What should I do next?

You should definitely ask for an IEE (an independent educational evaluation) so that you can get a private doctor or provider to weigh in on what...

What can I do?

Sounds to me that, at the very least, these teachers are not providing an appropriate education to your daughter. Perhaps even being abusive (which...

Suing the New York City Department of Education?

You should contact an employment lawyer. Do you have proof of the verbal abuse?

Eek. I'm not sure either you or your friend have any viable claims against your school or district. Re the transcript issue, have you followed up...

You can and should file a due process complaint against the NYCDOE if the charter school is threatening to - or actually does - hold your son back...

You are right to challenge this determination. Of course, such a move should be meaningfully discussed and supported by evidence/data. You should...

Can I sue the Board of Education?

What do you mean by "manhandled"? Do you have evidence/proof of this? It certainly sounds like you should consult with an education attorney about...

Did anything happen after that? He didn't get in trouble, did he? Schools have wide discretion to investigate things like this. I'd only be...

Can a 16 year old live with a great aunt to go to another school disctrict

I agree with the other two attorneys. And I've seen districts take this kind of thing VERY seriously. For example, if you try to get away with...

Yes, in NY, you can record a conversation as long as you are a party to it. In other words, if you have the recording device on you, it is ok. You...