Courts, Public Education
Seattle Public Schools sues social media companies for exploiting youth, seeks compensation for damagesSeattle Public Schools (SPS) sued several social media companies on Friday, including Facebook, Instagram, Google, and YouTube, seeking damages for harm done to youth. In… Read More
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‘Simply common sense’: A federal ruling on transgender bathrooms could also apply to women’s sports, legal experts say(Daily Caller) – A ruling by a federal appeals court that upheld a Florida school district’s policy of separating restrooms by “biological sex” could be used to bar men from… Read More
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Judge: WV’s law restricting transgender athletes constitutional(The Center Square) – A federal judge paved the way for West Virginia’s law barring transgender girls from participating on female sports teams to be enforced, ruling the legislature’s… Read More
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Charter school case may see further review from Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court will consider Friday whether or not to review an appellate decision labeling a charter school a “state actor” – a designation which could… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Federal Judge dismisses suit against public school officials who hid gender transition of 11 and 12-year-old siblingsA federal judge tossed a lawsuit from two Massachusetts parents who took a public school district to task for hiding their children’s gender transitions. Earlier this year, Stephen… Read More
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Washington AG sues ‘gender affirming’ plastic surgeon claiming fake reviews, threatening patients(The Center Square) – Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has sued in federal court Seattle-area plastic surgery provider Allure Esthetic and its owner Dr. Javad Sajan, alleging the provider… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Former Connecticut teacher faces fourth lawsuit alleging sexual abuse ‘for over a quarter of a century’A lawsuit filed this week against a former Connecticut teacher alleges sexual abuse occurred after his transfer from another school where similar accusations were made. Robert Martinez, along… Read More
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Michigan Court of Appeals sets precedent for school liability in cases of “student-on-student harassment”A Michigan appellate court ruled in favor of a school district in a sexual harassment case involving two students, but it also held that schools could be held accountable… Read More
Christian Schools, Courts
Parents, Catholic school sue Michigan officials over ‘gender identity’ law(Daily Caller) – The Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (SHJP) Catholic school filed a lawsuit Thursday against Michigan state officials after the state’s civil rights laws were changed to include… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Ohio school board says its gender identity policy follows federal law after former teacher files lawsuit(Daily Caller) – An Ohio school board said its stance on gender identity is following federal law in its first meeting after a lawsuit, according to the Canton Repository. Vivian… Read More
Courts, Legislation
Kentucky Supreme Court affirms decision to strike down school choice bill, but supporters aren’t giving upThe Kentucky Supreme Court Thursday unanimously upheld a lower court’s ruling that a school choice law was in violation of the state constitution. The Education Opportunity Account Act,… Read More
Courts, Culture
Former Virginia Tech women’s soccer star sues coach for trying to make her kneel during National AnthemA former women’s soccer star at Virginia Tech is suing her coach after she says she was forced off the team for refusing to kneel during the National Anthem. Read More
Courts, Public Education
Long-time school board member sues own board, accusing it of silencing public dissent and retaliating against opponentsA public school board member is suing his own board, which he says “makes political decisions in secret.” Mike Meier, a school board member for the Wauwatosa School… Read More
Courts, Legislation
New Hampshire sued over school choice expansion(The Center Square) – New Hampshire is facing a lawsuit from a teachers’ union over a new program that diverts public dollars for children to attend private schools and homeschooling. Read More
Courts, Public Education
Loudoun County school superintendent, spokesman indicted for lying about transgender sex assaultsA grand jury has indicted the former Loudoun County school superintendent and spokesman on multiple counts for their roles in covering up transgender sex assaults in 2021. Recently… Read More
Courts, Culture
In free speech case, Supreme Court is expected by some to back Colorado web designer who opposes same-sex marriageThe Supreme Court appears poised to rule in favor of the First Amendment right of a Christian web designer to refuse building websites for same-sex weddings. The Supreme… Read More
Christian Schools, Courts
South Carolina withholds $1.5 million from Christian nonprofit as judge considers payment’s legalityState officials will withhold $1.5 million earmarked for a Christian nonprofit, pending a judge’s ruling on its constitutionality. South Carolina residents brought a lawsuit against the state’s governor,… Read More
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Title IX complaint against Stanford University says programs discriminate against menStanford University discriminates against male students, claims a complaint filed with the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, Forbes reported. The office is officially… Read More
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Special grand jury concludes Loudoun County Public Schools ‘dropped the ball’ on student safety(Daily Caller) – A nine-member grand jury in Virginia concluded that a public school district “dropped the ball” on student safety after multiple sexual assaults took place in the school… Read More
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Michigan school district settles with family after reporting parents for child abuse rather than investigate daughter’s sexual assault claimA Michigan school district has settled a lawsuit with a family after reporting the parents for child abuse for pulling their daughter out of school over its handling of… Read More