/student-rights Student Rights en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:00:31 GMT /teaching-learning/immigrant-students-rights-a-guide-for-schools-front-office-staff/2024/10 A downloadable guide to help school staff familiarize themselves with immigrant students' rights and schools' responsibilities to them. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:00:31 GMT /teaching-learning/immigrant-students-rights-a-guide-for-schools-front-office-staff/2024/10 /leadership/religion-in-public-schools-explained/2024/08 Public schools cannot promote any particular religion, and they must respect the individual religious beliefs of students and staff. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:47:11 GMT /leadership/religion-in-public-schools-explained/2024/08 /leadership/high-school-athletes-can-profit-from-brand-deals-what-that-means-for-schools/2024/08 Student-athletes in most states can cash in on their name, image, and likeness while still in high school. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:06:41 GMT /leadership/high-school-athletes-can-profit-from-brand-deals-what-that-means-for-schools/2024/08 /policy-politics/court-backs-school-that-barred-students-two-genders-shirt/2024/06 The court said the shirt could be understood to demean transgender and gender-nonconforming students, and administrators could prohibit it. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:55:27 GMT /policy-politics/court-backs-school-that-barred-students-two-genders-shirt/2024/06 /leadership/israel-hamas-war-poses-tough-questions-for-k-12-leaders-too/2024/05 High school students have joined walkouts, while charges of antisemitism in three districts will be the focus of a House hearing this week. Mon, 06 May 2024 22:15:15 GMT /leadership/israel-hamas-war-poses-tough-questions-for-k-12-leaders-too/2024/05 /technology/civil-rights-groups-seek-federal-funding-ban-on-ai-powered-surveillance-tools/2024/04 In a letter to the U.S. Department of Education, the coalition argued these tools could violate students' civil rights. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:25:10 GMT /technology/civil-rights-groups-seek-federal-funding-ban-on-ai-powered-surveillance-tools/2024/04 /teaching-learning/should-students-vote-for-school-boards-the-case-for-lower-voting-ages-in-local-elections/2024/01 Doing so can give students more time to build lifelong voting habits, some advocates say. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:54:20 GMT /teaching-learning/should-students-vote-for-school-boards-the-case-for-lower-voting-ages-in-local-elections/2024/01 /leadership/opinion-an-urgent-message-to-school-leaders-your-arab-and-muslim-students-need-you/2023/10 In the past, Middle East conflicts prompted spikes of anti-Muslim collective blame. It鈥檚 happening again today. Fri, 27 Oct 2023 21:25:16 GMT /leadership/opinion-an-urgent-message-to-school-leaders-your-arab-and-muslim-students-need-you/2023/10 /policy-politics/americas-children-dont-have-a-federal-right-to-education-will-that-ever-change/2023/10 An education scholar is launching a new research and advocacy institute to make the case for a federal right to education. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:49:46 GMT /policy-politics/americas-children-dont-have-a-federal-right-to-education-will-that-ever-change/2023/10 /policy-politics/a-student-lampooned-his-principal-on-instagram-and-got-suspended-now-hes-suing/2023/07 The student argues his posts did not disrupt school and are protected under a Supreme Court decision. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:32:01 GMT /policy-politics/a-student-lampooned-his-principal-on-instagram-and-got-suspended-now-hes-suing/2023/07 /teaching-learning/feds-to-schools-immigrant-students-entitled-to-free-public-education-regardless-of-status/2023/06 The U.S Departments of Justice and Education outline the obligations schools have to immigrant students. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:31:24 GMT /teaching-learning/feds-to-schools-immigrant-students-entitled-to-free-public-education-regardless-of-status/2023/06 /policy-politics/their-district-banned-lets-go-brandon-shirts-now-students-are-suing/2023/05 The Michigan students wore hoodies with the coded message critical of President Biden, which their district says is inappropriate for school. Tue, 02 May 2023 20:43:44 GMT /policy-politics/their-district-banned-lets-go-brandon-shirts-now-students-are-suing/2023/05 /policy-politics/schools-routinely-search-students-for-weapons-under-safety-plans-should-they/2023/03 The recent shooting at a Denver high school involved a student who was subjected to daily patdowns because of a prior disciplinary matter. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 22:18:01 GMT /policy-politics/schools-routinely-search-students-for-weapons-under-safety-plans-should-they/2023/03 /leadership/transgender-student-athletes-just-want-to-play-will-federal-law-assure-they-can/2022/09 As state debates rage, the U.S. Department of Education promises to update Title IX. But details and timing remain uncertain. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 20:30:07 GMT /leadership/transgender-student-athletes-just-want-to-play-will-federal-law-assure-they-can/2022/09 /leadership/texas-school-district-imposes-broad-restrictions-on-transgender-students-rights/2022/09 The policy addresses bathroom use, students' pronouns, and library books, and it prohibits discussion of gender fluidity in the classroom. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 23:03:47 GMT /leadership/texas-school-district-imposes-broad-restrictions-on-transgender-students-rights/2022/09 /policy-politics/guidelines-supporting-trans-students-dont-violate-parents-rights-a-federal-judge-rules/2022/08 A Maryland U.S. district court judge ruled that a policy to protect trans and non-binary students doesn't violate parents' federal rights. