Making the Grade: Advocating for Fair School Funding in the States
Late last year, Education Law Center released the newest edition of Making the Grade: How Fair is School…
Research Evidence Against Dismantling the U.S. Education Department: How to Strengthen Support for Students with Disabilities
The role of the U.S. Department of Education in enforcing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is…
Civil Rights Groups Applaud Oklahoma Charter School Board for Rejecting Nation’s First Religious Public School
A coalition of civil rights organizations today applauded the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board for rejecting Ben Gamla…
Newly Introduced School Facilities Bond Legislation Targets Urgent Infrastructure Needs
Education Law Center applauds Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz for introducing legislation that would authorize a statewide bond…
ELC Calls on New York State Legislature to Reform School Funding Formula
On January 29, Education Law Center submitted written testimony to the New York State Legislature’s Joint Budget Hearing…
Civil Rights Groups Urge Oklahoma Officials to Reject Application for Ben Gamla Religious Public Charter School
A coalition of civil rights organizations today urged the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board to reject Ben Gamla…
Federal Court Allows Tennessee Parents and Faith Leaders to Participate in Lawsuit to Oppose Religious Public School
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — Five taxpayers in Knox County, Tennessee, who support public education and church-state separation have…
Tennessee Parents and Faith Leaders Seek to Block Religious Public School
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — Five Knox County taxpayers dedicated to supporting public education and the separation of church…
Timely Research Evidence to Support Federal Assistance for English Learners
The role that the federal government plays in improving educational opportunities for students across the U.S. has been…
Defending Public Schools and Students Nationwide: ELC’s 2025 Wrapped
As 2025 comes to a close, Education Law Center is reflecting on a year of increasing challenges, but also meaningful…