Education Policy and Student Rights

Federal judges are split, with at least two federal circuits applying different standards for when schools can punish teenagers’ speech. Some rulings extend strong First Amendment protection to off-campus and online speech, while others defer more to school safety and disruption concerns. This article explains the key cases driving the divide and what it means […]

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a written document that creates a learning plan for children who need special education services. This legal document maps out the specific support, goals, and services a student will receive to help them succeed in school. Who Needs an IEP? Students who qualify for an IEP have one or […]