Courts
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
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 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, Legislation
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
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
Public Education
Supreme Court denies school districtâs request for review of sexual assault caseA Virginia school districtâs appeal that it shouldnât be held liable in a sexual assault case involving two students was rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday. Read More
Courts
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
Culture, Public Education
Former Wisconsin school counselor sues after being fired for opposing âgender identity ideologyâA former Wisconsin elementary school counselor is suing district employees for firing her in response to a speech she gave opposing âgender identity ideology.â Marissa… Read More
Courts, Culture
Kentucky Supreme Court hears arguments on abortion trigger law injunction(The Center Square) â Kentuckyâs top court Tuesday heard arguments on whether it should reinstate temporary restraining orders against two abortion laws, including one that took effect shortly after the… Read More
Courts, Public Education
âItâs difficult to teach yourselfâ: Class action lawsuit says Connecticut school has failed to hireHigh school students in one Connecticut classroom have allegedly been forced to go weeks without a math teacher, leading to a lawsuit against the school. The Zandri family… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Coalition of AGs file brief against school that hides studentsâ gender transitions from parents(Daily Caller) â A coalition of 17 Republican attorneys general filed an amicus brief Thursday in support of a lawsuit filed against an Iowa school that obscures studentsâ gender transitions… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Wyoming teachersâ union sues its own state claiming underfunding of its public schoolsA Wyoming teachersâ union has filed a lawsuit against the state alleging insufficient funding for public education. The state argues the union has no standing in the case… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Virginia Supreme Court to decide if teachers can be fired for not using studentsâ preferred pronounsCan teachers be forced against their religious beliefs to use studentsâ preferred gender pronouns? The Virginia Supreme Court is being asked that question in a case that… Read More
Courts, Culture
Former University of Louisville professor fighting for his professional life in federal court after sharing views on genderA former college professor who alleges he was demoted, harassed and fired after expressing his views on treatment for youths experiencing gender dysphoria had his day in court last… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz receives 34 life sentences for 2018 school massacreThe shooter who took the lives of 17 students and staff members at a Florida high school four years ago was sentenced to 34 terms of life in prison this… Read More
Courts
Supreme Court may strike down race-based admissions policies in universitiesTwo cases before the Supreme Court have the potential to end affirmative action in university admissions. Such admission policies have been challenged on the grounds that they might… Read More