What happened to Bache-Martin School?
…are among the incidents that have fueled concerns at Bache-Martin Elementary in Fairmount this year, and left parents asking: What has happened to our school? Read the full story …
More…are among the incidents that have fueled concerns at Bache-Martin Elementary in Fairmount this year, and left parents asking: What has happened to our school? Read the full story …
MoreThis class action lawsuit struck down a statute limiting access to educational services for children with disabilities abandoned by parents from another state.
MoreThis administrative complaint of 2013, resulted in state establishing proactive obligation of school districts to ensure appointment of “surrogate parents” for children with disabilities in foster care residential placements, adoption…
More…2014. The new policy will go into effect when school resumes later in the month. The Law Center worked with parents, students, and community advocates to recommend the new policies…
More…seven parents, and two statewide associations against legislative leaders, state education officials, and the Governor for failing to uphold the General Assembly’s constitutional obligation to provide a “thorough and efficient”…
More…learners to access the full range of public education programs and services and supports, including special education and appropriate school discipline protections, with appropriate translation and interpretation services for parents….
More…seven parents, and two statewide associations against legislative leaders, state education officials, and the Governor for failing to uphold the General Assembly’s constitutional obligation to provide a “thorough and efficient”…
More…well as parents, children, and the Pennsylvania NAACP, filed a lawsuit today alleging that Pennsylvania’s current school funding arrangement violates the Pennsylvania Constitution by denying students an equal opportunity to…
More…a student’s needs. If this happens, parents can request an Independent Education Evaluation (IEE) at the school’s expense one time per each school evaluation or reevaluation. This independent evaluation will…
More…seven parents, and two statewide associations against legislative leaders, state education officials, and the Governor for failing to uphold the General Assembly’s constitutional obligation to provide a “thorough and efficient”…
More…seven parents, and two statewide associations against legislative leaders, state education officials, and the Governor for failing to uphold the General Assembly’s constitutional obligation to provide a “thorough and efficient”…
More…seven parents, and two statewide associations against legislative leaders, state education officials, and the Governor for failing to uphold the General Assembly’s constitutional obligation to provide a “thorough and efficient”…
More…income-rich districts receive a high-quality education.” The latest suit was filed by the Education Law Center and Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia on behalf of six school districts, parents…
More…exactly what needs to be done, but they refuse to do it,” said Jennifer R. Clarke, director of the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia. Six school districts, seven parents,…
More…SET EXPEDITED SCHEDULE FOR PLEADINGS, DISCOVERY, AND TRIAL Parents, school districts, and organizations from across the Commonwealth today filed suit against several state officials and entities (“Respondents”) alleging that Respondents…
MoreJanuary 14, 2014 – Bill Hangley, Jr., The Philadelphia Public School Notebook – If supporters of universal enrollment were hoping for a ringing endorsement from parents and families on Monday…
More…in-person, through a hybrid model, or virtually. If these steps are taken and attendance does not improve, parents and students can face serious legal consequences, including fines and jail time….
More…violated its duties under these laws,” Lapp added. ELC filed the complaint in response to numerous allegations from parents and students regarding improper placements and poor academic programming in various…
MoreResponding to to concerns from parents and community members in Hempfield (Pa.) School District, ELC sent this open letter that urges opposition to proposed prohibitions on transgender students’ participation in…
MoreVivian Narehood (1940-2023) was, for many years, a beacon of hope and a lifeline for countless parents of children with special needs whose school districts were not heeding their or…
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