Courts
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 âstate actorâ â 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 childrenâs 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) â 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 âfor over a quarter of a centuryâA 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 âstudent-on-student harassmentâA 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 âgender identityâ law(Daily Caller) â The Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (SHJP) Catholic school filed a lawsuit Thursday against Michigan state officials after the stateâs 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) â 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, Government
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 courtâs 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 womenâs soccer star sues coach for trying to make her kneel during National AnthemA former womenâs 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.â Mike Meier, a school board member for the Wauwatosa School… Read More
Courts, Government
New Hampshire sued over school choice expansion(The Center Square) â New Hampshire is facing a lawsuit from a teachersâ 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 paymentâs legalityState officials will withhold $1.5 million earmarked for a Christian nonprofit, pending a judgeâs ruling on its constitutionality. South Carolina residents brought a lawsuit against the stateâs 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 Educationâs Office of Civil Rights, Forbes reported. The office is officially… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Special grand jury concludes Loudoun County Public Schools âdropped the ballâ on student safety(Daily Caller) â A nine-member grand jury in Virginia concluded that a public school district âdropped the ballâ on student safety after multiple sexual assaults took place in the school… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Michigan school district settles with family after reporting parents for child abuse rather than investigate daughterâs 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
Courts, Public Education
Ohio school board settles free speech case after ban on critical comments at board meeting â but new policy will bar any comments about employeesAn Ohio school board has reached a settlement with a resident who sued after being prevented from speaking at a board meeting about a controversy over the district superintendent. Read More
Courts, Public Education
Mother of autistic student sues Oklahoma district for negligence in wake of physical assault incidentThe mother of an autistic student has filed a lawsuit against her sonâs Oklahoma school district after an alleged assault from another student. Adrianne Johnson filed suit on… Read More
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Biden admin will extend student loan payment pause â again â while forgiveness is tied up in court(Daily Caller) â The Biden administration extended the student loan repayment pause to until the end of June 2023 while the administrationâs student loan forgiveness plan is tied up in… Read More