DE Under 3: Vaccine Mandates & More
The Transformation of Education in Florida
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They Said What? First Amendment Issues in 2020
COVID School Landscape
Leadership in the Time of COVID
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | ELLA BAKER & MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE
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
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
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
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
As you recover from another whirlwind of a school year, we hope you can take some time to relax and enjoy your summer break. The next few months will be the perfect time to – at your leisure – catch up on this past year’s...more
LEGISLATORS ADDRESS A VARIETY OF EDUCATION ISSUES IN 2024 - As we approach completion of the first quarter of 2024, many states are gearing up for their legislative sessions while others have adjourned for the year....more
Artificial intelligence – especially the burgeoning Generative AI field where digital platforms help human users create new content from scratch – has opened the door to boundless uses and opportunities. From an employment...more
In a July 28, 2023 ruling, the Seventh Circuit has signaled that Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) seeking to enforce pronoun policies can expect to face increased scrutiny. Specifically, the Seventh Circuit vacated its...more
As you prepare for the coming academic year, you’ll need to consider key developments that took place over the last year as you plan your approach this fall. Indeed, legal changes, current events, shifting priorities, and...more
Have you heard about ChatGPT? Your students definitely have, and they are probably already using it. ChatGPT is a new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by OpenAI. This new technology has the potential to...more
In these polarizing times, HB 616 pending re-teaching “divisive concepts” and an Ohio school district canceling its customary diversity day, how can the message of diversity, equity and inclusion be given so that it will be...more
While the great majority of schools will not be requiring their students or staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 this coming school year, that’s not necessarily true for schools in the Northeast and on the West Coast....more
On June 23, the Department of Education issued a proposed rulemaking that would alter obligations to address sex discrimination that affects employees and students, including sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, and...more
The pandemic has affected all aspects of daily life over the past few years and brought mental health awareness to the forefront of employee-related concerns. In addition to taking a heightened interest in student well-being,...more
California Education Policy Update - In his January budget proposal, Gov. Gavin Newsom called for spending $20,855 per pupil for K-12, accounting for all sources, which would be the highest spending ever as Newsom seeks...more
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker released an official statement this week vetoing HB 2778 and announcing in its place a joint initiative reflecting a compromise with the Illinois Federation of Teachers, the Illinois Education...more
The end of the year is always a good time to assess what measures you can take to ensure compliance with employment laws and strive for a positive work environment at your school. A pay equity audit is one such measure that...more
Educational institutions across the country are facing an upcoming compliance deadline as the mandate-or-test workplace vaccine emergency rule will soon take effect (pending the outcome of ongoing litigation). The rule will...more
Independent and private schools are wondering how they will be affected by the impending vaccine-or-test mandate the Biden administration announced last week. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will soon...more
A year after COVID-19 shuttered doors and opened a new world of online remote learning, K-12 schools, colleges, and universities are facing an increase in the number and type of student accommodation requests. The 2020 shift...more
Our firm just published a “Silver Linings Playbook” gleaned from our various practice groups and industry teams highlighting the various ways that businesses can emerge for the better after the pandemic. While educational...more
There is no doubt that President Biden has signaled strong interest in schools and educational reform as a priority for his administration. Obviously, however, battling COVID-19 remains the top priority. Although the...more
There is no doubt that 2020 brought huge challenges for schools. As we near the end of the first semester and plan for the rest of the 2020-2021 school year and beyond, there are some lessons we can learn, some processes to...more
Title IX and the Biden Administration - Bricker attorneys Warren Grody and Kate Davis will discuss the latest developments in Title IX, including what the incoming Biden administration means for enforcement of the new...more
In this episode, we discuss the most top-of-mind issues and lessons learned from the COVID-19 crisis....more