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#retaliation

Florida mom of trans student sues school district, claiming retaliation and violation of rights

Jessica Norton sues Broward County schools for retaliation after filing a lawsuit against Florida's trans-exclusionary sports law.
Allegations of wrongful investigation and discipline highlight potential violations of Title IX protections for educators.

Teacher wins whistleblower suit against Oregon school

Eileen Brennock won a whistleblower lawsuit against her school district for retaliation after advocating for LGBTQ+ students.

Florida mom of trans student sues school district, claiming retaliation and violation of rights

Jessica Norton sues Broward County schools for retaliation after filing a lawsuit against Florida's trans-exclusionary sports law.
Allegations of wrongful investigation and discipline highlight potential violations of Title IX protections for educators.

Teacher wins whistleblower suit against Oregon school

Eileen Brennock won a whistleblower lawsuit against her school district for retaliation after advocating for LGBTQ+ students.
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#parental-responsibility

Bromley mum with mental health issues slapped with fine after child missed school

A mother was fined for her child's prolonged school absence of over seven months, highlighting the legal obligations of parents regarding education.

Bromley mum fined after failing to regularly send child, 9, to school

A mother was fined for her child's prolonged absence from school, highlighting legal responsibilities of parents regarding education.

Bromley mum with mental health issues slapped with fine after child missed school

A mother was fined for her child's prolonged school absence of over seven months, highlighting the legal obligations of parents regarding education.

Bromley mum fined after failing to regularly send child, 9, to school

A mother was fined for her child's prolonged absence from school, highlighting legal responsibilities of parents regarding education.
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#first-amendment

The country's largest publishers sue Florida over school book bans

Florida's law allowing book removals for sexual content has sparked a lawsuit over free speech rights, targeting numerous iconic works.

Louisiana requires Ten Commandments to be displayed in public classrooms

Louisiana's Governor signed a law mandating Ten Commandments display in public classrooms, sparking church-state separation debates.

Judge blocks La. law putting Ten Commandments in classrooms

A federal judge blocks a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments postings in public classrooms, ruling it unconstitutional under the First Amendment.

The Countdown To Fifth Circuit Mandating Every Student Stare At The 10 Commandments Has Begun

The Louisiana law requiring display of the 10 Commandments in schools was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge for its religious intent.

8th Circuit allows Iowa book ban to take effect but rules for challengers on First Amendment issue

The 8th Circuit Court allows Iowa's book ban to proceed while permitting further First Amendment challenges to the law.

Judge rules straight, cis principal can't be the victim of anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination - LGBTQ Nation

A school principal's protections against retaliation for LGBTQ advocacy were denied by a federal judge based on her non-marginalized status.

The country's largest publishers sue Florida over school book bans

Florida's law allowing book removals for sexual content has sparked a lawsuit over free speech rights, targeting numerous iconic works.

Louisiana requires Ten Commandments to be displayed in public classrooms

Louisiana's Governor signed a law mandating Ten Commandments display in public classrooms, sparking church-state separation debates.

Judge blocks La. law putting Ten Commandments in classrooms

A federal judge blocks a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments postings in public classrooms, ruling it unconstitutional under the First Amendment.

The Countdown To Fifth Circuit Mandating Every Student Stare At The 10 Commandments Has Begun

The Louisiana law requiring display of the 10 Commandments in schools was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge for its religious intent.

8th Circuit allows Iowa book ban to take effect but rules for challengers on First Amendment issue

The 8th Circuit Court allows Iowa's book ban to proceed while permitting further First Amendment challenges to the law.

Judge rules straight, cis principal can't be the victim of anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination - LGBTQ Nation

A school principal's protections against retaliation for LGBTQ advocacy were denied by a federal judge based on her non-marginalized status.
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For-profit colleges lose appeal to stop debt relief settlement

For-profit colleges lost their appeal to challenge a settlement that canceled $6 billion in student loans for over 200,000 borrowers.

County school superintendent protests firing

Superintendent Mary Ann Dewan's legal challenge against her termination by the Board of Education emphasizes her status as a public official.

Saying parents have 'right to know,' Huntington Beach sues to block state law on trans student privacy

Huntington Beach is suing California to block a law protecting students' gender identity privacy from parental notification, citing concerns over parental rights.
#south-africa

South Africa school language law stirs Afrikaans learning debate

The Basic Education Laws Amendment Act is designed to promote multilingual education and address racial inequalities but has sparked substantial controversy regarding Afrikaans schooling.

What's South Africa's new school language law and why is it controversial?

The BELA law's language policies are contentious, particularly among Afrikaans speakers fearing an erosion of their mother tongue.

South Africa school language law stirs Afrikaans learning debate

The Basic Education Laws Amendment Act is designed to promote multilingual education and address racial inequalities but has sparked substantial controversy regarding Afrikaans schooling.

What's South Africa's new school language law and why is it controversial?

The BELA law's language policies are contentious, particularly among Afrikaans speakers fearing an erosion of their mother tongue.
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South Carolina parents can't spend public money on private schools anymore

Taxpayer money for private school tuition in South Carolina is unconstitutional, affirming the commitment to public education.
#lgbtq-rights

John Green, Toni Morrison, Jodi Picoult, Colleen Hoover among most banned authors in Iowa

Iowa enacted a law banning books with sex acts and limiting LGBTQ+ content, leading to the removal of nearly 3,400 titles from schools.

Federal judge slaps down state's vague law that may have banned teaching Toni Morrison's "Beloved" - LGBTQ Nation

A federal court ruled New Hampshire's classroom censorship law unconstitutional, protecting LGBTQ+ and anti-racist discussions in schools.

John Green, Toni Morrison, Jodi Picoult, Colleen Hoover among most banned authors in Iowa

Iowa enacted a law banning books with sex acts and limiting LGBTQ+ content, leading to the removal of nearly 3,400 titles from schools.

Federal judge slaps down state's vague law that may have banned teaching Toni Morrison's "Beloved" - LGBTQ Nation

A federal court ruled New Hampshire's classroom censorship law unconstitutional, protecting LGBTQ+ and anti-racist discussions in schools.
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Judge rules queer teachers have a right to use their chosen pronouns in First Amendment victory

Federal judge orders Florida to allow transgender teacher to use preferred pronouns in school
Lawsuit filed against Florida's HB 1069 citing violation of civil rights and constitutional amendments
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