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Chewed Out in Court

An empty classroom with rows of desks and chairs facing a green chalkboard. A teacher's desk is positioned in front of the board. A map hangs on the wall to the right, and the floor is shiny and light-colored.
Learning denied?

It is the hope that schools may make reasonable accommodations to ensure the success and progression of all students. The Americans with Disabilities Act is an added measure that aims to protect the civil rights of those who may suffer from disabilities or debilitating conditions. In the case of a ninth grade student at L&N Stem Academy in Knox County, Tennessee, there is speculation regarding the level of accommodations needed to allow her to enjoy a complete academic experience. According to the lawsuit, the student has been denied about half of her classroom time and has suffered from emotional and physical exhaustion.

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Musical Chairs, School Edition

A neatly arranged desk features three stacked books with a red apple on top. Nearby are colorful pencils in red, blue, green, and yellow, along with ABC lettered blocks. A blurred painting is visible in the background.
School swap causes panic

In response to a school board’s decision to move students and staff to neighboring schools in the area, a lawsuit has been filed. The legal claim against Arlington Public School district was initiated in March by a local parent, whose child is a student at Key Elementary School.  Aside from this one parent, there is a general consensus among a lot of the parents and staff that the transitions proposed by the school board are inconvenient and affect thousands of students.  The board’s actions also allegedly violate a Virginia law that prefers a school boundary change over the option to relocate students.

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