
Midyear Transfers Are Tricky For Athletes Under CIF Rules
Sometimes, high school students change schools midyear and there can be sports consequences. They start at one school (School A), hate it and move to another school (School B). Simple

Sometimes, high school students change schools midyear and there can be sports consequences. They start at one school (School A), hate it and move to another school (School B). Simple

A section 504 meeting is a wonderful thing which can help a student to bridge disability gaps. However, at 504 meetings, sometimes there’s big talk on what accommodations will be

I often defend students who allegedly do wrong in school settings, trying to get rid of or minimize an expulsion recommendation or remove a suspension. When a dangerous object or

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
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