SCHOOL SAFETY

Aug 30, 2022 | General

During the Obama administration, the federal Department of Education began an unprecedented intervention into America’s classrooms. Federal bureaucrats issued guidance to, and threatened investigation of, state and local school officials to force changes in...

K-12 FINANCE

Aug 30, 2022 | General

Current school funding is a complex combination of state, local and federal aid. Funding in districts is largely based on antiquated revenue limits that have cemented in place funding gaps for 25 years. Students are worth more, or less, depending on where they happen...

COVID-19 AND EDUCATION

Aug 30, 2022 | General

The COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the United States in early 2020 – quickly disrupting every element of American life. K-12 education seemingly changed overnight. School buildings closed and students and teachers were forced to arrange virtual learning on the...

Faust v. Vilsack

Aug 22, 2022 | General

Case Name: Faust v. Vilsack Type of Case: Equality Under the Law Court: Eastern District of Wisconsin Case Number:  Filed On: April 29, 2021 Current Status: U.S. District Judge William Griesbach issued a temporary restraining order on June 10, 2021 halting payments in...

Vitolo v. Guzman

Aug 22, 2022 | Equality, General, Law

Case Name: Vitolo v. Guzman Type of Case: Equality Under the Law Court: Eastern District of Tennessee Case Number:  Filed On: May 12, 2021 Current Status: A divided panel of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an injunction pending appeal on May 27, 2021. Press...