As Lynch School of Educaition and Human Development students prepare for careers in education, they are also bracing for how Trump-era shakeups could impact their careers and the students they aim to serve.
Profiles
Dougherty Leads the Charge in Bridging Education and Policy
“All of this is a human endeavor—education, public policy, building a pluralistic society—all aimed at benefiting people,” Dougherty said. “The goal is always to serve the greatest number of people in the best possible way, no matter whether you’re in federal service, academia, or an educational institution.”
News, Featured Story, Administration
Attorneys General Sue Over New Title IX Rules, Say Changes Will Intimidate Victims
Attorneys general in 17 states and the District of Columbia sue over new Title IX regulations on sexual assault investigations on college campuses.
News, Off Campus, Featured Story
Proposed Federal Budget Affects Student Loans
The proposals include increased defense spending, homeland security, veterans affairs, and commerce, which are offset with significant cuts across the board, including a 12-percent decrease in education spending—which could greatly affect student borrowers.
Politics, Boston, Metro
Walsh Announces Opposition to Title IX Proposals
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Boston College ’09, announced that he will be issuing a public comment to the U.S. Department of Education to challenge the proposals to change Title IX in a press conference Wednesday afternoon. The proposals aim to redefine how sexual harassment is defined and handled at colleges.
News, Top Story, Administration
Title IX Proposals Prompt Discourse
The Department of Education (DOE) released proposed changes to regulations regarding the implementation of Title IX, specifically focusing on the response of educational institutions receiving Title IX benefits to cases of sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Off Campus, Top Story, News
Fiscal Year 2019 Federal Budget Exceeds Expectations
Various aspects of President Donald Trump’s federal budget mimic the budget requests of his Democratic predecessor.
