A graduate student in the Yale School of Management (SOM) was suspended and assigned a failing grade after allegedly using AI during an exam. The student, identified only as John Doe, has sued the school, asserting that he was targeted for being a non-native English speaker and that the school ac...

In a deeply troubling move, the federal initiative known as Charting My Path for Future Success, a program designed to support high school students with disabilities as they prepare for adulthood, was abruptly terminated. The initiative aimed to provide real-world preparation, helping students de...

A March 2025 federal appeals court decision places limits on the immunity of schools when disciplining students. In the case of K.J. by & through Johnson v. Jackson, 127 F.4th 1239 (9th Cir. 2025), the court reversed the lower court's grant of qualified immunity to the school because of the “unla...

Vaping remains a significant health hazard, and school administrators are at wits' end in attempting to combat the problem. While solutions are in order, proposed solutions to the vaping epidemic cannot come at the expense of students' rights. That's exactly what vape-detecting sensors placed in ...

A recently signed executive order takes aim at disparate-impact liability, making it significantly more difficult to file systemic racism and sexism claims against colleges and universities. Disparate-impact liability allows individuals to challenge ostensibly neutral policies as being discrimin...

The Trump administration announced several new executive orders in April, including a few that target diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. These policies govern essential rights and protections for student groups that have been historically marginalized and/or underrepresented, raisin...

A district superintendent was recently placed on administrative leave following abuse allegations involving special education students, in a recent news story that highlights the painful challenges families face when protecting vulnerable children. This concerning case demonstrates what can happ...

At least 15 colleges located in the State of Florida have confirmed that they have signed agreements with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce immigration law on their campuses. The agreements essentially deputize campus police to act on behalf of ICE. This alarming devel...

It isn't unusual for the justices of the United States Supreme Court to disagree about the nuances of a case. Yet, when it is unclear how the justices will ultimately rule in a given matter, those who are likely to be affected by the outcome may understandably feel anxious until a decision is for...

Since taking office in January, both President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have made the news for revoking student visas for minor offenses and policy disagreements. However, in a sudden policy shift, the Department of Justice announced in court that immigration officials had ...

When Harvard stood firm in the face of public pressure over how it handled student protests, it was hailed as a defender of free speech. But weeks later, headlines suggested something else—suspensions, administrative walk-backs, and a growing sense that federal politics had taken root in campus d...

School discipline policies are changing yet again, with new federal action aiming to overhaul how schools handle student behavior. For families, these shifts can mean confusion, frustration, and real consequences for students' learning and safety. If your child's rights are at stake, you need cl...

A March 2025 federal appeals court decision highlights the importance of due process rights for students accused of misconduct. In the case of K.J. by & through Johnson v. Jackson, 127 F.4th 1239 (9th Cir. 2025), the court ruled that the school had violated the due process rights of a student who...

Following studies and research on how to improve Title IX in California, the state has passed several new laws. There are also pending bills, and these changes mean that anyone accused of a Title IX violation in California may be facing different laws or requirements. Intended to prevent sexual ...

The federal government has recently made big changes to K-12 schools, and the introduction of the Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025 (ECCA) is one of them. Supported primarily by Republican lawmakers, the plan essentially encourages the use of alternative educational institutions, especi...

It has been reported that a recent study published in PLOS ONE examined the adverse impact of sexual misconduct allegations on accused scholars' rates of citation. The study identifies what its authors call a “citation penalty” that accrued to scientists who were accused of sexual misconduct. The...

It is no secret that engaging in academic misconduct, or cheating, is rampant in high schools and universities. Although cheating has been a problem for a long time, as a result of AI, electronic devices, and other technology, it has never been easier to cut a corner and engage in academic miscon...

A Long Island school district is facing a federal lawsuit brought by the parents of two middle-school students who allege that the school district tolerated repeated instances of bullying directed by students towards the two children. The lawsuit alleges that the two children, who are twins, “exp...

You've worked hard to earn your college degree, and finally, walking the stage on graduation day is a huge achievement. For that reason, it can be disconcerting to hear that long after graduation, a college degree can be revoked. While degree revocations aren't common, when it happens to you, it ...

Over the past several years, California has sought to study its implementation of Title IX with a goal of passing laws that go above the federal requirements. Two of these studies focused on the California State University system (CSU) while the other looked at all three of the state's college sy...

Chester Community Charter School was supposed to be safe. It wasn't. Staffers at Chester are accused of laying hands on kids in all the wrong ways—restraints that weren't about safety but control. Small arms pinned. Little bodies held down. Fear echoing louder than any lesson. And employees alleg...

Smartphones and smartwatches are everywhere, keeping us connected, organized, and entertained, serving as our constant companions throughout modern life. However, when these smart devices accompany students into the classroom, they raise questions about academic honesty and integrity and can lead...

Five students from Assumption University in Worcester, Massachusetts, are facing criminal charges after allegedly luring a 22-year-old man to campus on the pretext of meeting one of them, then accusing him of being a predator seeking underage sex, chasing him and attacking him while filming the i...

Academic integrity is vital for schools. Tools like plagiarism detectors and proctoring systems monitor students with great attention. While these tools aim for fairness, they can make mistakes. Students often face wrongful accusations based on flawed AI results. How Universities Use Software to...

Playful pranks, often intended as harmless fun activities for students, are meant to foster camaraderie or even bonding among the participants. However, these pranks can sometimes “cross a line,” putting the prankster at risk of facing disciplinary actions and possible suspension or expulsion fro...