Although students often have some forewarning before being disciplined or dismissed, they often wait until the initial decision is finalized to seek help. In additional to creating more anxiety, delaying can reduce the student’s chances of success. Hiring a lawyer...
Bullying is a nationally recognized problem facing elementary, middle and secondary schools. It is recognized that bullying can cause profound consequences and injuries for its victims. The Pennsylvania Legislature has enacted a law requiring public schools to...
Your child has been diagnosed with a learning disorder, and that’s evolved into the need for an individualized education program (IEP) at school. Ideally, you and your child’s educators will be on the same page -- but life is usually far from ideal. Many educators act...
In early April of this year, the state treasurer confirmed that the Pennsylvania School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) is being investigated by federal authorities for improprieties. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reportedly looking into the way the...
Freedom of religion is one of the most crucial civil liberties for those living in the United States. Your right to your faith has protection under the First Amendment. Many times, people take for granted their right to believe what they want and to worship how they...
College is an investment of at least tens of thousands of dollars, all with the goal of securing a better career or higher income later in life. Students have to pay for tuition, books and often for additional costs assessed by their college or university to secure...
When your child struggles at school, you can feel like you have failed them as a parent. Getting them an accurate medical evaluation and diagnosis when appropriate can really turn things around for a child with special needs. Whether your grade school student is...
If you think back to when your school first notified you of your admission, you'll likely remember them providing you with a student handbook to read and then sign off saying that you'd done so. While you may have glossed over its contents, you probably shouldn't...
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed that it would hear a case about whether a school may punish children for off-campus speech. This First Amendment issue came up in a case involving a cheerleader in Pennsylvania. According to the story, the junior varsity cheerleader was...
Your child works hard to get good grades in college. They have put forward as much effort as possible, seeking out tutoring and assistance from their professors. Despite that, their grades are not reflecting the hard work put in. If your child confided in you about...
