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Morepreparing to file a lawsuit arguing that the state has violated its constitutional requirement to provide a “thorough and efficient system of public education.” Read the full story: http://articles.philly.com/2014-01-08/news/45995137_1_education-funding-debate-state-lawmakers-school-funding …
MoreChange, the ACLU of Pennsylvania, Councilwoman Helen Gym, and Parents United for Public Education, called on officials to act in a letter dated Monday. Read the full article at Philly.com….
Morethe recommendations consistent with specified timelines. The recommendations specifically direct the district to: Conduct an overarching review of the District’s transition programs and services; Evaluate the transition services provided to…
Moreno matter where they live. We look forward to seeing the Commission’s proposal soon. CONTACT: Charlie Lyons, 570-242-6437, clyons@shelly-lyons.com Deborah Gordon Klehr, Executive Director, Education Law Center; 215-238-6970; [email protected] …
Morepublic schools. While public school officials and advocates claim that eliminating federal benchmarks based solely on standardized testing is a step in the right direction, it in no way solves…
Morewrote anonymously in a school-climate survey that the teachers’ union, the Cheltenham Educators’ Association, delivered to high school and district administrators in February. “If teachers try to discipline them for…
MoreDistrict testified at an NAACP public hearing Tuesday that the district had shown a pattern of discrimination against certain types of students over the years. Read the full story: http://articles.philly.com/2013-10-17/news/43110099_1_state-naacp-minority-students-safiya-edwards…
Morea pro se appeal with the Court of Common Pleas but that court merely affirmed the School Board’s decision. On appeal, the Commonwealth Court carefully scrutinized the fact record and…
Moredistricts have no obligation to protect children from discriminatory bullying and harassment. The appeal argues that the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA)—Pennsylvania’s flagship antidiscrimination statute—requires school districts to take corrective…
Moreconvening a school funding forum with a focus on the most at-risk students. Join us to hear stories of students directly impacted by a lack of education resources and to…
Moredepression and anxiety as well as decreased participation and achievement in school. Students have the right to be free from sex- or gender-based discrimination, harassment, and violence at school. Learn…
MoreExecutive Coaching and Jan Levine and Michael ZuckermanGay and Don KimelmanMargot and James LebovitzCamilla Lofving and Jim ShillidayMcAndrews, Mehalick, Connolly, Hulse, and Ryan P.C.Morrison & Foerster LLPBrooke and Jonathan PletcherSherri…
Moretheir right to a free public education, like all other public school students. To learn more about the rights of students in partial hospitalization or day treatment programs, click here….
Morecreate inclusive, positive school climates. Please contact ELC Development Specialist Ariella Gregson at [email protected] to learn more. View a List of our Generous Supporters A copy of the official registration…
Morethat PDE will provide clear, detailed guidance to districts to help ensure our most underserved students can access education during COVID-19 school closures” says ELC’s legal director Maura McInerney. Read…
Morebeen working to create community- based educational initiatives to expand learning opportunities . Across the state, many students, parents, educators, advocates, and community members are now focusing on making schools…
Moreschool and the ways that racialized school discipline policies such as discriminatory grooming codes, subjective violations of schools’ codes of conduct, and the issuance of parental exclusion notices push Black…
More“Education for Homeless Children and Youths” (“EHCY”), addresses the educational barriers faced by homeless children. EHCY preserves the right of equal access to a “free, appropriate public education” independent of…
Moreacademic year lacks consideration. (Appellees’ Br. 11–12, 15–16.) As the District Court concluded, the clear and unambiguous language of this provision states that consideration was only provided for claims through…
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