Since its ratification in 1965, the ESEA and its reauthorizations have shaped educational policy and funding in the US. However, while the ESEA has been positioned as a fundamental system of educational governance to ensure quality in the nation's education system, it has been criticized for inconsistent support of diversity and the promotion of…

Background: Peer sexual harassment is a significant social problem with consequences for both students and schools. Four out of 5 students report experiencing sexual harassment. These experiences have been linked to poor psychological health and academic withdrawal. Recognizing the seriousness of sexual harassment in schools, Supreme Court rulings…

Coeducational physical education classes are improving social relationships between the sexes, although some activities are still thought inappropriate for coeducational participation, teachers continue to have different expectations for boys and girls, and the emphasis on fitness is declining as social recreation is stressed. Offers guiding…

Discusses a recent court decision bearing on Title IX's application to interscholastic or intercollegiate athletics. (WD)

George W. Bush entered the White House determined to change federal education policy. In his first year as the president, Bush forged a bipartisan consensus around the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), which he signed into law on January 8, 2002. For the first time, states receiving federal K-12 education funding would be required to hold districts…

Describes renewed debate on the educational benefits of single-sex schools prompted by proposed changes in Title IX to make it easier to establish single-sex schools. (PKP)

Describes programs for pregnant and parenting teens at high schools in California and Colorado, explaining how the programs were envisioned, developed, and implemented. Presents the stories of some of the students who have attended the programs. Two sidebars present a list of resources and information on Title IX of the Education Act of 1972. (SM)

Reviews different interpretations of the Supreme Court's recent ruling concerning Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. For related articles, see pages 21 and 23 in the same issue. (WD)

Describes the process for hearing complaints filed under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. For related articles, see pages 21 and 22 in the same issue. (WD)

Discusses the benefits of sex equity programs, sex equity legislation, and what Wisconsin is doing to achieve sex equity. Includes a list of resources. (JOW)

Summarizes findings from a survey of about 400 school districts across the country to determine how Title IX is affecting their high school programs. (Author/MLF)

Discusses 2001 U.S. Supreme Court decision in "Gonzaga University v. Doe" wherein the Court held that because Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) does not create federal privacy rights, students and parents cannot sue educational institutions under Section 1983 seeking damages for FERPA violations. Nevertheless, educational…

Guidelines for principals to measure their own efforts to comply with Title IX guidelines and to provide sex equity for all students and employees. (Author/MLF)

Response towards coeducational physical education has been varied due to individual teacher perceptions and administrative support. Many programs may fail due to the dysfunctional nature of change in schools. The use of ability grouping and administrative commitment is suggested as a means of improving sex-integrated physical education. (DF)

When Congress decided that Title IX applied to sports, the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) was required to develop regulations for enforcing equality in athletic programs. HEW's guidelines, the federal government's enforcement of the guidelines, and the impact of Title IX on women's athletics are discussed. (SR)