2015年11月2日星期一

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Yahoo! News: Education News


U.S. orders girls' locker room access for transgender Illinois student

Posted: 02 Nov 2015 03:29 PM PST

The U.S. government on Monday found that a Chicago suburban high school district discriminated against a transgender student and gave the school a month to provide full access to girls' locker rooms or lose federal funding. After an investigation stemming from a 2013 complaint by the ACLU, and months of negotiations, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights found Township High School District 211 was violating federal non-discrimination rules. The case is seen as clarifying federal rules on locker-room access at a time of expanding awareness of transgender issues.

3 Ways to Capitalize on College Fairs to Distinguish Your Application

Posted: 02 Nov 2015 06:00 AM PST

College fairs, whatever their size and wherever they may be held, are excellent opportunities for high school juniors and seniors to learn more about potential colleges and universities. While the institutions that attend college fairs see them as a chance to advertise themselves and have conversations with potential applicants, many high school students do not fully grasp how to best use college fairs to ensure they stand out from the crowd and improve their college applications come admissions season. Ask targeted questions: The chance to speak with representatives from various schools and begin formulating opinions on what institutions might be best for you is one of the key benefits of attending college fairs.

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