NC Education Lawyer Blog

We have seen a worrying increase in the number of weapons being brought into schools over recent years. From knives to guns, it is...

The Supreme Court is currently examining a case, Students for Fair Admissions, Inc., v. University of North Carolina, et al., regarding...

The Supreme Court is currently examining a case, Students for Fair Admissions, Inc., v. University of North Carolina, et al., regarding...

As the holiday season approaches, many find themselves struggling to cope with a recent loss. Whether it be a loved one or a beloved pet,...

For parents of students with disabilities, the holiday break can be filled with excitement, but it is also a source of anxiety. During...

It is that time of year when Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are being reviewed and revised. You may have heard the term...

It is that time of year when Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are being reviewed and revised. You may have heard the term...

A Manifestation Determination Review ("MDR") is a process that is conducted when a student who has been identified as having a disability...

A Manifestation Determination Review ("MDR") is a process that is conducted when a student who has been identified as having a disability...

No parent wants to receive a call from the school informing them that their child has been suspended. But it happens, and when it does,...

Schools can discipline students with IEPs who have behavioral issues that are related or unrelated to their disabilities. However,...

Parents usually have several questions about the IEP, including whether the IEP is a legal document, how they can encourage their...

Your child just got an IEP. Now it’s time to carry it out. While you have a part to play in supporting and encouraging your child in...

School kids have been dealing with bullies and bullying for many decades. It's an unfortunate trend in our society that has taken on new,...

School kids have been dealing with bullies and bullying for many decades. It's an unfortunate trend in our society that has taken on new,...

Are you concerned about your child's education or how a situation is being handled? Have you resolved an issue, but the school failed to...

Are you concerned about your child's education or how a situation is being handled? Have you resolved an issue, but the school failed to...

Higher education law isn’t one of the most glamorous specialties in the legal profession, but it’s undoubtedly one of the most crucial....

Higher education law isn’t one of the most glamorous specialties in the legal profession, but it’s undoubtedly one of the most crucial....

It's the start of a new school year, and your child will enter a new grade. How can you get your child and his or her IEP off to a great...