The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a “Dear Colleague Letter” on Friday, February 14, in which it set out the new administration’s interpretation of nondiscrimination obligations for educational institutions that receive federal funding. The Letter warns […]
As we shared in a previous alert, in early February, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” which restricts transgender women and girls from participating in women’s athletic competitions and threatens to rescind federal […]
Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has indicated that his administration is prioritizing dismantling or at least fundamentally re-shaping the U.S. Department of Education. President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, began her confirmation hearing on […]
Last week was another busy week for the White House, with several notable Executive Orders and more agency leadership changes. As we reported in our previous Week in Review, these sweeping changes are expected given the new administration. To help […]
Some of us measure our year in weeks, months, or, for the readers of this article, likely by the school calendar. The Supreme Court, however, has its own measurement. The Court operates, hears cases, and issues rulings each year beginning […]
Thank you to those of you who were able to join us on January 29, 2025 for our webinar addressing how schools can prepare for immigration enforcement activities of ICE and federal agencies. For those K-12 school districts that desire […]
It is no secret that whenever there is a change in the Oval Office it is common for the incoming administration to implement quick and widespread changes to effectuate campaign promises. Indeed, in modern times, newly elected presidents often speak […]
In the evening hours of Monday, January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump fired National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo and Democratic Board member Gwynne Wilcox. While the termination of General Counsel Abruzzo was expected, the termination of […]
