If your son is facing punishment, your best bet is to hire an education attorney. If you are going to try and handle it yourself, research the...

My colleagues have given you good feedback. Depending on where you're headed after law school, you may or may not need to look more 'lawyerly.' The...

Daughter excluded from school productions, she has a IEP. she has auditioned for at least half a dozen plays at her school.

If your daughter is being excluded from school productions because of her disability, then you definitely should consult with an attorney (and, for...

My daughter is being charged with truancy and I dont think shes being treated fairly.

Unfortunately, if the 3 parts of days were within the same 4-week window, then that is what triggered the school's notice to you (see Tex. Educ....

Giving out personal information

I agree with Mr. Rothstein in that a lawsuit would cost you a lot, with a probability of very little return. However, if you feel strongly that...

My son lost his only child in a small aircraft plane. He now has lawyers coming at him from all sides. How do you choose.

My heart goes out to your family as you deal with your tragic loss. You were right to ask this question to ensure you find the right person to...

I got suspended from high school for asking my math teacher to have sex with me. Can I win an appeal?

Not likely. Use this as a lesson learned - what to say/when to say it versus what you should never say. I agree with my colleague - you could have...

Sorry to hear you're having a rough time - besides talking to your teachers, is there someone else you can talk to? A dean of students, an advisor,...

I am a substitute teacher and have been accused of something I didn't do and the school has blocked me.

I appreciate that you work as a substitute teacher - it's not an easy job and situations like this are common. No doubt that you are upset that you...

Do a little research first - does your district require you to file a special grievance for 504 issues? There may even be a specific form you have...