DC Student Defense

Your college years are an exciting time but can be one met with adversity, especially for students who identify as transgender or nonbinary. Unfortunately, discrimination based on gender identity still occurs in schools across the country.…

Navigating higher education as a student with disabilities can present unique challenges. From accessing classrooms to facing unfair treatment, students with disabilities often encounter obstacles that affect their educational experience. Title IX is a federal law…

Navigating college can be a rewarding yet challenging experience, especially when facing the potential of discrimination based on your sexual orientation. In an ideal world, educational institutions would offer safe spaces for all students, regardless of…

Research and surveys consistently show that cheating is widespread and harms the credibility of academic qualifications, student success, and the quality of the educational environment.  Allegations of academic misconduct are serious situations that threaten not only…

There is a common misconception that Title IX strictly applies to an individual's sex.  In reality, Title IX is also applicable to those with disabilities. In fact, many argue that Title IX affects those with disabilities…

Allegations of sexual assault and discrimination at colleges and universities and their subsequent mishandling of said allegations have become a large part of the nationwide #MeToo discussion.  At the center of the conversations are the regulations…