In Pursuit of Education Equity
ELC pursues justice and equity for public school students by enforcing their right to a high-quality education in safe, equitable, non-discriminatory, integrated, and well-funded learning environments. To achieve these goals, we engage in litigation, research and data analysis, policy advocacy, communications, and strategic partnerships and collaborations.
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PFPS and Allies Urge Federal Appellate Court to Uphold Maine Law Protecting LGBTQ+ Students
Public Funds Public Schools (PFPS) and a large group of allies have filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief in Crosspoint…
New ELC Report: Fix the Contradiction in the Local Share to Improve School Funding in NJ
New Jersey’s property tax cap, a law aimed at minimizing annual increases in residents’ property tax bills, is…
ACLU-MI, Education Law Center, and White & Case Reach Groundbreaking Agreement in Flint Special Education Class Action Lawsuit
The agreement creates and funds an innovative special education teacher pipeline partnership between Flint schools and the University…
ELC Calls for Comprehensive Review of New York’s Foundation Aid Formula
Education Law Center is calling on the State of New York to undertake a rigorous review of its…
South Carolina Supreme Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Private School Vouchers
In a major victory for public school students in South Carolina—and across the country—the South Carolina Supreme Court has struck…
Class Action Monitor Recommends Release of Newark Public Schools from “Child Find” Compliance Monitoring
Education Law Center is pleased to report that Newark Public Schools (NPS) has achieved substantial compliance with federal…
Tools for Parents and Advocates
Learn about laws, regulations and advocacy tools in our guides on special education, discipline, residency, homeless students, and bullying.
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