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Richard Gray, representing the Texas Taxpayer & Student Fairness Coalition, speaks during oral arguments during Texas’ latest school finance trial at the state supreme court in Austin.
Richard Gray, representing the Texas Taxpayer & Student Fairness Coalition, speaks during oral arguments during Texas’ latest school finance trial at the state supreme court in Austin.
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Law & Courts K-12 Funding Fights Roil States' Back-to-School Landscape
From the courtroom and ballot box to legislative chambers, budget battles heat up in a number of states as the 2015-16 school year gets underway.
Andrew Ujifusa, September 29, 2015
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Federal Federal Judge Rejects La. Gov. Bobby Jindal's Bid to Block Common Core
In a 33-page ruling, Judge Shelly Dick comprehensively rejected the Republican governor's arguments and denied his quest for a preliminary injunction.
Andrew Ujifusa, September 16, 2015
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2 min read
Education Funding No Special Session to Save Washington State Charters, Gov. Inslee Says
Gov. Jay Inslee says he will focus on improving traditional public schools instead of charters, which were struck down by a Sept. 4 state supreme court ruling.
Andrew Ujifusa, September 14, 2015
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2 min read
Parents and guardians listen as Adel Sefrioui, founder and executive director of Excel Public Charter School in Kent., Wash., speaks at a community forum Sept. 8. Supporters of charter schools are vowing to find ways to keep the schools funded and running in the wake of a state Supreme Court ruling striking down the state’s charter law.
Parents and guardians listen as Adel Sefrioui, founder and executive director of Excel Public Charter School in Kent., Wash., speaks at a community forum Sept. 8. Supporters of charter schools are vowing to find ways to keep the schools funded and running in the wake of a state Supreme Court ruling striking down the state’s charter law.
Ellen M. Banner/Seattle Times/AP
Law & Courts Shock Waves Reverberate From Wash. State Charter Ruling
Charter supporters scramble to find ways of keeping the schools alive after Washington’s charter law is struck down, while charter critics hope to build momentum.
Andrew Ujifusa, September 11, 2015
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6 min read
Law & Courts Shelby Co., Tenn., School District Sues State For More Funding
In the lawsuit, the district, which includes the city of Memphis, accuses the state of withholding funds and disproportionately hurting children in impoverished areas.
Corey Mitchell, August 31, 2015
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1 min read
Law & Courts ACLU of Nevada Sues to Block State's New School Choice Law
The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada says it's filing a lawsuit challenging the state's new school voucher-like program also known as education savings accounts.
Arianna Prothero, August 27, 2015
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1 min read
An 8-year-old boy struggles after being handcuffed by a school resource officer at a school in Covington, Ky. The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the officer and the local sheriff's department that employs him.
An 8-year-old boy struggles after being handcuffed by a school resource officer at a school in Covington, Ky. The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the officer and the local sheriff's department that employs him.
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Special Education Handcuffing of Students Reignites Debate on Use of Restraint
The ACLU has filed suit against the Kentucky school resource officer who shackled two young students with disabilities.
Christina A. Samuels, August 17, 2015
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4 min read
Law & Courts California Parents May Choose Homeschooling to Avoid New Vaccine Law
Parents in California might choose to homeschool their kids to avoid the strict vaccine laws.
Tiara Beatty, August 5, 2015
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3 min read
States Ariz. Chief Douglas Continues Fight With State Board Over Department Control
In her appeal of a court ruling, state Superintendent Diane Douglas accused state board staff of running a "shadow administration" within Arizona's education apparatus.
Andrew Ujifusa, August 3, 2015
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1 min read
Families & the Community New Jersey Parents Will Receive Opt-Out Guidance From State Officials
Garden State lawmakers pass a resolution rather than a law to address how students are supervised once they choose to opt out of state testing.
Karla Scoon Reid, July 29, 2015
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2 min read
Law & Courts School Funding Fight Back in Hands of Washington State's Supreme Court
One of the most contentious K-12 spending battles in the nation could be close to a conclusion after over three years of legal and legislative wrangling.
Andrew Ujifusa, July 28, 2015
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2 min read
Federal Ariz.'s 20-Year-Old ELL Case May End, But Debate Rages On
A federal appeals court has sided with the state, but civil rights officials are still pushing Arizona to change its services for English-learners.
Corey Mitchell, July 7, 2015
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4 min read
Education Funding Lawsuit: L.A. Schools Failing Needy Students, Flouting California Funding Law
A California lawsuit filed last week claims that the Los Angeles Unified School District is failing to abide by the state's Local Control Funding Formula.
Andrew Ujifusa, July 6, 2015
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2 min read
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Illustration by Art Lien
Law & Courts K-12 Issues Within Broad Sweep of Recent High Court Rulings
Even when the U.S. Supreme Court is not weighing education-specific cases, many of its decisions reach into the schools—and the 2014-15 term was no exception.
Mark Walsh, July 2, 2015
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6 min read
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