is resourced and supported on campus. Budgets for staffing, training, and...
Complex Title IX Investigations: Guidance for Investigators
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,...