Education Law
Quick Rework of School Law on the Way http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2014/12/15/kline-expect-quick-rework-of-school-law-in-2015/
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Dec
Free Speech and Education
Read: Pompeo Opinion It is well settled that the First Amendment right to free speech exists in the university classroom – even when a student’s viewpoint clashes with the professor. The lesson here is that if a state college or university professor opens up a classroom debate to all viewpoints, then the professor cannot then punish the student for expressing a viewpoint the professor deems inflammatory and offensive. The state college or university is not free to interfere with speech for [...]
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Nov
Cabinet Report: Deconstructing Classroom Seating
Cabinet Report: Deconstructing Classroom Seating Read More: http://www.cabinetreport.com/curriculum-instruction/deconstructing-classroom-seating
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Oct
Education Law: Some Harvard Professors Oppose Policy on Assaults
Some Harvard Professors Oppose Policy on Assaults This highlights the dynamic between victim rights and the Accused’s rights under Title IX and due process. Read More From The New York Times
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Oct
Education Law: Pennsylvania District Settles
Pennsylvania district settles “I ♥ boobies” bracelet suit, agrees to pay ACLU $385,000 Students do have First Amendment rights to support worthy causes, even when the message has the potential to offend. Read More from Legal Clips
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Oct
Education Law: Wasted School Time Forces Court Intervention
Wasted School Time Forces Court Intervention Read More from Cabinet Report
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Oct
Education Law in Oregon: Sheridan mom wants answers after son broke neck at school
Sheridan mom wants answers after son broke neck at school Read Source Article from KATU
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Oct
Our Office Has Moved!
Kivel & Howard LLP Has Moved Our physical address is now: Kivel & Howard LLP US Bancorp Tower 111 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 1900 Portland, Oregon 97204 Please note that we are now on the 19th floor of the US Bancorp Tower
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Oct
Education Law: ‘Sexting’ Investigation at Coachella High School
Sexting Investigation at Coachella High School Source Article: The Desert Sun With the school year underway and students in the routine of school, homework, and socializing, now is a good time for parents to discuss the issues of privacy and appropriate communication. This story is a good reminder that students in public schools have little to no rights to privacy for District provided equipment including computers and iPads, and that forwarding inappropriate texts can be a form of bullying and sexual [...]
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Sep
Education Law: Florida Court Dismisses Teachers Union Suit
Florida court dismisses teachers union suit challenging law expanding state’s voucher program Judge’s decision helps pave the way for a good voucher system to help Florida’s system of education innovate and meet the needs of some of its most deserving students. Read More on THE Source
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Sep
Education Law: Search of Student’s Cell Phone Violates Fourth Amendment Rights
Search of Student’s Cell Phone Violates Fourth Amendment Rights Subsequent to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Riley v. California, a court has held that searching a cell phone is not reasonable under the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution. This is the right result and public school children should enjoy the right to privacy in their cell phones. Read more: NSBA
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Sep
Education: School police across the country receive excess military weapons and gear
School police across the country receive excess military weapons and gear Schools do not need to be weaponized by the Federal Government. Why does a public school district need a grenade launcher? Source: Washington Post Article