…children is meaningless and unenforceable. The Executive Branch and the Legislature have ignored these rights for too long and we look forward to presenting this case to the Court,” continued…
More…recognized, our challenge to the inadequacy and inequity of Pennsylvania’s broken school funding system will persist. We look forward to presenting our case at trial.” The petitioners’ brief responding to…
More…student at George Mason University, who powerfully explained the importance of centering Black girls like herself as student experts in our groundbreaking report We Need Supportive Spaces That Celebrate Us:…
More…would cripple school districts’ ability to effectively monitor and oversee charter operators. It would expect less of charter schools – less information about their proposed or actual operations, less transparency…
More…a question of paramount importance to all Pennsylvanians, and we always knew this would ultimately be decided by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court,” said Jennifer Clarke, executive director of The Public…
More…alternatives to suspension, but they can elect to be suspended, said Chester High principal Constance McAlister. “Rarely, if ever,” she added, do they opt for the latter. The most effective…
More…ELC works to ensure that all children have access to educational services and programs they need to succeed. Equal access issues have historically been a large part of ELC’s work….
Morevisiting child care and pre-K programs to see if they are a good fit Locations of pre-K programs Follow-up letters with any next steps, including any documents you will need…
More…every child in the city. Research clearly demonstrates that quality, inclusive pre-K programs set children on the trajectory to academic success and help our most at-risk children – particularly those…
MoreThe Education Law Center continues to press to ensure all young children have access to early learning programs. On September 17, 2015 ELC commented on the proposed revisions to the…
More…student’s independence and ensure its programs identify, recruit, and prepare homeless and foster students for college. The bill asks states to grant in-state tuition rates for those students who haven’t…
More…and effectively respond to sexual harassment. Thank you for the opportunity to submit comments on the NPRM. Please do not hesitate to contact us to provide further information. Sincerely, Education…
MoreHead Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) programs work: they promote the school readiness of young children from low-income families and support the mental, social, and emotional development of…
More…entitled to an educational planning process, including meetings and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), to ensure they receive a free and appropriate public education. The complaint alleges that the School District…
MoreWelcoming and inclusive schools that provide honest, accurate information to our children give them the freedom to pursue their dreams and prepare them to fully participate in a diverse society….
More…because you are an immigrant or ELL.4 • Schools must provide appropriate language supports where needed so students can access educational opportunities. This includes specialized programs, special admit schools, counseling,…
More…because you are an immigrant or ELL.4 • Schools must provide appropriate language supports where needed so students can access educational opportunities. This includes specialized programs, special admit schools, counseling,…
More…Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division explaining how you were discriminated against based on your status as an immigrant or ELL. • Contact the Education Law Center for more information…
More…and team members must consider all relevant information regarding the child’s disability and its possible relationship to the behavior.4 • These protections are essential to ensuring that you are not…
More…information about the Glen Mills Schools and the class action lawsuit. Updates, application forms, and more details about how to apply will be available on this website soon. Check back…
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