Class Act: Updates in Education Law

Welcome to our Fifth Season! In light of recent socio-political events, you may be wondering about your school staff's free speech rights. What does the First Amendment cover? What kind of speech is actually protected by the Constitution? When should school boards be cautious about disciplining a teacher for his or her speech? Is water cooler gossip protected by free speech principles? What about criticism of the Board or other staff? How about social media posts? The answers may surprise you. J

Welcome to our Fifth Season! In light of recent socio-political events, you may be wondering about your school staff's free speech rights. What does the First Amendment cover? What kind of speech is actually protected by the Constitution? When should school boards be cautious about disciplining a teacher for his or her speech? Is water cooler gossip protected by free speech principles? What about criticism of the Board or other staff? How about social media posts? The answers may surprise you. J

Welcome to our Fifth Season! In light of recent socio-political events, you may be wondering about your school staff's free speech rights. What does the First Amendment cover? What kind of speech is actually protected by the Constitution? When should school boards be cautious about disciplining a teacher for his or her speech? Is water cooler gossip protected by free speech principles? What about criticism of the Board or other staff? How about social media posts? The answers may surprise you. J

The coronavirus vaccine is here and some states, like Ohio, are prioritizing school staff in their immunization schedules. Some school districts may even be considering mandatory vaccines for their employees. Is this legally advisable? What about employees who cite religious or health-related reasons for refusing the vaccine? Join Megan Greulich, Lisa Woloszynek, and Miriam Pearlmutter for a thorough and frank conversation about mandatory vaccine programs and important pitfalls to avoid as you c

The coronavirus vaccine is here and some states, like Ohio, are prioritizing school staff in their immunization schedules. Some school districts may even be considering mandatory vaccines for their employees. Is this legally advisable? What about employees who cite religious or health-related reasons for refusing the vaccine? Join Megan Greulich, Lisa Woloszynek, and Miriam Pearlmutter for a thorough and frank conversation about mandatory vaccine programs and important pitfalls to avoid as you c

The coronavirus vaccine is here and some states, like Ohio, are prioritizing school staff in their immunization schedules. Some school districts may even be considering mandatory vaccines for their employees. Is this legally advisable? What about employees who cite religious or health-related reasons for refusing the vaccine? Join Megan Greulich, Lisa Woloszynek, and Miriam Pearlmutter for a thorough and frank conversation about mandatory vaccine programs and important pitfalls to avoid as you c