The court ruled 4-3 against the white applicant challenging the University of Texas at Austin plan in a case closely watched for its implications both in higher education and for similar school district efforts. View full post on The School Law Blog – Education Week #pso #htcs #b4inc
Supreme Court 4-4 Tie Blocks Obama Plan for Deportation Relief for Some Parents
The justices’ 4-4 vote means a lower court ruling blocking the administration’s plan is upheld without an opinion in a cased being watched in the education community. View full post on The School Law Blog – Education Week #pso #htcs #b4inc
Supreme Court Nominee Leads Ceremony for School Where He Tutors
Judge Merrick Garland told graduating 5th graders from the elementary school where he has tutored for 18 years that they can achieve their dreams through hard work. View full post on The School Law Blog – Education Week #pso #htcs #b4inc
U.S. Supreme Court Seeks Views on Level of ‘Benefit’ Required in Special Education
The justices ask the Obama administration whether it should take up a case about the level of benefit required under federal special education law. View full post on The School Law Blog – Education Week #pso #htcs #b4inc
U.S. Supreme Court Enters Legal Battle Over Design of Cheerleader Uniforms
The justices will weigh a copyright dispute over the design of cheerleader uniforms between the industry leader and an upstart company. View full post on The School Law Blog – Education Week #pso #htcs #b4inc
U.S. Supreme Court Strengthens Public-Employee Speech Protections
The justices give greater protection to teachers and other public employees from adverse job actions based on superiors’ perceptions of the workers’ First Amendment activities. View full post on The School Law Blog – Education Week #pso #htcs #b4inc
Supreme Court Hears States’ Challenge to Obama Immigration Program
In a case with implications for schools, the justices weigh the program that offers relief from deportation for unauthorized immigrant parents of U.S. children. View full post on The School Law Blog – Education Week #pso #htcs #b4inc
Book Examines 1994 Supreme Court Case on School District for Hasidic Sect
The Curious Case of Kiryas Joel recounts the battle over a school district established by New York State for a Satmar Hasidic sect. View full post on The School Law Blog – Education Week #pso #htcs #b4inc
N.H. Supreme Court Backs School Counselor on Abortion Advice to Student
A school district must reinstate a counselor who clashed with her principal over a student’s desire to terminate her pregnancy, the New Hampshire high court rules. View full post on The School Law Blog – Education Week #pso #htcs #b4inc
After Friedrichs, What’s Next for Teachers’ Unions in the Supreme Court?
Other cases involving public employee unions and agency fees for non-members are in the pipeline, and could reach the court in a year or two. View full post on The School Law Blog – Education Week #pso #htcs #b4inc