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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...
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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...
Patrick Mathis, Co-Founder and Managing Member of Title IX Solutions, recipient of an honorary doctorate from Illinois College

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...
Building Your Title IX Team: Investigators

Building Your Title IX Team: Investigators

In our recent post on Title IX decision-maker training, we talked about how critical it is to have prepared, conflict-free decision-makers in place. But decision-makers must work with the record they’re given, or be forced to return matters for further investigation —...

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Supporting International Students Under Title IX

Supporting International Students Under Title IX

In our recent article, When Students Study Abroad: A Title IX Guide for Higher Ed, we looked at how institutions can manage Title IX obligations when students are learning overseas. This companion piece turns the lens inward—on the international students and scholars...

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Title IX Advisors: Why Timing and Expertise Matter

Title IX Advisors: Why Timing and Expertise Matter

This article is part of our Building Your Title IX Team series, which explores the critical roles that ensure a fair, compliant, and defensible Title IX process. In this installment, Susanna Murphy, J.D., examines the advisor role in the Title IX process and why...

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Building Your Title IX Team: Investigators

Building Your Title IX Team: Investigators

In our recent post on Title IX decision-maker training, we talked about how critical it is to have prepared, conflict-free decision-makers in place. But decision-makers must work with the record they’re given, or be forced to return matters for further investigation —...

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Breaking Down Barriers to Title IX Reporting

Breaking Down Barriers to Title IX Reporting

Reporting misconduct remains one of the toughest challenges for Title IX offices. Even as professionals work tirelessly to create safer, more supportive environments, many students, faculty, and staff hesitate to come forward. Understanding and addressing Title IX...

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When Students Study Abroad: A Title IX Guide for Higher Ed

When Students Study Abroad: A Title IX Guide for Higher Ed

Studying abroad opens doors for cultural and academic growth—but also introduces heightened risks. Female students may be up to five times more likely to be sexually assaulted while studying abroad compared to when they are on campus. For Title IX teams, we must ask...

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