In a 6-3 vote, the court backed the parents' claim that the Montgomery County Board of Education's decision not to allow an opt-out option for their children violated their religious rights under the Constitution's First Amendment, which protects religious expression.
While public school enrollment remained flat in America from 2012-2024, it plummeted by nearly 13% in West Virginia. More than 36,000 students left the public school system during that time.
As schools bolster security measures, FERPA and other privacy laws require thoughtful implementation that protects both student safety and personal data.
Educators are largely behind restrictions being put in place. According to the Pew Research Center polling data released in June 2024, 72 percent of high school teachers say phone distractions are a major problem.
The Department of Education has launched investigations of several school districts and state education departments. Each case shines a light on what exactly the federal agency is looking for and how you can avoid conflict.
Ensuring teachers have tools that work for them in their effort to help every student succeed is non-negotiable because every minute of the school day matters.
