Media Commentary

Articles and news coverage in which Jackie has been quoted or cited as an expert on Title IX, ed civil rights compliance, and education law.

Houston Chronicle

September 2026

HISD drops race, income from gifted student criteria in federal push against DEI

Raleigh News & Observer

Aug. 21, 2026

How the DOJ says Duke Law discriminated, and why some experts aren't convinced

Raleigh News & Observer

Aug. 18, 2026

Why App State took 11 years to act on professor's sexual misconduct allegations

K-12 Dive

Aug. 13, 2026

With disparate impact out, what's next for systemic discrimination cases?

Education Week

July 27, 2026

Ed. Dept. Shifts Civil Rights to the Justice Dept.: What It Means for Schools

The Harvard Crimson

Mar. 23, 2026

Justice Department's Case Against Harvard Rests on Shaky Ground, Experts Say

EdSource

Mar. 9, 2026

Cal State sues U.S. Department of Education over transgender athlete at San José State

Education Week

Feb. 3, 2026

Ed. Dept. Paid Civil Rights Staffers Up to $38 Million as It Tried to Lay Them Off

The Atlantic

January 2026

The Unlikely Battleground in the Fight Over Campus Antisemitism

The State News

Oct. 1, 2025

Gutted Dept. of Ed maintains radio silence on MSU civil rights probes

CBS News Chicago

Sept. 1, 2025

Parents of Illinois boy with autism worry U.S. Department of Education cuts will impact school investigation

K-12 Dive

July 7, 2025

Trump's OCR steps up pace for dismissing complaints

The New York Times

May 30, 2025

Under Trump, a Native American Mascot Debate Is Turned Upside Down

The 74

May 16, 2025

Nonprofit Wants to Take on Civil Rights Cases Trump's Education Department Left Behind

Education Week

Apr. 16, 2025

Inside Trump's Full-Force Approach to Ban Trans Athletes and DEI in Schools

Maine Morning Star

Apr. 11, 2025

Maine, Trump administration 'at an impasse' after state refuses to comply with trans athlete policy

K-12 Dive

Apr. 8, 2025

The Education Department's approach to civil rights enforcement is changing. Here's how.

Maine Morning Star

Apr. 1, 2025

Title IX case against Maine schools headed to U.S. Department of Justice

The 74

Mar. 20, 2025

'See You in Court': Schools Face Whiplash in Trump Push Against Trans Athletes

K-12 Dive

Mar. 13, 2025

Trump administration silent on Muslim students' civil rights

Education Week

Mar. 11, 2025

Trump Axed $400M in Funds for Columbia. Could a School District Be Next?

K-12 Dive

Mar. 10, 2025

Trump's Education Department changes could lead to systemic 'chaos'

Maine Morning Star

Mar. 7, 2025

Maine was found guilty of violating Title IX. What does that mean, and what happens next?

K-12 Dive

Mar. 3, 2025

Trump administration clarifies stance on DEI in schools

The 74

Mar. 3, 2025

After Outcry, Education Department Walks Back Diversity Guidance

Augusta Free Press

Feb. 21, 2025

Education lawyer calls Trump's order to remove DEI 'regulation by intimidation'

USA Today

Feb. 20, 2025

Trump administration warns schools to end DEI programs or risk losing federal funding

The National Desk

Feb. 20, 2025

Superintendents association points to 'legal guidance' after Trump admin's DEI warning

The Wall Street Journal

Feb. 6, 2025

A Denver High School Let a Trans Student Use the Girls' Locker Room. Now It's Under Federal Investigation.

The 74

Jan. 22, 2025

9 education storylines to watch as Trump returns to the White House

K-12 Dive

Aug. 1, 2024

Title IX rule blocked in more than half of states — just as it takes effect

K-12 Dive

July 26, 2024

Confused, upset, exhausted: Frustrations mount over Title IX rule rollout

K-12 Dive

July 24, 2024

5 things to know before Title IX rule's Aug. 1 implementation date

K-12 Dive

July 17, 2024

Activist organizations seek to block Title IX rule in over 400 schools nationwide

Education Week

May 1, 2024

New Title IX Rule Could Actually Simplify Some Things for Districts, Lawyers Say

K-12 Dive

Apr. 6, 2022

As Ed Dept weighs Title IX changes, pressure mounts from growing state anti-LGBTQ measures

National Review

Oct. 20, 2021

The Return of Catherine Lhamon Is Another Biden Betrayal

Reason

Nov. 11, 2020

Joe Biden Has Vowed To Undo Betsy DeVos's Title IX Reforms. Can He?

K-12 Dive

Sept. 8, 2020

Ed Dept decision on trans student-athletes could have broader implications

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