Sexual Harassment & Abuse
Read more about how schools respond to unwelcome sexual comments, gestures, or actions
Equity & Diversity
#MeTooK12 Seeks to Spotlight Problem of Sexual Assault in Schools
After months of discussion of workplace sexual assault and harassment, organizers hope the #MeTooK12 campaign will shine a spotlight on sexual violence in public schools.
Equity & Diversity
Consent, Contraception, and LGBT Issues: Sex Ed. Bills States Considered in 2017
There were a total of 64 sex education bills proposed in 27 states and Puerto Rico during 2017 legislative sessions.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
Are Schools Responsible for Teaching Boys to Respect Girls?
There isn't a teacher in America who has been able to avoid what happens on CNN or Fox News--children bring their families' values into the classroom. And the easiest path for educators is to reproduce the cultural norms of the communities where they teach. But maybe these past few days represent a sea change in national thinking about gender inequality.
Teaching Profession
Sexual Harassment in Schools: We Want to Hear Your Stories
To better understand the nature of workplace sexual harassment in schools, Education Week is seeking stories from our readers.
School & District Management
When It Comes to Sexual Harassment, Schools Are Not Immune
The cascade of sexual harassment and assault allegations against high-profile men in politics and entertainment has raised concerns across industries, including in education.
Teaching Profession
Educators, Have You Experienced or Witnessed Sexual Harassment or Assault in the Workplace?
As women across industries share their stories of sexual harassment in the workplace, Education Week is reporting on the problem in K-12 schools.
School Climate & Safety
Opinion
Schools Can Help Prevent More #MeToo Stories
Schools should teach students self-defense and empowerment strategies to decrease sexual violence, writes nonprofit founder Lee Paiva.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Responding to and Preventing Sexual Violence Must Be Higher Priority for K-12, Experts Tell Lawmakers
While there's been a spotlight on sexual violence on college campuses in recent years, sexual assault and harassment are also problems in elementary and secondary schools, a panel of experts told a congressional task force on sexual violence.
School & District Management
DeVos Gives Schools Options on Handling of Sexual Assault
The education secretary said higher ed. and K-12 officials need clarity around how to protect due process rights of those who are accused of sexual assault.
Student Well-Being & Movement
News in Brief
Minn. Board Says It's Not Required to Report Teachers' Sexual Misconduct
The board that has authority over teaching licenses in Minnesota says it's not legally obligated to report allegations of teachers' sexual misconduct or inappropriate behavior to law enforcement.
Student Well-Being & Movement
DeVos Kills Obama-Era Guidance on Title IX and Sexual Assault
The U.S. Department of Education withdrew Obama-era guidance on Title IX and sexual assault Friday, and it released interim guidance it plans to leave in place while it seeks public input to inform a new policy.
Student Well-Being & Movement
DeVos' Actions on Title IX and Sexual Assault Could Affect K-12 Schools, Too
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced Thursday plans to revise Obama-era civil rights guidance on Title IX and sexual assault, a move that could affect elementary and secondary schools.
School Climate & Safety
Evolution of Sexting Tests School Leaders, Students
New technologies and a shifting legal landscape challenge school administrators grappling with student sexting incidents.
School Climate & Safety
For Principals, Student Sexting a Speeding 'Freight Train,' Full of Peril
For school leaders, sexting means worries about cellphone searches, bullying prevention, child pornography laws, and difficult conversations.