…justice systems. “Children in foster care are often forced to change schools multiple times, disrupting important relationships and derailing children’s educations. The new provisions in ESSA are an important advance…
Moreits survey to monitor transportation services to any school that provides instruction to any district special-ed student. Meanwhile, the state has concluded that special-ed students who miss instruction or therapies…
More…not re-enrolled in the District”); Oravetz v. W. Allegheny Sch. Dist., 74 Pa. D. & C.2d 733, 737-38 (Pa. Ct. Com. Pl. 5 The other two factors in an EEOA…
More…structural deficit. Additional language applicable to every school district in the state would weaken local districts’ ability to provide effective oversight of charter school operators to ensure that charter expansion…
More…everyone agrees: Republicans, Democrats and educators in rural, urban, suburban and charter schools. The system does not provide sufficient resources to educate every student to academic standards, nor does it…
More…under the age of 7 in 2014, finding that 3,655 – or 10.2 percent – had blood lead levels of 5 µg/dL or greater. Testing in cities like Allentown and…
More…of 7 in 2014, finding that 3,655 – or 10.2 percent – had blood lead levels of 5 µg/dL or greater. Testing in cities like Allentown and Altoona disclosed alarming…
More…input from students, parents, educators, and advocates. This policy is in addition to the strengthened protections ELC advocated for in 2014, which resulted in stronger rules against harassment and bullying,…
More…New Orleans and was named as a Women Rule! Leadership Honoree from Oprah Magazine and the White House Project. Education Law Center is pleased to welcome these two experienced attorneys…
More…that sparse, rural districts face added costs based on transportation and other factors. It also gives a boost to districts where the local taxpayers are making a large effort as…
More…co-constructing solutions. 1. English Learners Work Group: I want to start by recognizing and appreciating the District’s work over the past year to listen to the needs of English learners…
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