California is a diverse state, with many different cultures, nationalities and languages. But what if parents do not speak English? How are they to read a report card or understand
Schools may legally question students to investigate bullying, ask about fights, or look into broken school rules. But, should students talk when questioned? Students Can Incriminate Themselves A school investigation
When a school expulsion is looming, any winning argument can save the day. If a law is breached, a door may open to attack a student expulsion based on the
School discipline impacts thousands of students every day. What is the difference between punishments such as suspension, expulsion, detention, activity restrictions and otherwise? Here are some basics. Who’s Has Authority
One sure way to be recommended for expulsion from a California school is to bring explosives in a student backpack. Students should not give pipe bombs to other students, make
Sometimes schools over-suspend students, meaning they suspend students more than they should. This practice may breach a student’s legal rights, as many students are entitled to an alternative punishment prior
Lately I have been hearing about high school students being suspended, transferred and punished harshly for academic dishonesty issues. Is it too harsh to suspend a high schooler for cheating?
Typically, any student who has a weapon, knife, or dangerous object at school will be placed up for expulsion or suspension. However, there is an odd, and unique exception written
School expulsions have many moving parts and are more complex than they may appear. But what REALLY makes an expulsion official? What is the very last stop before a school
Did you ever have something stolen from you at school? I did- some really cool new gym shoes from my PE (Physical Education) locker. I was so sad! What about
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