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Expert: There’s no evidence that the fortune being spent to ‘harden’ schools against shooters will work. But here’s what will.

'No Progress' Seen in Reading or Math on Nation's Report Card

Despite Common Core and more testing, reading and math scores haven't budged in a decade 

Memo Steve Price: how 'hysteria' has been used to degrade and control women

Memo Steve Price: how 'hysteria' has been used to degrade and control women

An Interview with Alan Singer: Suspicions, Concerns, Comments about ACT/SAT and College Admissions

An Interview with Alan Singer: Suspicions, Concerns, Comments about ACT/SAT and College Admissions

How Banning Books Marginalizes Children

How Banning Books Marginalizes Children

Swastikas and 'sexually explicit' graffiti found at Furman University dorm

Swastikas and 'sexually explicit' graffiti found at Furman University dorm

These SC colleges don't require SAT, ACT scores for admission. Here's why

These SC colleges don't require SAT, ACT scores for admission. Here's why 

Education Fall Social - Thursday, Oct. 17 4-5 PM

It's getting harder to rise up in America, but it's also getting harder to fall down. Here's how American elites are giving their kids a bottomless supply of second chances.

It's getting harder to rise up in America, but it's also getting harder to fall down. Here's how American elites are giving their kids a bottomless supply of second chances.

It's getting harder to rise up in America, but it's also getting harder to fall down. Here's how American elites are giving their kids a bottomless supply of second chances.

It's getting harder to rise up in America, but it's also getting harder to fall down. Here's how American elites are giving their kids a bottomless supply of second chances.

A professor spoke about whiteness at Georgia Southern University. Students burned her book.

A professor spoke about whiteness at Georgia Southern University. Students burned her book.

Community Leaders Fight Plan for Little Rock Schools

Community Leaders Fight Plan for Little Rock Schools

Five Charts That Show Why We Really Need to Track Educational Equity

Five Charts That Show Why We Really Need to Track Educational Equity

“Speaks perfect English”: Trump’s offensive praise of a Latino Border Patrol agent

“Speaks perfect English”: Trump’s offensive praise of a Latino Border Patrol agent

What's wrong with this list?

To keep yourself and others safe, please consider the following:

• Use the buddy system and watch out for each other.
• Trust your instincts. If you feel unsafe, get to a safe place and call for help.
• Don’t feel obligated to do anything you don’t want to do. “I don’t want to” is always a good enough reason.
• If you are interested in proceeding physically with an intimate partner, seek permission and do not proceed without an explicit and enthusiastic "yes" from your partner.
• Do not make any assumptions about what your partner is interested in doing sexually. Define your limits and make your intentions known.
• Remember that prior sexual interactions with someone do not automatically give permission for future sexual interactions with that person. Consent is required each and every time.
• Understand that consent to one sexual act does not imply consent to other sexual acts and that consent can be withdrawn at any time.
• Get your own drinks; don’t let someone continually fill your cup or leave your drink unattended.
• Be aware that some people may encourage excessive alcohol consumption in order to take advantage of others sexually.
• The ultimate responsibility for preventing sexual assault lies with those who would commit it. Take responsibility for your own actions and don't blame those hurt by sexual assault and other forms of interpersonal violence.
• If you feel afraid, call 911 or University Police at 864-294-2111, or utilize transportation resources such SafeRide or a Furman Police escort.

Let's Talk About Sex (Education Inequity)!

Let's Talk About Sex (Education Inequity)!

Emilee O'Brien

Emilee O’Brien is a Fellow at the Albert Shanker Institute in Washington, D.C. She is pursuing a Master’s in Educational Transformation at Georgetown University. Prior to her fellowship at the Shanker Institute, she was the Post Baccalaureate Fellow for Social Justice and Community-Engaged Learning at Furman University, where she developed an intergroup dialogue program and an alternative spring break experience. Her interests in equity within the field of education include comprehensive sex education, culturally relevant pedagogy, and student advocacy. Emilee earned a B.A. in Political Science and Poverty Studies from Furman University in Greenville, SC, where she was a state certified Victim Advocate and co-chaired the University Title IX Committee.

White Fragility. What it Looks Like in Schools

White Fragility. What it Looks Like in Schools