The College Semester Has Already Started—Can I Still Get Disability Accommodations?
If you are a college student with a disability recognized by the ADA that impacts your college experience, it is not too late to apply for accommodations. Schools expect…
Can College Students Get Disability Accommodations for ADHD or Autism?
Any college or university that accepts federal funding—including student federal financial aid—is obligated to provide equitable educational opportunities to students with…
Experts weigh strengths, hurdles in F-M student free speech lawsuit
MANLIUS, N.Y. (CNY Central) — After a Fayetteville-Manlius High School student spoke exclusively with CNY Central about her civil rights lawsuit against the school district,…
What Divorced or Separated Parents Concerned About Paying for Their Child’s College Education Need to Know
One of the most significant events in a young person’s life is the decision to go to college. However, if you are a divorced or separated parent, you might be uncertain about…
Audit: ‘Loophole’ in school safety data masks violence; Upstate drug incidents double NYC
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A new state report suggests the official data regarding violence in New York schools may be hiding the full picture of what is happening in the…
What to Do if You’re Falsely Accused of Using AI to Cheat in College
Inappropriately using generative AI (GenAI) to complete assignments or take exams is prohibited by most colleges and universities as “falsifying academic materials” or…
Parents Take Action Against School District ‘Timeout’ Boxes
The parents of students with special needs placed in so-called “timeout” boxes in an upstate New York school district, as recently reported in the media, are outraged. And…
Parent to take legal action vs. school district over use of ‘timeout’ box
ALBANY, N.Y. (Times Union) — The mother of a child who allegedly was confined in a “timeout” box at an elementary school has retained an attorney and is preparing to…
I’m Accused of Misconduct at School: What Happens Next?
If you or your child/student is accused of misconduct or wrongdoing at school, what to do next can be overwhelming for both the parents and students. Discipline at school is…
Are You a Victim of Sexual Misconduct at School? Here’s How to Take Action
Have you, as a student, experienced sexual misconduct or harassment at school? If so, it must be rapidly addressed, no matter what your background or situation. Schools and other…