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
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
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
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,
There are many serious issues in California schools. One devastating offense involves student sexual assault, which can end in school expulsion and criminal charges. Sexual assaults harm everyone involved. What
Why can’t restorative justice replace suspension or expulsion all the time in schools? When is it just not enough? What if the student victims want more punishment? When Restorative Justice
California schools have started implementing “restorative justice” to reduce out of school punishments, such as suspension and expulsion. What is restorative justice, and is it better than a school suspension?
In PR (public relations), one old adage is “know your audience.” Just WHO are you trying to sell something to or convince? With students facing expulsion, the people they need
When a student in elementary, middle or high school faces removal from their school and school district (aka a school expulsion), they need to know their enemies. One of these
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