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Colleges and universities, facing declining enrollment due to dwindling numbers of recent high school graduates, are increasingly marketing to nontraditional students. However, these colleges have failed to put processes in place...

Artificial intelligence, or AI, has been on our technological horizon for decades, but over the past several years, public awareness—and use—of AI in a wide array of applications has skyrocketed. One of the most important and...

Does the extension of tenure clocks widen the gap between white, male academics and female assistant professors and faculty of color? For all tenure-related issues, contact The Education Team at the LLF National Law Firm. We can...

No matter your child’s age, it can be extremely overwhelming to learn they have been accused of a hate crime at school. However, the number of hate crimes occurring at elementary and secondary schools across the U.S. has...

Whenever you send your child to school, you hope the teachers and administrators are protecting them from negative experiences. However, according to data recently released by the FBI, schools are now the third most common place...

A new study indicates that college and university students facing discrimination are far more likely to report stressors negatively affecting their mental health than others. Although institutions of higher education are grappling...

When most folks think about college dorm rooms, a clean, organized, and sweet-smelling space isn’t the first image that springs to mind. While there are certainly many students who do keep their rooms tidy, the stereotype is...

As we approach the first anniversary of the introduction of ChatGPT, many schools and media outlets are reporting on the current status of AI technology in schools and predicting future trends. Five factors will shape AI’s...

In today’s evolved society, we’d all like to believe that racial bias does not play a role in K-12 education. Unfortunately, these biases — whether conscious or subconscious —continue to affect students daily....

In recent years, numerous Title IX officials across the country have been accused of disregarding fundamental due process protections for individuals falsely accused of misconduct. These lapses in fairness have given rise to...

Maybe it didn’t seem like a big deal at the time. You made a few changes to your transcript, and you didn’t think you would ever get caught. But now you’ve been caught, or you’re worried that you might be,...

For more than a year, Professor Thomas Meixner and other faculty members at The University of Arizona warned the school that ousted former grad student Murad Dervish was dangerous, and they begged the University to protect them....

Freedom of speech is an integral part of education. At all student levels, being able to freely express your opinions and beliefs is not only a constitutional right but also crucial for academic development. Freedom of speech in...

In yet another instance of a school accused of violating the rights of one of its students, the University of Maryland has been sued by a student after he was suspended on sexual assault grounds – even after, his complaint...

As we’ve noted in several recent LLF National Law Firm Student Discipline Defense blog posts, disciplinary procedures followed by colleges across the country are coming under fire on a number of grounds. A recent case from...

For many people, social media is a part of everyday life. Educators and other school employees are no exception, sharing their opinions and photos of their families like anyone else. When it comes to posting about so-called...

Mental health as a student is crucial for academic success. A student of any age benefits in the classroom when they have strong mental health. Schools, colleges, and universities have long recognized this importance and have...

While social media platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, X, YouTube, and Facebook can be valuable tools for learning and connection, nursing and medical students must exercise extreme caution. While students may be used to...

College hijinks make for some very funny movies—Legally Blond, Slackers, Revenge of the Nerds, Animal House, Pitch Perfect, The Water Boy, Accepted—but they’re not always as amusing in real life. That’s especially...

So, you’ve worked hard and managed to secure a ROTC or other military scholarship, but now that scholarship is at risk because you have been accused of misconduct.   If you’re worried that you might lose your...