School discipline can be imposed even if a student is innocent. If an elementary, junior high or high school student ...
Category: bullying

How Long Can A School Expulsion Go? Q & AHow Long Can A School Expulsion Go? Q & A
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Many times when a public school student faces expulsion, there ...

Bullying Blunders Can Lead To Disastrous School Suspensions and ExpulsionsBullying Blunders Can Lead To Disastrous School Suspensions and Expulsions
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Do you remember the school bully? Or, maybe you ...

Fighting School Suspensions For First OffensesFighting School Suspensions For First Offenses
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 If a student receives a school suspension, fighting it ...

When Your Child Tells You School Staff Are Treating Them Wrong- Should You Believe Them?When Your Child Tells You School Staff Are Treating Them Wrong- Should You Believe Them?
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Has your son or daughter told you they are ...

Student Electronic Posts Online (In Public Or Private Groups, Chats, And Texts) Are Not Really Private And May Bring PunishmentStudent Electronic Posts Online (In Public Or Private Groups, Chats, And Texts) Are Not Really Private And May Bring Punishment
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995Students frequently post things online, make snarky comments to friends, and ...

School Sexual Bullying Online Is ExpellableSchool Sexual Bullying Online Is Expellable
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Student bullying and sexual bullying are offenses that get students ...

When A Bullied Student Becomes A Target For School DisciplineWhen A Bullied Student Becomes A Target For School Discipline
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Over the years, I have heard many terrible stories, ...

When In Doubt Go To The School DistrictWhen In Doubt Go To The School District
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Are you frustrated that your school’s Principal or Vice ...

Bullying And Cyberbullying – You Must Report It To The SchoolBullying And Cyberbullying – You Must Report It To The School
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995Bullying at school is certainly in the news. Just this week ...