Evaluating Title IX Knowledge of Administrators at a Public High School in Southern California
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https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v13i3.7209Keywords:
Title IX, Title IX Coordinator, High School, High School Sports, Gender Equity, Knowledge, Administrator Knowledge, Public School, Sports Equity, School Policy, 9th-12th, 9th-12th Administrators, Public School Administration, Athletic Director, Principal, District Policy, Office of Civil Rights, Educational Amendments, Public High School, Interviews, Athletics, High School Athletics, Girls Sports, Female Sports, Girls Athletics, Female Athletics, Policy Implementation, K-12, K-12 Administration, K-12 Administrators, School DistrictAbstract
This study examines the Title IX knowledge of administrators at a public suburban high school in Southern California through qualitative data gathered via semi-structured interviews. The research addresses the gap in literature regarding Title IX awareness at the high school level, emphasizing the importance of understanding and implementing Title IX policies in educational settings. Interviews with administrators and officials involved in Title IX enforcement reveal sufficient knowledge and awareness from administrators through the thematic analysis of the interview data. This study uncovered key insights into the implementation of Title IX at the researched school, providing a foundation for future policy initiatives aimed at promoting gender equity in public educational institutions. The findings of this study contribute to the existing literature on Title IX enforcement, emphasizing the significance of ensuring equal opportunities for all students in accordance with federal regulations.
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