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Frustrated parents, Asian-Americans, gays, venture capitalists, even teachers aim to oust “radical” board
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The Tarnished Shield of Qualified Immunity
Cases involving teachers, principals, and school board members have been central to the evolution of a legal doctrine that also often protects abusive police from financial liability.
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Schooling Qualified Immunity
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As Unions and Public Officials Push to Keep Schools Closed, Parents Fight Back
Lawsuits on behalf of special needs students, private school parents have greatest chance of success
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A Fertile Period for Education Reform?
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As governor, secretary of education, and senator, Alexander had vast influence.
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The Title IX Spotlight Shifts from the Campus to the Schoolhouse
New federal rules aim at preventing sexual harassment and assault in elementary and secondary education
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Threats to quality and innovation outweigh benefit of increased access.
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