https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/sexual-harassment-abuse Sexual Harassment & Abuse en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:36:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-officially-kills-biden-rule-that-added-lgbtq-protections-to-title-ix/2026/09 The Education Department reinstates 2020 Title IX regulations effectively in place since early 2025. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:36:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-officially-kills-biden-rule-that-added-lgbtq-protections-to-title-ix/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-ed-department-calls-for-a-crackdown-on-teacher-sexual-misconduct/2026/07 The agency released new guidance for schools and launched 20 new probes into school districts. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:42:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-ed-department-calls-for-a-crackdown-on-teacher-sexual-misconduct/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-a-new-law-claims-to-curb-teacher-sexual-misconduct-what-does-it-really-do/2025/08 In one state, teachers now face strict limits on how they can communicate with students outside the classroom. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:27:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-a-new-law-claims-to-curb-teacher-sexual-misconduct-what-does-it-really-do/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trump-cracks-down-against-explicit-ai-images-what-it-means-for-schools/2025/05 A new federal law could give schools more leverage to deal with a growing challenge of sexually explicit AI-generated images and videos. Mon, 19 May 2025 21:31:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trump-cracks-down-against-explicit-ai-images-what-it-means-for-schools/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-schools-can-prepare-for-sexually-explicit-deepfakes-downloadable/2025/03 Three steps administrators should take before a student creates a harmful image with AI. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:52:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-schools-can-prepare-for-sexually-explicit-deepfakes-downloadable/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/more-teens-than-you-think-have-been-deepfake-targets/2025/03 A growing number of teenagers know someone who has been the target of AI-generated pornographic images or videos. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:41:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/more-teens-than-you-think-have-been-deepfake-targets/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/why-schools-need-to-wake-up-to-the-threat-of-ai-deepfakes-and-bullying/2024/12 Schools are underprepared to deal with a deluge of AI-created videos that harm the reputations of students and educators. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/why-schools-need-to-wake-up-to-the-threat-of-ai-deepfakes-and-bullying/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/whats-in-the-lawsuit-that-alleges-linda-mcmahon-failed-to-protect-children/2024/12 The lawsuit filed by former World Wrestling Entertainment workers alleges a culture of acceptance of sexual misconduct. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 06:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/whats-in-the-lawsuit-that-alleges-linda-mcmahon-failed-to-protect-children/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/nex-benedicts-district-was-indifferent-to-students-civil-rights-feds-find/2024/11 Federal officials found an Oklahoma district responded inconsistently to sexual-harassment claims. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:00:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/nex-benedicts-district-was-indifferent-to-students-civil-rights-feds-find/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/students-are-sharing-sexually-explicit-deepfakes-are-schools-prepared/2024/09 A report from the Center for Democracy & Technology explores tech-powered sexual harassment in schools. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/students-are-sharing-sexually-explicit-deepfakes-are-schools-prepared/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/online-sexual-exploitation-is-a-growing-threat-to-kids-what-schools-can-do/2024/08 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas talks about new resources to help schools tackle the problem. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/online-sexual-exploitation-is-a-growing-threat-to-kids-what-schools-can-do/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/student-says-snapchat-enabled-teachers-abuse-supreme-court-wont-hear-his-case/2024/07 The high court, over a dissent by two justices, decline to review the scope of Section 230 liability protection for social media platforms. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:47:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/student-says-snapchat-enabled-teachers-abuse-supreme-court-wont-hear-his-case/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/what-a-proposed-ban-on-ai-assisted-deep-fakes-would-mean-for-cyberbullying/2024/01 Students who create AI-generated, intimate images of their classmates would be breaking federal law, if a new bill is enacted. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:42:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/what-a-proposed-ban-on-ai-assisted-deep-fakes-would-mean-for-cyberbullying/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-a-parents-rights-law-halted-a-child-abuse-prevention-program/2023/12 State laws that have passed as part of the parents' rights movement have caused confusion and uncertainty over what schools can teach. