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U.S. Department of Education investigating school districts’ handling of sexual misconduct claims

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The U.S. Department of Education announced new federal civil rights investigations into districts across the nation over handling of sexual misconduct claims against school staff members.

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  1. Chalk Beat

    U.S. Department of Education investigating school districts’ handling of sexual misconduct claims (opens Chalk Beat)

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    The U.S. Department of Education announced new federal civil rights investigations into districts across the nation over handling of sexual misconduct claims against school staff members.

  2. New York Times

    Education Dept. Is Investigating Sexual Misconduct in N.Y.C. Schools (opens New York Times)

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    The civil rights investigation was the latest salvo by the Trump administration against the largest school system in the country.

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