In 2024, the legislature finally issued a clear rule on school recesses and the fact that kids get them (at least at the elementary level). This is a relief, but
Charter schools are public schools, and can be wonderful alternatives to the typical public school. ANY California student can apply to attend any California charter, even if the school is
If a student is facing a school suspension, and appealing or challenging it, what arguments can parents make to stop or reverse it? It will depend on the situation, and
Sometimes a university can make a student feel like their woes are invalid and not worth their time. But why? And what can a college student just trying to survive
When a student is up for expulsion, do Principals sometimes lie, pretending to be against the expulsion when they really aren’t? Yes. Can a Principal be trusted when they say
Far too often I hear about students bullied at school with nothing done, despite a school being aware of the continuing trauma. It can become unbearable for a bullied student
Have you ever felt gaslit by someone? When you think you understand something, but clearly you don’t? This is sometimes how parents feel with CIF and high school sports transfers.
Many parents think that school expulsions will simply be issued IF a student did it. But are they right? Most expulsions have “secondary findings” which a school board or expulsion
Has a student you love been harassed by a school staff member, punished unfairly, bullied by security, or is a someone on campus treating you, the parent, poorly? You may
When a public school student is accused or accuses another student of sexual harassment, Title IX (Title 9) kicks in. Title IX is a federal civil rights law that public
School expulsions are terrifying. Why? They are unknown and pretty serious. But, if you pull back the curtain, and take the mystery away, expulsion hearings are easier to confront. So,
Non-public schools (aka NPS’s) are somewhat controversial, as they are schools separate from “regular” mainstream schools, for special needs students. Most students never enter an NPS. However, there are times
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