…February 2017, the Trump Administration withdrew 2016 guidance from the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice that affirmed Title IX’s protection of transgender students. However, while the 2016 guidance served…
More…Glen Mills Schools and the class action lawsuit, updates, application forms, and more details about how to apply. Former students and their families who have additional questions or want to…
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…
More…to be unemployed More likely to become a drug addict Estimated cost of a youth who drops out and turns to crime & drugs — $1.7 to $2.3…
Morediscuss the latest updates from Harrisburg. While school funding issues impact all children, we hope this forum will kick-start a dialogue on what school funding means for the most at-risk…
More…charter school that offer an education program through computer-based or online programs and may also be referred to as “cyber” learning. This fact sheet discusses district virtual school programs and…
MoreAll students have the right to be free from bullying and harassment in school ‒ whether it is verbal, written, graphic, physical, or online. All forms of bullying and harassment…
More…than their parents. Please note – this document is available in Spanish. Special note: During the pandemic, nearly all districts began offering “online enrollment” and some districts will continue to…
MoreFeb. 16, 2016 – NEWSWORKS WHYY – by Kevin McCorry On Tuesday, the Philadelphia School Reform Commission will vote on 12 applications to create new city charter schools. This is…
MoreEvery Students Succeed Act ESEA Reauthorization: What It Means for Vulnerable Children & Youth February 24, 2016 MAURA MCINERNEY, ESQ. EDUCATION LAW CENTER 1 Who We Are Education Law Center-PA…
More…Goal: How did you come up with this goal? What transition assessments were used? What academic skills are needed to achieve this goal? (reading levels, math proficiency, etc.) What career…
MoreFOSTERING GRADUATION SUCCESS FOR VULNERABLE STUDENTS 2019, S.B. 662 The Fostering Graduation Success for Vulnerable Students Bill, or S.B. 662, supports students experiencing education disruptions by ensuring access to timely…
More…devastating impact of these failures in classrooms and in children’s lives. The plaintiffs include: six school districts – William Penn, Panther Valley, Lancaster, Greater Johnstown, Wilkes-Barre Area and Shenandoah Valley…
More…the real costs of delivering services, including student factors such as the number of students who live in poverty, who are English language learners, and who are homeless. It should…
Morefunds such as SSI, Aid to Families with Dependant Children or pre-adoptive payments do not count as “personal compensation”); ► The non-parent intends that the child will live in their…
More…and provides sufficient funds to ensure that all children have the opportunity to succeed — no matter where they live. We look forward to seeing the Commission’s proposal soon. CONTACT:…
MoreAt this crucial juncture, we must ensure that adequate resources are delivered to schools and to our neediest students. Pennsylvania’s funding formula must provide districts sufficient resources to educate our…
More…educational services to make up for the educational services these children have already lost. PARTIES 7. Plaintiff T.P. is a twelve-year old student who lives at the Auberle group home…
More…a student with a disability pursuant to the IDEA. He attends both the regular high school and the Career Institute of Technology in the Electrical Construction Technology Program and is…
More…a caregiver such as a grandparent, a relative, or a family friend. Like other youth, these children have the right to go to school in the district where they live….
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