Law & Courts
Education news, analysis, and opinion about court cases, lawsuits, and regulations affecting schools.
See also: Supreme Court, Court Cases, First Amendment, Student Rights
Law & Courts Wisconsin's Appeals Court Overturns Ruling That Had Restored Collective Bargaining PowerUnions are expected to appeal, sending the case to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which is controlled by liberal justices.
Law & Courts Teens Drop Lawsuit Against Trump's Trans Sports Order After Supreme Court RulingThe Supreme Court last month upheld state bans on transgender girls in school sports.
Law & Courts What Schools Need to Know About the Supreme Court’s Transgender Sports RulingThe justices upheld two state laws that bar transgender girls from participating in female sports.
Law & Courts Judge Voids Trump Admin. Rule Excluding Education From ‘Professional’ DegreesA judge ruled the agency didn't have the authority to adopt such a narrow definition.
Law & Courts Opinion How State Courts Are Quietly Shaping U.S. EducationIn education, the real action is often at the state level, not in Washington, explains Derek Black.
Law & Courts Opinion Why the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Conversion Therapy Matters for SchoolsA recent case puts religiously motivated speech ahead of the well-being of LGBTQ+ youth.
Law & Courts Birthright Citizenship Case Raises Stakes for Schools and Undocumented StudentsEducators are paying close attention to the case on Trump's birthright citizenship order.
Law & Courts Appeals Court Revives Lawsuit Over 1st Grader’s Black Lives Matter DrawingA court revived a 1st grader 's claim she was punished for giving a drawing to a Black classmate.
Law & Courts Supreme Court’s Gender Identity Ruling Leaves Schools Seeking ClarityAdvocates say they would welcome more from the Supreme Court on gender-notification policies.
Law & Courts Supreme Court Backs Parents in School Gender Disclosure FightThe Supreme Court restored an injunction blocking California policies on student gender transitions
Law & Courts Appeals Court Allows Louisiana Ten Commandments Displays to ProceedThe court said it was premature to rule on the constitutionality of La. Ten Commandments displays.
Law & Courts Supreme Court Strikes Trump Tariffs in Case Brought by Educational Toy CompaniesTwo educational toy companies were among the leading challengers to the president's tariff policies
Law & Courts California Sues Ed. Dept. in Clash Over Gender Disclosures to ParentsCalifornia challenges U.S. Department of Education findings on state policies over gender disclosure.
Law & Courts Oklahoma Board Rejects Jewish Charter as Supreme Court Fight LoomsOklahoma's charter school board rejected the Jewish school as members said their hands were tied.
Law & Courts Religious Charter Schools Push New Cases Toward Supreme CourtAdvocates seeking to establish publicly funded religious schools in three states.