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:23:57 GMT /policy-politics/guidelines-supporting-trans-students-dont-violate-parents-rights-a-federal-judge-rules/2022/08 /policy-politics/appeals-court-revives-students-free-speech-suit-over-antisemitic-social-media-post/2022/07 The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit reinstated a case involving an off-campus post referring to the extermination of Jews. Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:48:21 GMT /policy-politics/appeals-court-revives-students-free-speech-suit-over-antisemitic-social-media-post/2022/07 /teaching-learning/students-deepen-access-to-civics-education-in-hard-fought-legal-battle/2022/06 The case didn't establish a federal right to education, but will spark changes in Rhode Island and could spur challenges in other states. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 20:49:52 GMT /teaching-learning/students-deepen-access-to-civics-education-in-hard-fought-legal-battle/2022/06 /leadership/fla-school-board-reverses-decision-to-censor-yearbook-photos-from-dont-say-gay-protest/2022/05 The Seminole County School Board scrapped the plan in response to public backlash. Thu, 12 May 2022 00:55:45 GMT /leadership/fla-school-board-reverses-decision-to-censor-yearbook-photos-from-dont-say-gay-protest/2022/05 /policy-politics/conservatives-checklist-u-s-supreme-court-education-decisions-to-overrule/2022/05 Here are five education issues that could be targets for reconsideration if Roe v. Wade falls. Wed, 11 May 2022 21:30:01 GMT /policy-politics/conservatives-checklist-u-s-supreme-court-education-decisions-to-overrule/2022/05 /leadership/fla-high-school-to-cover-yearbook-photos-of-dont-say-gay-student-protests/2022/05 Lyman High School鈥檚 yearbook features photos of students holding rainbow flags and a 鈥渓ove is love鈥� sign during a walkout protest in March. Tue, 10 May 2022 19:54:37 GMT /leadership/fla-high-school-to-cover-yearbook-photos-of-dont-say-gay-student-protests/2022/05 /leadership/when-students-walk-out-in-protest-heres-what-administrators-should-do/2022/02 Administrators must balance student safety, minimizing disruption, and respecting civil liberties, regardless of the issue behind a walkout. Fri, 11 Feb 2022 20:59:50 GMT /leadership/when-students-walk-out-in-protest-heres-what-administrators-should-do/2022/02 /policy-politics/students-lose-appeal-on-right-to-civics-education-but-win-praise-from-judges-anyway/2022/01 A federal appellate court panel commended Rhode Island students for the novel effort, but said Supreme Court precedent stood in the way. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:33:39 GMT /policy-politics/students-lose-appeal-on-right-to-civics-education-but-win-praise-from-judges-anyway/2022/01 /policy-politics/video-breaking-down-the-u-s-supreme-courts-latest-ruling-on-students-free-speech-rights/2021/07 The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a former high school cheerleader after she was suspended from the team over a vulgar Snapchat post. Here's what the high court said. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:35:26 GMT /policy-politics/video-breaking-down-the-u-s-supreme-courts-latest-ruling-on-students-free-speech-rights/2021/07 /policy-politics/educators-look-for-guideposts-in-supreme-court-ruling-on-student-free-speech/2021/06 Measured responses greet a ruling that a district violated a student鈥檚 rights when it disciplined her for a vulgar Snapchat video. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:50:56 GMT /policy-politics/educators-look-for-guideposts-in-supreme-court-ruling-on-student-free-speech/2021/06 /policy-politics/u-s-supreme-court-rules-for-student-on-regulation-of-off-campus-speech/2021/06 The decision was 8-1 for a student who'd been disciplined by her school, but the court suggests some off-campus speech may be regulated. Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:40:48 GMT /policy-politics/u-s-supreme-court-rules-for-student-on-regulation-of-off-campus-speech/2021/06 /policy-politics/court-restores-officers-immunity-over-seizure-of-high-school-athletes-in-peeping-allegations/2021/05 A federal appeals court ruled in the case of two campus officers involved in detaining football camp participants for hours of questioning. Tue, 11 May 2021 20:52:35 GMT /policy-politics/court-restores-officers-immunity-over-seizure-of-high-school-athletes-in-peeping-allegations/2021/05 /policy-politics/u-s-supreme-court-wary-about-extending-school-authority-over-student-internet-speech/2021/04 In arguments, the justices looked for a narrow way to decide a case about the discipline of a cheerleader over a profane Snapchat message. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 21:00:47 GMT /policy-politics/u-s-supreme-court-wary-about-extending-school-authority-over-student-internet-speech/2021/04 /policy-politics/7-things-to-know-about-the-cheerleader-speech-case-coming-up-in-the-u-s-supreme-court/2021/04 The justices hear arguments on Wednesday in the case about whether school officials may discipline students for off-campus speech. Sat, 24 Apr 2021 12:12:40 GMT /policy-politics/7-things-to-know-about-the-cheerleader-speech-case-coming-up-in-the-u-s-supreme-court/2021/04 /policy-politics/how-a-cheerleaders-snapchat-profanity-could-shape-the-limits-of-students-free-speech/2021/04 Brandi Levy's social media post is the basis for a case before the U.S. Supreme Court on whether schools may punish off-campus speech. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:13:06 GMT /policy-politics/how-a-cheerleaders-snapchat-profanity-could-shape-the-limits-of-students-free-speech/2021/04