The Pregnant Scholar
@pregnantscholar.bsky.social
Info for pregnant college students, student parents, and those who support them. The Pregnant Scholar is the national legal resource center on the rights of pregnant and parenting students; an initiative of @worklifelaw.bsky.social
www.PregnantScholar.org
www.PregnantScholar.org
Huge news!!
A bill to incorporate the 2024 Title IX Regulations on supporting pregnant and postpartum students into state law was just introduced in CA!
#AB1098 is likely the nation's first--we hope to see more states join in this effort soon!
A bill to incorporate the 2024 Title IX Regulations on supporting pregnant and postpartum students into state law was just introduced in CA!
#AB1098 is likely the nation's first--we hope to see more states join in this effort soon!
February 22, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Huge news!!
A bill to incorporate the 2024 Title IX Regulations on supporting pregnant and postpartum students into state law was just introduced in CA!
#AB1098 is likely the nation's first--we hope to see more states join in this effort soon!
A bill to incorporate the 2024 Title IX Regulations on supporting pregnant and postpartum students into state law was just introduced in CA!
#AB1098 is likely the nation's first--we hope to see more states join in this effort soon!
Grateful that @urbaninstitute.bsky.social has some data on their website!
Check it out: educationdata.urban.org/data-explorer
Check it out: educationdata.urban.org/data-explorer
February 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Grateful that @urbaninstitute.bsky.social has some data on their website!
Check it out: educationdata.urban.org/data-explorer
Check it out: educationdata.urban.org/data-explorer
The Nat'l Center for Education Statistics' data tools are now offline.
We've lost critical info on how many students are in higher-ed, their demographics, and how they are faring.
**No data = no accountability**
Restore our public data, now!
We've lost critical info on how many students are in higher-ed, their demographics, and how they are faring.
**No data = no accountability**
Restore our public data, now!
February 11, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The Nat'l Center for Education Statistics' data tools are now offline.
We've lost critical info on how many students are in higher-ed, their demographics, and how they are faring.
**No data = no accountability**
Restore our public data, now!
We've lost critical info on how many students are in higher-ed, their demographics, and how they are faring.
**No data = no accountability**
Restore our public data, now!
Shout out to all the women in science out there!
We're perpetually in awe of all you do--and always here to support you through any challenges relating to pregnancy and parenting during your studies.
#IDWGS #WomenInSTEM
We're perpetually in awe of all you do--and always here to support you through any challenges relating to pregnancy and parenting during your studies.
#IDWGS #WomenInSTEM
Today we celebrate the 10th annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science, highlighting the crucial contributions of women in scientific research. AWIS proudly advocates for safe, inclusive environments so more brilliant, determined women can succeed in STEM fields. #IDWGS #WomenInSTEM
February 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Shout out to all the women in science out there!
We're perpetually in awe of all you do--and always here to support you through any challenges relating to pregnancy and parenting during your studies.
#IDWGS #WomenInSTEM
We're perpetually in awe of all you do--and always here to support you through any challenges relating to pregnancy and parenting during your studies.
#IDWGS #WomenInSTEM
It is impossible to explain just how devastating this would be to students and to higher education as a whole.
www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
At Least 10 Student Loan And Federal Aid Programs Run By The Department Of Education May Be Cut
Republicans are looking to cut or eliminate nearly a dozen student loan and federal aid programs administered by the Department of Education. Here are the details.
www.forbes.com
February 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
It is impossible to explain just how devastating this would be to students and to higher education as a whole.
www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
The Title IX regulations are a "floor" of minimum protections schools must provide--not a ceiling.
Educational insitutions can (and should!) keep supporting their pregnant and postpartum students and informing them of their rights.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Educational insitutions can (and should!) keep supporting their pregnant and postpartum students and informing them of their rights.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Cuny graduate school rolls back pregnant students’ protections after Trump letter
Move comes amid Trump’s overturn of Title IX guidance, limiting schools’ liability in sexual misconduct cases
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The Title IX regulations are a "floor" of minimum protections schools must provide--not a ceiling.
Educational insitutions can (and should!) keep supporting their pregnant and postpartum students and informing them of their rights.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Educational insitutions can (and should!) keep supporting their pregnant and postpartum students and informing them of their rights.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Reposted by The Pregnant Scholar
We're living through a very stressful time and it may feel hard to know what protections you have under this new administration.
If you have questions about your legal rights at work and school, contact our free legal helpline at 415-703-8276 or hotline@worklifelaw.org.
If you have questions about your legal rights at work and school, contact our free legal helpline at 415-703-8276 or hotline@worklifelaw.org.
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January 29, 2025 at 9:39 PM
We're living through a very stressful time and it may feel hard to know what protections you have under this new administration.
If you have questions about your legal rights at work and school, contact our free legal helpline at 415-703-8276 or hotline@worklifelaw.org.
If you have questions about your legal rights at work and school, contact our free legal helpline at 415-703-8276 or hotline@worklifelaw.org.
Today the Department of Education confirmed that it is enforcing the 2020 Title IX Rule.
We're working as fast as we can to update resources, will post here when they go live next week.
We're working as fast as we can to update resources, will post here when they go live next week.
January 31, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Today the Department of Education confirmed that it is enforcing the 2020 Title IX Rule.
We're working as fast as we can to update resources, will post here when they go live next week.
We're working as fast as we can to update resources, will post here when they go live next week.
Standing in solidarity with everyone impacted by the federal funding freeze.
January 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Standing in solidarity with everyone impacted by the federal funding freeze.
The new excutive orders to dismantle DEI efforts in higher education and STEM are devastating.
While we plan for the fight ahead remember that supporting student parents is an effective and legal way for colleges to promote diversity and equity in higher ed.
edtrust.org/blog/student...
While we plan for the fight ahead remember that supporting student parents is an effective and legal way for colleges to promote diversity and equity in higher ed.
edtrust.org/blog/student...
Centering Student-Parents Can Help Foster Student Diversity
Supporting student-parents would be an effective way for colleges to counter bans on affirmative action and DEI and promote diversity in higher ed.
edtrust.org
January 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The new excutive orders to dismantle DEI efforts in higher education and STEM are devastating.
While we plan for the fight ahead remember that supporting student parents is an effective and legal way for colleges to promote diversity and equity in higher ed.
edtrust.org/blog/student...
While we plan for the fight ahead remember that supporting student parents is an effective and legal way for colleges to promote diversity and equity in higher ed.
edtrust.org/blog/student...