Education Law
A National Imperative: Safely And As Soon As Possible — The Re-Opening Of America’s Schools
While we saw it coming, in many ways, it seemed to happen in the blink of an eye. Last March,…
Read MoreA Change is in the Air
It’s often been said, “change doesn’t happen overnight” and when it comes to collective bargaining in Virginia, that adage couldn’t…
Read MoreCollective Bargaining: A Game Changer in Public Education
“The importance of a good education.” It’s a statement that’s about as apolitical as it gets…a proclamation even the deepest…
Read MoreAvoiding Covid Related Suspension At College
In the past week, there have been reports that Cornell University, New York University, Northeastern University, Ohio State University, St.…
Read MoreNew Title IX Regulations
On May 6, 2020, the Department of Education released its updated regulations implementing Title IX (the “Final Rule). Title IX…
Read MoreIEPs, 504s, and Remote Learning in Maryland
Maryland public schools will remain closed due to the COVID-19 until at least May 15, 2020, and that date might…
Read MoreThe Clash of Disability Rights and Title IX in Our Public Schools
Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. This…
Read MoreSignificant Changes To Title IX
On November 16, 2018, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos released proposed regulations implementing Title IX.[1] The proposed regulations require[2] all…
Read MoreTen Dos AND Don’ts: If You Are Accused of Campus Sexual Misconduct or are the Subject of a Title IX Investigation
1. Call your parents and call an attorney experienced in college sexual misconduct cases immediately. Even if you are embarrassed,…
Read MoreBack to School: What the Law Says (and Doesn’t Say) About Bullying in 2018 – Part 2: The Impact of Cyberbullying
Click here to read Part 1 At the same time, the internet has made bullying much, much worse than it…
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