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Law & Courts Vergara Reversal Spotlights Ongoing Equity Concerns
While affirming the constitutionality of California's teacher job-protection laws, the state appeals court decried "deplorable" school-staffing arrangements.
Stephen Sawchuk, April 25, 2016
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Gavin Grimm stands on the front porch of his home in Gloucester, Va., in 2015. The high school student, who was born female but identifies as male, says it's discriminatory to make him use the girls' room or a single-stall unisex restroom at school.
Gavin Grimm stands on the front porch of his home in Gloucester, Va., in 2015. The high school student, who was born female but identifies as male, says it's discriminatory to make him use the girls' room or a single-stall unisex restroom at school.
Steve Helber/AP
Law & Courts Schools Get Clarity on Transgender Student Restroom Access
A federal appeals court ruling that Title IX protects the rights of students to use restrooms that correspond with their gender identity could have far-reaching implications for schools.
Evie Blad, April 22, 2016
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5 min read
Law & Courts Opinion Why I'm Not Outraged by the Vergara Reversal
Last week, the California appellate court overturned Judge Rolf Treu's decision in Vergara v. California. I know I'm supposed to be outraged about the reversal, as plenty of people are. But I'm not.
Rick Hess, April 19, 2016
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3 min read
Law & Courts Florida Students Can Transfer to Schools Outside Their Districts Under New Law
Gov. Rick Scott signed a school choice bill that will let parents take their children to schools outside their districts.
Daarel Burnette II, April 15, 2016
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1 min read
Rebecca Friedrichs, a veteran Orange County, Calif., public school teacher, was the lead plaintiff in a suit by nonunion teachers opposed to paying service fees to the California Teachers Association. The U.S. Supreme Court’s deadlock was a blow to union opponents.
Rebecca Friedrichs, a veteran Orange County, Calif., public school teacher, was the lead plaintiff in a suit by nonunion teachers opposed to paying service fees to the California Teachers Association. The U.S. Supreme Court’s deadlock was a blow to union opponents.
Greg Schneider/The Center for Individual Rights/AP
School & District Management Fee-Payer Issue Still Alive, Despite Close Call for Unions
The U.S. Supreme Court's deadlock in a case over teachers' union fees for non-members was a relief for organized labor, but cases on the issue still percolate in the lower courts.
Mark Walsh, April 12, 2016
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4 min read
School Choice & Charters Washington's New Charter School Law May Face Lawsuit By Teachers' Union
The Washington Education Association and labor unions say they will file a lawsuit to dispute the state's new charter school law that became law without the governor's signature.
Arianna Prothero, April 8, 2016
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2 min read
Law & Courts Detroit School Board Lawsuit Targets Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder
The suit seeks class-action status on behalf of roughly 58,000 students who have attended classes in the district since 2011.
Corey Mitchell, April 7, 2016
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2 min read
Law & Courts Opinion The Aftermath of Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association
The recent Supreme Court split decision in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association may have some impact for future education issues in the court.
Rick Hess, March 31, 2016
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3 min read
Law & Courts Dozens of Oklahoma Districts Allege Funding Glitch in Lawsuit
The districts allege the state department miscalculated the state's funding formula for 22 years, and now owes them millions of dollars.
Daarel Burnette II, March 29, 2016
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2 min read
Law & Courts Some Religious Schools Press 'Obamacare' Case
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether certain faith-based organizations are protected from having to take steps to opt their employees out of contraceptive coverage.
Mark Walsh, March 17, 2016
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Law & Courts Will Charter Schools Return to Washington? Bill is Going to Governor
Governor Jay Inslee must decide whether to sign a charter school bill after the Washington Supreme Court ruled that the previous law was unconstitutional.
Arianna Prothero, March 15, 2016
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2 min read
Undocumented Central American immigrants board a bus after being released from a family detention center in San Antonio last summer. This year, the federal government launched a program to provide immigrant families in a few major cities, including New York, with opportunities to retain lawyers and facilitate schooling for their children.
Undocumented Central American immigrants board a bus after being released from a family detention center in San Antonio last summer. This year, the federal government launched a program to provide immigrant families in a few major cities, including New York, with opportunities to retain lawyers and facilitate schooling for their children.
Eric Gay/AP-File
Equity & Diversity Opinion Immigrant Children Have a Right to a Good Education
Eric T. Schneiderman, the attorney general of New York state, defends the right of immigrant children to a quality education.
Eric T. Schneiderman, March 11, 2016
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3 min read
Law & Courts Kansas Legislature Attempts to Answer State's Supreme Court Ruling on Funding
Lawmakers are looking for a way to satisfy the high court's ruling that the state's funding formula is inequitable.
Daarel Burnette II, March 10, 2016
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1 min read
Law & Courts Judge Dismisses Detroit School District's Lawsuit Against Teachers' Union
The Detroit schools filed the lawsuit in January against teachers, grassroots groups, and the union, seeking an injunction to stop the sickouts that have closed dozens of schools over the past two months.
Corey Mitchell, February 26, 2016
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