Hosts Kayleigh Baker, J.D., and Joe Vincent, M.L.S., sit down with Beth Gellman-Beer, J.D., former Regional Director at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Gellman-Beer offers a rare glimpse into how OCR transformed from a low-profile administrative office to a highly visible, politically charged agency after the 2011 Dear Colleague Letter.Hear why recent high-profile OCR investigations involving schools like Harvard, Columbia, and George Mason may not be as unusual as they seem, and explore how modern political dynamics are shifting OCR’s focus from expanding rights to restricting them, leaving schools uncertain of their legal obligations and students bearing the consequences.If you’re curious whether OCR can ever be more of a guide than an adversary, we’re more likely than not covering it in this week’s episode.

Hosts Kayleigh Baker, J.D., and Joe Vincent, M.L.S., sit down with Beth Gellman-Beer, J.D., former Regional Director at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Gellman-Beer offers a rare glimpse into how OCR transformed from a low-profile administrative office to a highly visible, politically charged agency after the 2011 Dear Colleague Letter. Hear why recent high-profile OCR investigations involving schools like Harvard, Columbia, and George Mason may not be as unusual as they seem, and explore how modern political dynamics are shifting OCR’s focus from expanding rights to restricting them, leaving schools uncertain of their legal obligations and students bearing the consequences. If you’re curious whether OCR can ever be more of a guide than an adversary, we’re more likely than not covering it in this week’s episode.

Hosts Kayleigh Baker, J.D., and Joe Vincent, M.L.S., sit down with Beth Gellman-Beer, J.D., former Regional Director at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Gellman-Beer offers a rare glimpse into how OCR transformed from a low-profile administrative office to a highly visible, politically charged agency after the 2011 Dear Colleague Letter.Hear why recent high-profile OCR investigations involving schools like Harvard, Columbia, and George Mason may not be as unusual as they seem,&nbsp;and explore how modern political dynamics are shifting OCR’s focus from expanding rights to restricting them, leaving schools uncertain of their legal obligations and students bearing the consequences.If you’re curious whether OCR can ever be more of a guide than an adversary, we’re more likely than not covering it in this week’s episode.

Insights from 18 Years at OCR (with Beth Gellman-Beer, J.D.)

More Likely Than Not is ATIXA's official podcast, exploring the evolving landscape of civil rights in education. Named after the preponderance of evidence standard, often summarized as "50% and a feather," this show blends sharp insights, a touch of humor, and, most importantly, practical strategies for navigating equity compliance.

Hosts Kayleigh Baker, J.D., Senior Consultant at TNG, and Joseph Vincent, M.L.S., Partner and Vice President for Investigations at TNG, unpack the ethical and procedural challenges practitioners face, including emergency removals, hostile environments, informal resolutions, faculty power dynamics, and retaliation claims.

If you're asking, "Does this fall under Title IX?" or "How different is Title VI from Title VII?" or struggling to balance overlapping state and federal laws with your school's mission, this podcast is for you.

Featuring expert voices from across the field, More Likely Than Not is a fast-paced, thoughtful conversation and a lifeline in today’s complex regulatory environment.

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More Likely Than Not is ATIXA's official podcast, exploring the evolving landscape of civil rights in education. Named after the preponderance of evidence standard, often summarized as "50% and a feather," this show blends sharp insights, a touch of humor, and, most importantly, practical strategies for navigating equity compliance. Hosts Kayleigh Baker, J.D., Senior Consultant at TNG, and Joseph Vincent, M.L.S., Partner and Vice President for Investigations at TNG, unpack the ethical and procedural challenges practitioners face, including emergency removals, hostile environments, informal resolutions, faculty power dynamics, and retaliation claims. If you're asking, "Does this fall under Title IX?" or "How different is Title VI from Title VII?" or struggling to balance overlapping state and federal laws with your school's mission, this podcast is for you. Featuring expert voices from across the field, More Likely Than Not is a fast-paced, thoughtful conversation and a lifeline in today’s complex regulatory environment.

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