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 […]
A Quick Thought and Tip on Cell Phones
Texas TEA says HISD in Trouble for Suspending Homless Students: What Does That Mean?
TEA Says HISD Illegally Suspended Homeless Students: It is much more complicated.
Ensuring Compliance: How Texas Schools Can Avoid Legal Pitfalls in Disciplining Homeless Students
The recent investigation into Texas schools illegally suspending homeless students has brought a critical issue to light that demands immediate action. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has responded by issuing guidance to school districts and promising a review of suspension practices, but the scope of the problem suggests that more comprehensive measures are necessary. The […]
How is the SRO/Admin Relationship at Your School?
Quick Tip For Schools and LE Regarding MOU’s
