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Teacher Not Saved by the Bell in Student Liability Claim

Blog post about a school and teacher's liability for a student's injuries sustained in an assault less than a minute after the school dismissal.

State Approves $10.9 Million Grant for School Tech Overhaul

Blog post on the Connecticut State Bond Commission approving a $10.9 million grant for public schools to increase access to computers and the internet for students.

Lacrosse Goes to Player’s Head in School Injury Claim

Blog post on the liability of a school for injuries sustained by a student at lacrosse practice.

CT Court Offers Bullied Student No Redress

Blog post about a case where a family suing on claims of bullying was unable to collect damages from the town's school board.

Parents Hold Private School Liable for Student's Self-Inflicted Injury

Article on a case brought against a private catholic school due to the excessive bullying of one of the students that led her to harming herself.

Student Contests School Immunity in Unsupervised Detention Injury

Blog post on the immunity of a school in a case where a student was sexually assaulted in an unsupervised detention.

America's Top Bullying Awards, Verdicts and Settlements

Blog post detailing some of the largest awards in bullying cases.

Congress Divided Over Every Child Succeeds Act

Blog post on the debate in Congress over the Every Child Succeeds Act.

Connecticut Passes Anti-Bullying Law: Increases Accountability

Blog post about the anti-bullying law passed by Connecticut in 2011.

School Fails in Obligations to Bullied Disabled Student

Blog post on a school failing to provide adequate protection to a disabled student against bullying.

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