Bethel v. Fraser is such a fun case, with such a boring name. We've got the "Bong hits 4 Jesus" case, the "black armband" case, and the case of "the cussing cheerleader." Bethel needs a fun name, too. We offer some ideas in Episode 55. Which is your favorite?

Our second anniversary episode! Listen in to Ep. 55, where we talk about one of our favorites, Bethel v. Fraser! What happens when a student gives a sexually suggestive speech at a school assembly? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5...

Just like Louisiana, Texas also passed a law that the 10 Commandments be posted in every classroom (though the posters had to be bigger, obviously). And, just like the LA law, TX's law also got paused. Check out Ep. 52's bellringer for more! #teachers #texas #education

What happens when a student lies to avoid accusations of vaping in the restroom? Nothing good! In Ep. 52, we cover a student's lawsuit after she was expelled for lying about her teacher. Listen in or watch us on YouTube! #teachers #educationlaw #education podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5...

Mary Beth Tinker (yes, that Tinker from the landmark 1969 Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines) joins us for our 50th episode to talk about the case and her experiences advocating for children and their rights! You don't want to miss this one! #TinkerTour podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5...

Should elementary students have free speech rights? That question is at the heart of this week's episode, which we recorded live at the Education Law Association's annual conference! #education #teachers #educationlaw #podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3...

This episode is a double-header! We discuss two cases about when schools can be legally responsible for student injuries during athletic activities. We knocked this one out of the park, but these cases might have you crying foul! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3...

Ever wondered how placement decisions are made for students with disabilities? Have we got an episode for you! In this episode, we discuss P v. Newington Board of Education, a case that deals with the Least Restrictive Environment provision of the IDEA podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3...

Our first ever live show! We were thrilled to record an upcoming episode in front of a "live studio audience" at the Education Law Association's annual conference. Thank you to everyone who attended! We hope you had as much fun as we did!

Exactly one year ago, we released our first episode of Chalk & Gavel! 29 episodes later, we are so grateful to everyone for listening, sharing their thoughts, and helping us demystify and empower folks within education law. Thank you! Your support truly means the world to us!!

To celebrate 1 year of Chalk & Gavel, we decided to cover one of our favorite cases! This is "Bong Hits 4 Jesus", a fascinating and important story about a student's "First Amendment experiment" that got all the way to the Supreme Court! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...

We had too much fun naming this episode. Listen in as we discuss whether a school can deny a student academic credit after he was expelled for having "marijuana crumbs" in his truck on school property. This is the case of South Gibson v. Sollman. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...

When can a school pursue its #equity goals for transgender students in the face of #teachers' sincerely held religious beliefs? Listen in as we discuss Kluge v. Brownsburg Community Schools! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...

Ever wonder how the law handles #teachers social media use and their role as public employees? Check out our timely new episode on Durstein v. Alexander, a case dealing with a teacher fired for her social media activity in the run-up to the 2016 election. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...

We're celebrating our 25th episode with our second Sidebar discussion featuring education law reporter Mark Walsh! We discuss whether the #SupremeCourt jumped the shark in 2024 and how the term affected #education and #educationlaw. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...

It's time for Christmas in July! This episode features a student's Red Ryder BB gun and how a school responded when it was visible during remote learning. We apologize in advance for the A Christmas Story references, but we triple-dog dare you to listen! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...

In our latest episode, student cheerleaders were kicked off the team for staging a sit-in against their coach. What do you think of the school's reaction? Should the cheerleaders have faced these consequences for their protest? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

Why is it always the cheer squad? If absolute power corrupts absolutely, what does school spirit do? Join us as we talk about the case of a group of brave and well-informed cheerleaders who protested the draconian behavior of their new coach! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

You're in luck if you haven't read all 1,500 pages of the new Title IX regulations yet! We've got a special Title IX-themed episode! We discuss the new regs and Davis v. Monroe County, a Supreme Court case about student sexual harassment. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

How many SPED acronyms do you know? It's time to play Episode 17 Bingo! We're joined by Dr. Janet Decker as we wade into the complicated and acronym-filled waters of special education law with the case of Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

In Ep. 16, we coin a new term, "Hydra laws" (TM, TM, TM)! Like the Hydra's heads in Greek myth, these new and slightly different laws pop up after a similar law seeking the same goal is invalidated. What examples of Hydra laws can you think of in education?

Can a school subject a student to corporal punishment for writing "Trump 2016" on a classroom whiteboard? At least one judge appointed by President Trump said "yes." In this episode, we discuss a student free speech case with renewed relevance in 2024! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

Sure, #TaylorSwift may have released a new album today, but new #TitleIX regulations just dropped. Buckle up! www.ed.gov/news/press-r...

We're branching out into true crime! We're basically #truecrime for #teachers. Join us for a discussion of the landmark Supreme Court case, New Jersey v. T.L.O., a delinquency case that defines the scope of student privacy rights in schools. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

New Episode Alert! We do a deep dive into Coalition for TJ v. Fairfax County School Board, a recent case with important implications for the ongoing constitutionality of efforts to pursue diversity in k12 school admissions. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

What could go wrong if you give scalpels to a bunch of middle schoolers? Apparently, a lot! Who knew? Episode 13 is out now! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Do parents have the right to opt their children out of LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum? This court said no. Listen in as we discuss the 2023 case of Mahmoud v. McKnight. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

The Supreme Court declined to review a case challenging a Virginia high school's admissions policies aimed at encouraging diversity. Mark Walsh mentioned this as a potential case in our Supreme Court Sidebar. Does this mean there won't be any ed law specific cases this term?

Out now! The much-anticipated Part 2 to our conversation with Richard Katskee about Kennedy v. Bremerton. We work to make sense of the Court's decision and explore the evolving relationship of religion in public schools. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

Here it is! We're joined by Richard Katskee, who argued the case before the Supreme Court, to discuss Kennedy v. Bremerton School District. You don't want to miss this one (or the second part coming out next week)! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

We're dropping a new episode tomorrow with a very special guest! Richard Katskee, one of the attorneys who argued the case before the Supreme Court, joins us to discuss Kennedy v. Bremerton. This is the case of the praying football coach, which has huge implications for religion and schools.

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