Preparing for the New Title IX regulations: What changes are coming?
Title IX is constantly evolving. In May 2020, the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released...
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Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Feb 28, 2023
- 4 min
Disability and Age Application to Title IX
Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in education and requires the prompt, thorough...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Feb 16, 2023
- 6 min
How to Handle and Investigate Concerns, Complaints and Rumors
Upon receipt of a concern, complaint, or rumor, a school district must conduct a timely, comprehensive, and impartial investigation. The...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Jan 30, 2023
- 6 min
How do I protect my district from a civil suit?
Every year, school districts and educational institutions around the country spend hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars on legal...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Jan 23, 2023
- 13 min
Transgender Athlete Laws by State
2022 and 2023 have seen a major shift in the way transgender athletes may compete in sporting events. In some states, there are laws that...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Jan 18, 2023
- 4 min
How to Give Constructive Feedback: Best Practices for Managers
Employees want managers to provide them feedback on how to improve their skills and performance. Feedback is so impactful that it...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Jan 2, 2023
- 7 min
Ensuring Safety and Security: Before and After School Supervision
Schools have a legal responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of their students. This concept dates back to Title IX,...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Dec 15, 2022
- 6 min
What are the Signs of Bullying?
Bullying is an intentional, hurtful behavior that occurs repeatedly over time, typically in the form of physical aggression or verbal...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Nov 28, 2022
- 6 min
Gender Identity, Pronouns, and the National Sex Education Standards
The subject of gender identity and pronouns can be complex. The questions outlined below and more need to be contemplated by school...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Nov 15, 2022
- 7 min
How do I investigate a sexual harassment case in schools?
You are a school district administrator and you just received a complaint about sexual harassment between your students and/or employees....
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Nov 3, 2022
- 4 min
Transgender Athletes: Accommodations and Considerations
As schools strive to create an environment that is inclusive of all students, it is important to consider the needs of transgender...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Oct 11, 2022
- 8 min
What School Administrators Should Know About Transgender Students and Bathrooms
Transgender students are a small and often invisible minority. Most of them want to stay that way so they can avoid being teased or...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Sep 28, 2022
- 5 min
Should Private Schools Worry About Title IX?
What exactly is Title IX? Put simply, it's a law that prohibits sex discrimination under any education program or activity receiving...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Sep 1, 2022
- 3 min
Reducing the Risk of Sexual Harassment and Abuse
This time of year, there is always excitement in the air with the approach of a new school year. As students begin returning to school,...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Jun 23, 2022
- 3 min
Title IX Turns 50
Fifty years ago in 1972 Richard Nixon signed into law Title IX, a federal law to address a void in gender equality and discrimination...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Mar 3, 2022
- 3 min
Employee Appreciation Helps Employee Retention
March 4, is Employee Appreciation Day! While it may seem a little silly that a simple day to say thank you could help your company or...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Feb 25, 2022
- 4 min
The 5 Pillars of Authentic Communication that Improve Teacher Retention
During the pandemic, teachers had to adapt in unprecedented ways - using synchronous and asynchronous instruction, establishing virtual...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
Title IX Lessons Learned
“I should have felt safe at Myers Park High School and I did not.” - former student. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, North...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Nov 18, 2021
- 2 min
Fairness in Record Keeping
One of the many roles of administrators is providing feedback to their staff to promote growth. Job performance feedback works best when...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Aug 19, 2021
- 2 min
Must Have for Back to School: Title IX Compliance!
It’s Back to School Season! Whether you’re already open for students or opening soon, it’s easy in the hustle and bustle of a new school...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Aug 9, 2021
- 3 min
5 Take Aways from OCR Title IX Q&A
On July 20, 2021 the Department of Education released a 67-page guidance for the DeVos-era Title IX rule: Title IX Q&A document. The Q&A...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Jul 20, 2021
- 2 min
OCR RELEASES RESOURCES ON TITLE IX
Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights released a new resource related to Title IX of the Education Amendments...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Jul 15, 2021
- 2 min
Can You Be An Empathetic Manager and Still Enforce Company Policies?
COVID-19 has changed the way a lot of organizations, schools, and companies do business. Employee empathy ratings of their companies and...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
- Jul 13, 2021
- 2 min
Sexual Misconduct Can Happen at Your School: Here’s What to Do About It
It’s easy to believe that sexual harassment, misconduct and abuse can’t happen at your school. Yet, time and again we’ve seen teachers...
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