A recent jury verdict found that employees of Kalispell School District 5 retaliated against a parent after he reported a sexual assault involving his son’s friend. The decision underscores the importance of Title IX compliance within local school districts and highlights questions about how officials handle such complaints.

Marshall University has reversed its plan to cut the swim and dive team to save on athletic costs. While supporters greet the news with relief, the editorial warns that this last-minute decision may only delay the inevitable financial and legal challenges ahead.