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A recent study conducted by economists from the University of Georgia and the Federal Reserve Board sheds light on the detrimental effects of overscheduling on children’s mental well-being and academic skills. Analyzing data...

Many new college students work for years to get into the school of their dreams—they get great grades and participate in student government, honors courses, and volunteering. After being accepted into a top college, these...

Title IX law is in constant flux, with new rules and legal challenges continuing to shape how schools, colleges, and other institutions handle sex-based misconduct and discrimination.  Our firm closely monitors these...

If you’re a high school or college student, posting on Snapchat, Instagram, or TikTok is likely second nature to you. You’ve literally grown up in the digital age. Your parents may have warned you not to post anything...

Restraint and seclusion should only be a last-resort intervention in our nation’s schools. Yet, a recent WFYI investigation found that the Indiana Department of Education lacked oversight of such practices in schools across...

The COVID-19 pandemic forced colleges and universities nationwide to move toward truncated admission policies, ensuring that more students had an opportunity to reenroll in higher education programs. Due to pauses in standardized...

Four civil rights groups in Texas recently filed a federal complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), accusing the Bonham municipal court and the Bonham Independent School District of intentionally and unfairly...

Schools should only use restraint and seclusion on students in extreme situations. They shouldn’t be used as everyday punishments for minor infractions. A school district in North Carolina, however, seems to have gotten...

Colleges and universities have long encouraged enthusiastic debate amongst their students. But recently, contentious international and domestic political issues have resulted in school disruptions and made it less safe for...

When we hear about unionizing, we might think of Jimmy Hoffa, Amazon warehouses, or others who occupy American industry. However, after recent changes allowing collegiate athletes to capitalize on their names, images, and...

Western Oregon University has announced a major change to its grading policy, which would see professors replace failing grades such as “D-minus” and “F” with a score of “no credit.” The policy change is motivated by...

Since 1995, Texas has required all public school districts to provide disciplinary alternative education programs (DAEPs), which are campuses operated by the school district that are separate from the student’s usual campus....

A controversial bill that would require Indiana colleges and universities to scrutinize the “intellectual diversity” of professors is currently awaiting the governor’s signature. It would require colleges to refuse...

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...