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WEST CHESTER, PA — A powerful mix of history, reflection, and forward-looking conversation is set to take center stage as The Fund for Women and Girls celebrates a major milestone …
West Chester Event Marks 30 Years of Advocacy for Women and Girls Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Six school districts and institutions will no longer be bound by certain federal civil rights compliance agreements after the U.S. Department of Education rescinded portions of prior …
Education Dept. Lifts Title IX Agreements From Six Schools Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Women are claiming a larger share of leadership in Greater Philadelphia’s corporate landscape, according to the 2025 Women in Leadership Report released by The Forum of Executive …
Philadelphia’s Women Leaders Gain Ground Amid Historic $84 Trillion Wealth Shift Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education announced this week that the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) has entered into a formal resolution agreement to comply with Title IX, following an …
UPenn Reaches Title IX Agreement, Will Restore Records and Apologize to Female Athletes Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched an investigation into the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota …
HHS Investigates Minnesota Education Authorities Over Alleged Title IX Violations Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Fund for Women and Girls is set to hold its annual Inspiring Change Breakfast on Friday, May 9, 2025. Taking place at The Desmond Hotel …
The Fund for Women and Girls to Host Inspiring Change Breakfast Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has escalated its Title IX enforcement actions against the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) by referring the matter to the U.S. …
Federal Action Taken Against Maine for Title IX Noncompliance Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a suspension of federal funding for specific Maine educational programs, citing the state’s noncompliance with Title IX protections. The …
Why the USDA Just Cut Federal Funds to Maine Schools Over Title IX Conflicts Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amid growing concerns over Title IX violations in schools, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the creation of the Title IX …
Federal Government Launches New Team to Expedite Title IX Investigations Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has delivered a final warning to the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) over alleged violations of Title …
Federal Government Issues Final Title IX Warning to Maine Department of Education Read More