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Religious Opt-Outs During the School Day
Resource | Article | Legal Matters, School Administrator Magazine

How might a school district comply with the U.S. Supreme Court鈥檚 call for reasonable accommodations when …
Operational Readiness: A Practical Playbook for ICE Encounters in Schools
Resource | Webinar Recording | Legal Matters, School Safety & Cybersecurity

This member-only presentation provides superintendents with a tactical, minute by minute-by-minute playbook …
Walking the T-Shirt Tightrope
Resource | Article | Legal Matters, School Administrator Magazine

Guidance for regulating political speech on student apparel while respecting First Amendment rights.
Legal Counsel on Contracts
Resource | Infographic | Legal Matters, School Administrator Magazine

A rising tally of superintendents rely on attorneys to negotiate their work pacts.
Sex Offenders on School Grounds
Resource | Article | Legal Matters, School Administrator Magazine

With few states addressing this issue when related to parents, local school officials are left to develop …
November 2025: School Administrator
Publication | Legal Matters, Leadership Development, Curriculum & Assessment, School Administrator Magazine | Published November 1, 2025

This issue examines how superintendents apply their faith to their leadership. Plus, finding common ground …
Finding Common Ground on Religion in Public Schools
Resource | Article | Legal Matters, School Administrator Magazine

The Freedom Forum鈥檚 newly updated First Amendment guide captures a consensus across the ideological and …
Negotiating Your Second Contract
Resource | Article | Legal Matters, School Administrator Magazine

An attorney鈥檚 take on the distinctive challenge of a superintendent鈥檚 first contract renewal, offering …
The Status Quo Has Changed: Federal policy shifts and strategic K鈥�12 purchasing
Resource | Webinar Recording | Legal Matters, Finance & Budgets

Tara Thomas and the Sourcewell team share timely federal policy updates that unpacks the key legislative …
Using Open Meetings Laws as Welcoming Tools
Resource | Article | Legal Matters, School Administrator Magazine

Helping your school board exceed the basic compliance requirements contributes to public …
School Law Under the Microscope: Outcomes of the U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Affecting K-12 Education
Resource | Webinar Recording | Legal Matters, Advocacy & Policy

Insightful webinar exploring the latest and most significant U.S. Supreme Court cases affecting K-12 …
Managing Social Media Accounts As Both Private Citizens and Public Officials
Resource | Article | Legal Matters, Technology & AI, School Administrator Magazine

An education attorney sorts out the distinctions between superintendents speaking for themselves or in …
When Disability Meets Discipline
Resource | Article | Legal Matters, Access & Opportunity, School Administrator Magazine

How nondiscrimination employment laws come into play in a case of performance evaluation gone wrong.
Preparing for Civil Rights Enforcement in a New Era
Resource | Webinar Recording | Legal Matters

Learn about recent Executive Orders and their impact on Department of Education guidance, investigations …
Student Records and Subpoenas: It鈥檚 All Latin to Me!
Resource | Article | Legal Matters, School Administrator Magazine

Decoding the legalities of responding to court-ordered requests for official records.
Navigating the Federal Policy Landscape
Resource | Webinar Recording | Legal Matters, Advocacy & Policy

Join us for the latest insights from EAB鈥檚 Federal Policy Navigation team and leave with a discrete set …
2025 Winter Journal of Scholarship and Practice
Publication | School Climate & Culture, Staffing, HR & Talent Development, Legal Matters, Leadership Development, Health & Wellness, Curriculum & Assessment, Communications & Public Relations, Advocacy & Policy, Journal of Scholarship and Practice | Published January 31, 2025

This issue focuses on teachers. "Teachers are too often maligned and undervalued by those who lack understanding …
Raising the Volume on Teacher Vocal Wellness: Perspectives from Practicing School Administrators
Resource | Article | Legal Matters, Journal of Scholarship and Practice

In this article, the authors examine administrators' perspectives on teacher vocal health, highlighting …
An Education Leader鈥檚 Checklist in Preparation of Potential Immigration Enforcement
Resource | Checklist | Immigration, Community & Family Engagement, Legal Matters

Six items school leaders should do in preparing for potential immigration enforcement
Immigration Supports for School Leaders
Resource | Toolkit | Immigration, Community & Family Engagement, Legal Matters, Communications & Public Relations, Advocacy & Policy

Resources for educational leaders in preparation of potential increased immigration enforcement …

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