Legal Articles, Civil & Human Rights
Special Education and the Transition to Post-Secondary Life
Blog post on the process of transitioning special education students to life after public school.
Parents Contest Adequacy of Disabled Student's Education Plan
Blog post about the parents of a Connecticut student contesting the adequacy of their child's education plan under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Constant Bullying Deprives Disabled Girl of Appropriate Education, Says Court
Blog post about a NY case where the bullying of a girl with special education needs was determined to have deprived her of her right to an appropriate education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Court Rejects Student's Privacy Claim After Alleged Threats
Article about a case where a student filed claims of personal injury and constitutional violations for not getting a hearing following a suspension for threats made against other students.
US Supreme Court's Announces Strong Position Against Sexual Harassment
Blog post on the Supreme Court's strong stance against sexual harassment.
Title IX: The Federal Ban On Sexual Discrimination
Blog post on federal law banning sexual discrimination.
Discrimination and Harassment: Distinctions and Similarities
Blog post on some of the key differences between harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
Teachers Take Hard Line Against Sexual Harassment on Campus
Blog post on the sensitive distinction between freedom of speech and what types of speech should be regulated on college campuses.
Body Camera Laws Shows Promise in Curbing Sexual Harassment
Blog post on the effectiveness of body cameras on police officers reducing instances of sexual harassment.