Court Shields Oxford School Officials: Did Immunity Prevail Over Accountability?
In a significant ruling on school safety and liability, the Michigan Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit against the Oxford Community School District, which sought to hold school officials accountable for the tragic shooting at Oxford High School in November 2021. The lawsuit, filed by the families of the victims, aimed to prove that school […]
Racial Harassment in Schools: Is Governmental Oversight the Only Solution?
In a significant move, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is visiting Madison County Schools in Kentucky to evaluate compliance with a settlement agreement aimed at combating race-based harassment. This visit follows the district’s 2023 settlement with the DOJ, a result of a comprehensive investigation revealing pervasive racial discrimination and the district’s inadequate response to […]
Why are School Systems Being Overwhelmed With Threats of Shootings?
Insights on the Georgia School Shooting
From Empty Threats to Tragedy: Are We Letting Kids Off the Hook Too Easily?
In the aftermath of tragedies like the recent Apalachee High School shooting, where a 14-year-old student killed four and injured nine, a familiar debate resurfaces. On one side, we hear the argument that children and teens are still maturing, that their brains aren’t fully developed, and they should not face the harshest consequences for their […]
Teacher Exodus: Arizona’s Alarming Attrition Crisis and the Policies That Missed the Mark
The teaching profession is facing a crisis of attrition, with numerous educators leaving the field each year. A recent survey by the Arizona Department of Education sheds light on the key reasons behind this troubling trend, highlighting issues such as burnout, lack of respect, and student behavior problems as primary drivers. Burnout at the Forefront […]
Cell Phones in School Crises: A Dangerous Distraction or Essential Lifeline?
The ongoing debate about whether cell phones should be allowed in schools during emergencies has been reignited by recent incidents such as the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia. In this event, two teachers and two students lost their lives, and nine others were injured. A viral text message exchange between a student […]
Administrative Missteps or Unavoidable Tragedy? Why School Officials Are Now Under Fire After the Apalachee High School Shooting
In the aftermath of tragedies like the recent shooting at Apalachee High School, the instinctive reaction is to ask one question: Could it have been prevented? Many are now pointing fingers at the school administration, suggesting that if they had acted faster, four lives might have been saved and nine others spared from injury. But […]
School Leaders or Lawbreakers? The Legal Perils of Not Reporting Weapons and Violence on Campus
The recent incident at Thurston Woods School in Milwaukee, where an 11-year-old student allegedly brought a gun to school and threatened other students, underscores a critical failure in school safety protocols. The school’s principal, Dennis Daniels, now faces a felony charge for misconduct in public office for not reporting the incident to the police, as […]
Increasing Legal Challenges for Schools Over Using SROs For School Matters: Rockford’s Case Reflects a Broader Pattern
The Rockford Public School District (RPS) in Illinois is currently facing a discrimination lawsuit filed by two national civil rights organizations, the National Center for Youth Law and the MacArthur Justice Center. The lawsuit accuses the district of improperly using School Resource Officers (SROs) to enforce school discipline policies in a way that disproportionately impacts […]