Memphis-Shelby County Schools violated Title IX by not adequately responding to complaints of sexual harassment and assault of students over a three-year period, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights announced.
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Then again, no one can be sure, since the law prioritizes confidentiality.
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In a flurry of activity, the board also ended its Campus Schools contract with the University of Memphis.
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Critics say Lee’s education platform promotes segregation and inequality.
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