Districts Struggle to Address Emerging Issues With LGBT Students
For this group of students, schools appear to have issues needing tending to that go far beyond harassment and bullying. Read Full Post >
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March 20, 2013
February 04, 2013
Bullying of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Young People Drops Over Time
Harassment dropped sharply as students who identified themselves as lesbian, gay, or bisexual progressed from middle school to adulthood. Read Full Post >
January 15, 2013
Ohio School Community at Center of Controversy Threatened by Cyber Attacks
A number of digital threats made in a small Ohio community following a high-profile rape investigation illustrate the complicated nature of school cyber security in the 21st century. Read Full Post >
December 03, 2012
N.C. Law Makes Cyberbullying Against Educators a Criminal Offense
The penalty for harassing teachers is now a $1,000 fine or 60 days in jail, a move that has prompted backlash by civil rights groups. Read Full Post >
June 28, 2012
Harassment is Not a LOL Matter
This article originally appeared in the May/June/July 2012 American Association of School Personnel Administrators Best Practices Magazine, "Legal Issues Within HR: Keeping Yourself Up To Date". Reprinted with permission. In today's high-tech world, it is easier than ever for people to stay connect... Read Full Post >
April 20, 2012
What Does Case Law Say About Harassment and Bullying?
I have gotten several questions lately about harassment and bullying in the workplace. Some think of bullying and harassment as synonymous, but there are actually some key differences. Actions are considered "harassment" when they call out an individual's protected class. More specifically, the U.... Read Full Post >
July 15, 2011
Court Tosses Texas Cheerleader's 'Petty' Suit
A federal appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit by a Texas mother who challenged her daughter's failure to make the high school cheerleading squad amid alleged harassment by a member of the squad. Read Full Post >
October 25, 2010
Anti-Gay Bullying May Violate Civil Rights, Ed. Dept. Warns
Certain types of harassment rooted in sexual orientation or religious differences may be a federal civil rights violation, the U.S. Department of Education says. Read Full Post >
September 25, 2009
Tackling Bullying Based on Sexual Identity
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender middle school students report significant taunting and physical harassment, a report says, while schools are slow to respond to the issue. Read Full Post >
