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Town Granted Immunity in Cheerleading Fiasco

Blog post about a case where the doctrine of governmental immunity applied to protect a town from liability when a cheerleader was injured during practice.

Court Reversed Expulsion of Student, Finds Knife Allegations Unreliable

Blog post about a student whose expulsion was overturned because allegations of finding a knife that he used to threaten another student were unreliable.

Mother Claims Responsive Classroom Model Inflicted Distress on Children

Blog post about a mother suing the school of her minor children for emotional distress due to new school policies on classroom management.

Expulsion Based on Student's Arrest Unconstitutional, Says Court

Blog post on the constitutionality of expelling a student for being arrested off of school grounds.

Student Sues School for Alleged Racial Discrimination

Blog post about a student who sued her school and district on grounds of racial discrimination.

Teacher Terminated After Locking Student in Small Room

Blog post about a teacher who was fired for locking a student in a small room.

Tenured Teacher Terminated After Calling Student an "Animal"

Blog post about a tenured teacher fired for calling a student an "animal."

Court Rejects Student's Claims of Selective Prosecution

Blog post about a student who claimed she was improperly expelled and selectively prosecuted.

Court Lacks Jurisdiction in First Year Teacher's Termination

Blog post about a first year teacher who was fired and brought suit seeking to appeal the firing.

Athletic Director's Claim for Wrongful Discharge Undermined by At-Will Employment

Blog post about a school athletic director who was unable to sue for wrongful termination because of his status as an "at-will" employee.

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