The question in a Michigan family’s lawsuit is whether school officials discriminated against a girl with cerebral palsy in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 when they refused to allow her service dog to aid her in school. The Supreme Court will decide whether the family must exhaust an administrative process under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act before it may go to court under the other federal disabilities laws.
School & District Management
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This District’s Solution to Teacher Burnout? 4-Day School Weeks
A small Ohio district uses a four-day school week to recruit and retain teachers, while improving their work-life balance.
Teaching
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Teachers, Try This: Graphic Novels to Enhance Any Subject
By incorporating graphic novels in the classroom, students can see themselves reflected in the characters, while covering timely topics.
Student Well-Being
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How a School Has Changed Its Menu After Losing USDA Funds for Local Food
The loss of a USDA local food grant has forced menu changes at this rural Tennessee school district, and local farmers have lost business.
Artificial Intelligence
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What Teachers Need To Level Up Their AI Use: 4 Lessons Learned
Two teachers and a researcher discuss how educators are experimenting with AI during an Education Week K-12 Essentials Forum.
