COVID-19 AND STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Education Law Center has released a new publication, COVID-19 and Students with Disabilities: Frequently Asked Questions, to respond…
NEVADA NEEDS A REAL SCHOOL FUNDING FORMULA, NOW MORE THAN EVER
Education Law Center today released a report, “Nevada’s New Formula is an Opportunity Not to be Lost,” arguing…
ELC ASKS ATTORNEY GENERAL TO DIRECT NJDOE TO REJECT SECRETARY DEVOS’ ILLEGAL GUIDANCE ON CARES ACT FUNDS
In a June 3 letter, Education Law Center calls on New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal to …
DISMANTLING INSTITUTIONAL RACISM
Education Law Center stands with the many individuals and organizations expressing sadness and outrage and demanding justice after…
ELC VIRTUAL EDUCATION JUSTICE LECTURE EXPLORES ADVOCACY RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC
On May 28, Education Law Center hosted the 11th annual Education Justice Lecture as a virtual panel discussion. The…
SCHOOL FINANCE LITIGATION UPDATE: DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, AND NEW MEXICO
By Wendy Lecker The crucial role of school finance lawsuits has increased with the need to provide adequate…
LAWSUIT CHALLENGES NORTH CAROLINA LAW ALLOWING BREAKAWAY, SEGREGATED CHARTER SCHOOLS
By Wendy Lecker Parents and civil rights groups in North Carolina have sued the State challenging a law…
NEW JERSEY MUST REJECT EDUCATION SECRETARY DEVOS’ ADVICE TO GIVE EMERGENCY COVID-19 FUNDS EVEN TO WEALTHY PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Education Law Center is urging New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to firmly reject a non-binding directive from U.S….
NEW JERSEY DISTRICTS CAN’T DEMAND WAIVERS IN RETURN FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has issued a firm prohibition to school districts against conditioning special…
ILLINOIS ADVOCATES CALL ON GOVERNOR TO DIRECT FEDERAL EMERGENCY FUNDS TO AT-RISK, MARGINALIZED STUDENTS
Illinois advocates are urging Governor J.B. Pritzker and State Board of Education Superintendent Carmen Ayala to prioritize school…