Juvenile courts are courts of limited jurisdiction created by states to work with children and their families in cases of the delinquent behavior of juveniles.
Read the full storyAt issue in Kadrmas v. Dickinson Public Schools (1988), the U.S. Supreme Court’s only case on the topic, was whether educational officials violated a student’s right to a public school education because her mother could not afford the transportation fee
Read the full storyWhen Justice Lewis Powell, Jr. resigned from the U.S. Supreme Court, federal court of appeals judge Anthony Kennedy became President Ronald Reagan’s third appointment to fill the vacancy.
Read the full storyThe U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 decision in Keyes v. School District No. 1, Denver, Colorado, has had a profound and lasting effect on school desegregation litigation.
Read the full storyThe U.S. Supreme Court considered two issues in Keyishian v. Board of Regents.
Read the full storyEver since the first kindergartens opened in the United States in the mid-1800s, discussions about the right to kindergarten, principles for kindergarten entry and eligibility, and what should be taught in kindergarten have taken place in most jurisdictions.
Read the full storyIn disputes over the question of separation of church and state, the use of school facilities by religious groups has been an issue numerous times.
Read the full storyAt issue before the U.S. Supreme Court in Lau v. Nichols was whether a school system is required to provide a program to address the language problems of non-English-speaking students.
Read the full storyResponding to a long history in which their people have been at best ignored and at worst suffered discrimination, Mexican American citizens have formed numerous civil rights organizations, typically in cities, to work to improve the conditions facing them.
Read the full storyOne of the key mandates of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is that all students with disabilities are to be educated in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
Read the full storySchool boards and other employers offer an array of leaves, including sick leave, emergency leave, personal leave, vacation, jury duty leave. . .
Read the full storyPrayer as a long-standing tradition in many public school graduation ceremonies came under the scrutiny of the Supreme Court in Lee v. Weisman (1992).
Read the full storyLemon v. Kurtzman (1971), or “Lemon I,” is best known for its three-part test, which the Supreme Court created to be used in evaluating whether government action violates the Establishment Clause
Read the full storyTeacher licensure is a measure designed to ensure a minimal level of competency for educators.
Read the full storyAll demographers have noted that the United States is clearly experiencing a high growth in students who are English language learners (ELLs).
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