District Lawsuits
18
Oct
Common Core presents consistently implemented education standards for students to excel in curriculum ranging from math to English language. However, as Mary Hyink discovered, applying Common Core standards for special education students poses a few challenges. Mary teaches math to 6th grade students that include special needs children who benefit from federal special education laws. […]
07
Sep
In 1982, the United States Supreme Court hand down its first and most important legal interpretation of the landmark Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Board of Education v. Rowley settled several unclear legal doctrines, including the clarification of what “free and appropriate education” (FAPE) means. The Meaning of Free and Appropriate Education The Supreme […]
16
Aug
Parents who have children with physical and/or learning disabilities have a difficult time finding a public school that offers all of the services a special needs kid requires to thrive in a classroom. Federal law mandates public schools must offer tailored special education service programs for students who suffer from a wide variety of disabilities. […]
16
Aug
Parents raising a child who has special needs might need to work with a special education attorney to ensure the child receives the services he or she requires. The first priority involves establishing a professional relationship with the teachers and administrators involved in educating students who possess one or more learning disabilities. However, relationships between […]
14
Jul
Parents who raise a child who possesses one or more disabilities should try to seek accommodations to help the child learn by working with the educators and administrators employed by the school. However, some cases force parents to seek legal help by contacting a special education attorney. Hiring a special education attorney requires parents to […]
04
May
When it comes to education issues, most Americans turn to the federal government to lead initiatives that enhance learning environments. Yet, most education laws and initiatives originate at the state level. The United States Constitution includes the 10th Amendment, which places the onus of developing education policies on state governments. Each public school district that […]
04
May
The ability to speak one or more languages has proven beneficial for people who work in a wide variety of industries, from serving food at a national casual themed restaurant chain to directing a multi-nation marketing plan for the sales of consumer products. Because of the demand for bilingual professionals, the American education system has […]
04
May
It seems like not a week goes by, without online news sources such as Yahoo! reporting on a teenager who committed suicide. The tragedy itself is cause for immense concern among parents. However, the primary reason for adolescent suicide can be prevented by swift and enduring legal action. Bullying has emerged as an epidemic inside […]
04
May
The term instills fear into parents that take education for granted. However, compulsory education is simply the legal term that requires parents to enroll their children in public, private, or parochial schools for a legally mandated period. Each state establishes the beginning and ending age for children required to attend school. Although the United States […]
04
May
If you want to ignite the conversation at the family dinner table, bring up the issue of school prayer. Perhaps no other legal issue inflames the passion of parents and students more than a simple 30-second moment of silence. The separation of church and state has deep roots within the United States Constitution. Although private […]