Resources, Data, and Guidance
Department of Education (ED) Policy Statements and Guides
“These facts underscore our ongoing need to safeguard the civil rights guaranteed to all students.”
“[It is] crucial that children’s earliest experiences truly foster – and never harm – their development.”
“Schools must understand their civil rights obligations and strive to ensure fairness and equity for all students.”
“A school is responsible for addressing harassment incidents about which it knows or reasonably should have known.”
“A school is responsible for addressing harassment incidents about which it knows or reasonably should have known.”
“This fact sheet is designed to assist education institutions in establishing a notice of non-discrimination that meets the requirements of [Title VI].”
Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC)
Summary Briefs
The 2013-14 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) is a survey of all public schools and school districts in the United States.
A child’s early education, including preschool and elementary school, sets the foundation for his or her future
success.
Early mastery of algebra is critical to preparing students for subsequent coursework they will need to graduate from
high school to prepare for college and careers.
high school to prepare for college and careers.
The Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) reveals that students of certain racial or ethnic groups and students
with disabilities are disciplined at far higher rates than their peers, beginning in preschool.
with disabilities are disciplined at far higher rates than their peers, beginning in preschool.
Nationwide, 5% of three million teachers (full-time equivalent) are in their first year of teaching.
Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC)
Searchable Database(OCR)
Wide-Ranging Education Data Collected from our Nation’s Public Schools
Harassment and School Climate Assessment Tools
This questionnaire can help determine if racial harassment and discrimination is a problem in your school.
What to do if a student experiences racial harassment* or discrimination at school