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politics24 days ago

Texas A&M lecturer sues after termination tied to gender-identity discussion

A Texas A&M senior English lecturer sues the university in federal court, alleging her firing last year over a classroom video about a student’s objection to a gender-identity lesson violated her First Amendment free-speech rights and due process. The university says the firing was upheld despite independent reviews finding no cause, and it will vigorously defend the suit. The case unfolds as Texas A&M moves to end its women’s and gender studies program and state policies tighten limits on classroom discussions of gender and race.

Texas A&M professor sues over firing tied to gender-identity lesson
higher-education24 days ago

Texas A&M professor sues over firing tied to gender-identity lesson

Former Texas A&M lecturer Melissa McCoul filed a federal lawsuit alleging her firing over a gender-identity lesson violated her First Amendment free-speech rights and due-process protections, and that state officials pressured for termination; she seeks reinstatement, back pay and punitive damages, as the university has moved to restrict contentious course content.

OCR Opens 18 Title IX Probes Over Gender-Identity Sports Policies
education1 month ago

OCR Opens 18 Title IX Probes Over Gender-Identity Sports Policies

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has launched 18 Title IX investigations across 10 states into policies that allegedly permit sports participation based on gender identity, targeting a range of K‑12 and higher-ed entities; the actions come as the Supreme Court weighs the future scope of Title IX.

Texas A&M Declines to Reinstate Lecturer Over Gender Lesson
education2 months ago

Texas A&M Declines to Reinstate Lecturer Over Gender Lesson

Texas A&M University will not reinstate a lecturer fired after a viral video about gender identity, despite a faculty panel's finding that her dismissal was unjustified. The university system upheld her termination, citing 'good cause,' amid ongoing debates over academic freedom and curriculum restrictions related to gender and sexuality topics.

Bristol University Faces Legal Action Over Disrupted Gender Lecture
education2 months ago

Bristol University Faces Legal Action Over Disrupted Gender Lecture

Prof Alice Sullivan threatened legal action against the University of Bristol after her talk on gender data collection was disrupted by protests, raising concerns about free speech and university responsibilities amid new legislation. The university maintains it upheld free speech and took necessary safety measures, while Sullivan's lawyers allege restrictions and influence from LGBTQ+ staff complaints.