Law and Courts

Supporters have gathered enough voter signatures to put a proposal on the November ballot limiting how long English-learners can stay in specialized programs. Updated: June 19, 2008
Alternative-route teachers-in-training can be deemed to hold that status under the No Child Left Behind Act. June 18, 2008
Using socioeconomic status is one legal way to ensure a diverse student body, say Angela Ciolfi and James E. Ryan. June 14, 2008
The court will take up an appeal examining whether Title IX provides the exclusive legal remedy for cases of sex discrimination in public schools. June 12, 2008
News Briefs

A superior-court judge in Connecticut has approved the latest settlement in the long-standing lawsuit over the racial isolation in Hartford’s schools. June 17, 2008

The Internet age continues to raise new questions about when off-campus behavior comes under the authority of public schools. June 6, 2008

There’s nothing like legislation on the issue of religious tolerance to test the limits of tolerance. June 3, 2008

The Oregon Court of Appeals agreed that the legislature is under no obligation to provide the billions it would take to meet ambitious education goals. May 20, 2008

Court’s refusal to hear the appeal means that the suit will go forward on a First Amendment retaliation claim. May 20, 2008

The lawsuit targets an investment option known as a VALIC annuity that was offered to enrollees in the Teachers’ Defined Contribution plan. May 20, 2008

The U.S. Supreme Court has sided with public employers in a decision that will restrict workers from suing over alleged job discrimination based on arbitrary or vindictive reasons aimed just at them. June 12, 2008
In a decision that potentially expands the job protections of public school employees, the high court ruled that a Reconstruction-era civil rights law protects workers against retaliatory conduct. May 29, 2008
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