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Misconstrued photo leads to Barrington H.S. lawsuit

By Paul Katula • Nov 2, 2017
A lawsuit alleging defamation of character has been filed by 6 IL girls against their high school district, the principal, & supt.

A warning: Taking a knee is protected speech

By Paul Katula • Oct 24, 2017
For taking a knee during the playing of the national anthem at a sports contest, schools shouldn't punish students in any way.

On Harvey Weinstein and school dress codes

By Paul Katula • Oct 21, 2017
Hearing about Harvey Weinstein's assaults on female movies stars has been troubling, to say the least, Why does this continue to happen?

Over anti-LGBT policy, a school loses voucher funds

By Paul Katula • Oct 17, 2017
A Lutheran school in Harford Co., Md., sacrificed state voucher funds because it has reserved the right to deny admission to LGBT students.

Sheriff ‘searched’ students, faces sex assault charge

By Paul Katula • Oct 8, 2017
A search that may have been unlawful or unconstitutional at a Ga. h.s. has resulted in the indictment of a sheriff on sexual battery charges.

Republicans may OK a ban on bump stocks

By Paul Katula • Oct 4, 2017
The 2nd Amendment gives Americans the right to bear arms, but should "gun part," like the bump stock used by Stephen Paddock, be banned?

Supreme Court won’t review a Md. pat-down search

By Paul Katula • Oct 3, 2017
What makes a pat-down search constitutional during a traffic stop? Not the strong smell of marijuana, at least not in Maryland.

US flag displayed on the ground at York H.S.

By Paul Katula • Oct 1, 2017
A re-creation of a controversial art exhibit at an IL h.s. caused a social media firestorm. People commented that the "lesson" was disgusting.

No reasonable expectation of privacy in a classroom

By Paul Katula • Sep 24, 2017
A teacher who changed in his classroom for after-school activities was videotaped by the school; he can't sue them under the 4th or 14th Amendment.

Feds withdraw sexual assault investigation rules

By Paul Katula • Sep 23, 2017
The US Ed. Dept. issued interim guidance that will replace some Obama administration rules for how schools investigate sexual assault.

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