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Campus Sexual Assault Policy Changes Not Widely Known

A survey found a general lack of public knowledge about new federal regulations on campus sexual assault policies.
Opinion

Amy Cooper Works in Your Academic Department

Many faculty of color work with people operating outside the lines of fair disagreements, yet colleges too frequently are more than willing to simply ignore the situation, argues Anthony Rodriguez.

Perception Gaps for Higher Ed

Americans are generally positive about the value of higher education, but a new survey finds more skepticism among Black and Latino respondents.

A Push for Equitable Assessment

COVID-19 and nationwide antiracism protests have intensified conversations about inequity in higher education. One research group hopes to use the moment to promote more inclusive ways to validate learning.

Mathematicians Urge Ending Work With Police

Over 1,500 mathematicians have signed a letter urging the community to stop working with police.

Call for Doubling Pell, Forgiving Debt

John King Jr., a former education secretary, calls for debt forgiveness and doubling Pell Grants during hearing on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers worry pandemic will worsen educational disparities.
Opinion

Refusing Even to Decide?

Both last week's NLRB decision and a case before the Supreme Court, writes Patrick Hornbeck, focus on one query: What kind of questions can courts constitutionally ask about faculty at religiously affiliated educational institutions?

When Free Speech and Racist Speech Collide

The First Amendment is important, but it's not recommended as college officials' first response when students engage in racist and offensive speech.