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:39:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-a-parents-rights-law-halted-a-child-abuse-prevention-program/2023/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/educating-teens-about-healthy-relationships-3-best-practices/2023/05 Teens often don't even recognize when they're in an abusive relationship. Fri, 12 May 2023 18:42:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/educating-teens-about-healthy-relationships-3-best-practices/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/does-your-state-require-education-on-teen-dating-violence/2023/05 School is a logical place for students to learn about healthy relationships, but state requirements for that kind of education vary widely. Thu, 11 May 2023 18:12:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/does-your-state-require-education-on-teen-dating-violence/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teen-dating-violence-has-lifelong-consequences-heres-how-schools-can-help/2023/05 Schools are uniquely poised to help students understand healthy relationship behavior and the signs of abuse. Tue, 09 May 2023 20:09:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teen-dating-violence-has-lifelong-consequences-heres-how-schools-can-help/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/more-districts-are-paying-big-to-resolve-sexual-misconduct-claims/2023/02 A new report says schools and colleges had to pay out 69 damage awards and settlements of $1 million or more last year. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:35:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/more-districts-are-paying-big-to-resolve-sexual-misconduct-claims/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-virginia-district-failed-at-every-juncture-to-prevent-sexual-assault/2022/12 The grand jury’s devastating report is a must-read for district superintendents on how systems fall apart. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 22:02:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-virginia-district-failed-at-every-juncture-to-prevent-sexual-assault/2022/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-wont-take-up-cases-seen-as-expanding-schools-liability-for-sexual-harassment/2022/11 The court rejected appeals from a school district and university about when educational institutions may be sued for sexual harassment. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:14:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-wont-take-up-cases-seen-as-expanding-schools-liability-for-sexual-harassment/2022/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/proposed-federal-rules-on-title-ix-draw-flood-of-public-comments/2022/09 The Education Department received more than 200,000 comments on proposed changes to Title IX sex discrimination regulations. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 19:07:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/proposed-federal-rules-on-title-ix-draw-flood-of-public-comments/2022/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-to-challenge-normative-gender-culture-to-support-all-students/2022/07 Teachers can play key roles in helping support LGBTQ and other students facing gender discrimination. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:00:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-to-challenge-normative-gender-culture-to-support-all-students/2022/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/proposed-title-ix-overhaul-key-questions-on-whats-next/2022/06 The U.S. Department of Education's proposed rules covering sex discrimination in education enter the public comment process. Fri, 24 Jun 2022 22:30:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/proposed-title-ix-overhaul-key-questions-on-whats-next/2022/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/lgbtq-students-would-get-explicit-protection-under-title-ix-proposals/2022/06 But the U.S. Department of Education did not include transgender participation in sports in the latest version of revised Title IX regulations. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:09:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/lgbtq-students-would-get-explicit-protection-under-title-ix-proposals/2022/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-liable-are-school-districts-for-student-on-student-sexual-harassment/2022/05 The outcome of two federal lawsuits brought against the Nashville school district may answer that. Fri, 20 May 2022 20:25:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-liable-are-school-districts-for-student-on-student-sexual-harassment/2022/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-misusing-groomer-as-a-political-smear-is-especially-dangerous/2022/04 The term, used in connection with child sexual abuse, is being intentionally misappropriated in fights over teaching and curriculum. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:09:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-misusing-groomer-as-a-political-smear-is-especially-dangerous/2022/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-schools-must-heal-survivors-of-sexual-assault-not-retraumatize-them/2022/03 Schools must do more to address sexual violence against their students, writes an education lawyer. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:51:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-schools-must-heal-survivors-of-sexual-assault-not-retraumatize-them/2022/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/in-reversal-feds-seek-to-revive-devos-era-questions-about-sexual-misconduct-by-educators/2021/12 The Education Department's decision follows backlash from former education Secretary Betsy DeVos and other conservatives. Tue, 14 Dec 2021 22:31:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/in-reversal-feds-seek-to-revive-devos-era-questions-about-sexual-misconduct-by-educators/2021/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/high-court-justice-rejects-students-bid-to-block-removal-over-sexual-harassment-claim/2021/09 Justice Elena Kagan denied a California student's effort to return to school after his 'emergency' suspension under Title IX regulations. Tue, 07 Sep 2021 20:42:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/high-court-justice-rejects-students-bid-to-block-removal-over-sexual-harassment-claim/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/biden-team-schools-can-go-beyond-trump-rules-in-response-to-alleged-sexual-misconduct/2021/07 The Education Department's guidance, released July 20, states that Title IX rules from 2020 lay out "minimum steps" for educators. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:32:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/biden-team-schools-can-go-beyond-trump-rules-in-response-to-alleged-sexual-misconduct/2021/07