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The FOIA and Eliminating Positions/Employees

Among other things, the FOIA provides that a public agency may enter into executive session for the purpose of discussion “concerning the appointment, employment, performance, evaluation, health or dismissal of a public...more

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Second Circuit Affirms that ADA Workplace Accommodation Protections are Broad

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In a recent Second Circuit decision from March, Tudor v. Whitehall Central School District, the court clarified the broad scope of workplace accommodation protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....more

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2025 Education Legislation Summary

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In its 2025 regular session, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes. Unless...more

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[Webinar] K-12 Back-to-School Legal Update - July 29th, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm ET

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As Ohio’s K-12 public school administrators gear up for the 2025-2026 school year, understanding what’s ahead is more important than ever. With the passage of Ohio’s biennial budget, new funding provisions, policy shifts, and...more

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Illinois Has Eliminated the School Code’s Mandate That Teacher and Principal Evaluations Include Student Growth as a Factor in...

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On June 30, 2025, Governor Pritzker signed into law Public Act 104-0020 which amends Article 24A of the Illinois School Code and upends a major component of the Performance Evaluation Reform Act (“PERA”) that governs teacher...more

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Cyber Threat Escalates: PowerSchool Cybercriminal Returns to Extort Individual Schools Months After Massive Data Breach...

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When PowerSchool announced in January that it fell victim to a massive data breach at the end of 2024, it assured the thousands of schools and over 50 million students who use the education software that the matter had been...more

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2025 Summer Reading List for Educational Leaders

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Another school year is winding down, and educational leaders perhaps have never been more ready for summer break. From the Trump administration’s significant policy shifts to deeply consequential litigation playing out to...more

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Data Security and International Travel: What K–12 Schools and Trip Chaperones Need to Know

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As global learning experiences become more common in K–12 education, schools increasingly send staff and students abroad for cultural exchanges, academic competitions, service trips, and more. While these trips offer...more

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Do’s and Don’ts for Your School When Conducting Job Interviews

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The job interview is a crucial factor in maintaining a school’s community, identity, and safety. But it isn’t just a chance to vet applicants for compatibility with school culture and mission – it’s also when your school can...more

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See You In Court - February 2025

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Social media has made it much easier to disseminate hurtful criticisms about teachers, principals, superintendents and even board of education members, and the good people of Nutmeg are no exception....more

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From Immigration Raids to DEI and Bathroom Access: How K-12 Schools Should Respond to the First Week of Trump Executive Orders

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The flurry of executive orders signed by President Trump during his first few days of his second administration will have a profound impact on K-12 school communities across the country. They not only touch on immigration...more

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How Schools Should Respond to the PowerSchool Cyberattack

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The country’s largest provider of cloud-based education software for K-12 schools announced on January 7 that it fell victim to a massive data breach – which may lead to questions about the implications for your school....more

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Court Backs School in AI Cheating Case: 5 Things Your School Can Do to Avoid Trouble

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A federal judge in Massachusetts recently upheld a school district’s decision to discipline a student for using artificial intelligence for a class project, setting some good ground rules for how your school might best...more

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Federal Judge Blocks Overtime Rule Nationwide: 5 Biggest Questions for K-12 Independent Schools

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Schools are experiencing another round of legal whiplash when it comes to employee compensation. More than four months after the first part of the rule went into effect, and less than two months before the full effective...more

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Eleventh Circuit Says Title IX Does Not Allow Employment Discrimination Claims

In a break from other federal appeals courts, the Eleventh Circuit ruled last week that Title IX does not provide school district and university employees with a private right of action to file sex-based discrimination...more

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Legally Blind Teaching Applicant Deemed not Qualified Under the ADA: 3 Lessons for Schools

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A school district in Texas recently prevailed in a failure-to-hire lawsuit when the court ruled that a legally blind applicant for a teaching position could not demonstrate that she’d have been able to manage student...more

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[Ongoing Program] Level 2: K-12 Title IX Report Writing for Investigators and Decision-Makers - September 20th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am...

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September 2024 K-12 Education Title IX Regulations Training Series - Bricker Graydon’s K-12 Education Team is pleased to announce a September 2024 series of trainings to learn how to remain compliant with the 2020 Title...more

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[Ongoing Program] Level 2: K-12 Title IX Decision-Maker Training - September 18th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am ET

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September 2024 K-12 Education Title IX Regulations Training Series - Bricker Graydon’s K-12 Education Team is pleased to announce a September 2024 series of trainings to learn how to remain compliant with the 2020 Title...more

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[Ongoing Program] Level 2: K-12 Title IX Investigator Training - September 16th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am ET

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September 2024 K-12 Education Title IX Regulations Training Series - Bricker Graydon’s K-12 Education Team is pleased to announce a September 2024 series of trainings to learn how to remain compliant with the 2020 Title...more

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[Ongoing Program] Level 2: K-12 Title IX Coordinator/Administrator Training - September 12th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am ET

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September 2024 K-12 Education Title IX Regulations Training Series - Bricker Graydon’s K-12 Education Team is pleased to announce a September 2024 series of trainings to learn how to remain compliant with the 2020 Title...more

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[Ongoing Program] Level 1: General Title IX Training for All K-12 Staff Members - September 10th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am ET

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September 2024 K-12 Education Title IX Regulations Training Series - Bricker Graydon’s K-12 Education Team is pleased to announce a September 2024 series of trainings to learn how to remain compliant with the 2020 Title...more

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[Ongoing Program] Level 2: K-12 Title IX Report Writing for Investigators and Decision-Makers - August 13th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am ET

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Bricker Graydon’s K-12 Education Team is pleased to announce a Fall 2024 series of trainings to learn how to remain compliant with the 2020 Title IX regulations. Because in Ohio (where most of our attendees are operating),...more

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[Ongoing Program] Level 2: K-12 Title IX Decision-Maker Training - August 12th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am ET

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Bricker Graydon’s K-12 Education Team is pleased to announce a Fall 2024 series of trainings to learn how to remain compliant with the 2020 Title IX regulations. Because in Ohio (where most of our attendees are operating),...more

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[Ongoing Program] Level 2: K-12 Title IX Investigator Training - August 9th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am ET

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Bricker Graydon’s K-12 Education Team is pleased to announce a Fall 2024 series of trainings to learn how to remain compliant with the 2020 Title IX regulations. Because in Ohio (where most of our attendees are operating),...more

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[Ongoing Program] Level 2: K-12 Title IX Coordinator/Administrator Training - August 7th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am ET

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Bricker Graydon’s K-12 Education Team is pleased to announce a Fall 2024 series of trainings to learn how to remain compliant with the 2020 Title IX regulations. Because in Ohio (where most of our attendees are operating),...more

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