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South Korea bans phones in school classrooms nationwide
www.bbc.com
It is the latest country to restrict phone use among children and teens.
Temporary court ruling on Ten Commandments in classrooms...this may be a long back and forth until a final decision is reached.
Austin ISD says it will not display Ten Commandments in classrooms after court ruling
www.kxan.com
The Austin Independent School District will not display the Ten Commandments after an injunction was filed by a district judge last week, according to a statement provided by the district to KXAN.
Ohio seeing decline in public school enrollment
www.nbc4i.com
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — There are fewer public school students heading back to school this year as enrollment continues to decline in Ohio. According to data from the National Center for Educ...
Texas House committee advances bill to replace STAAR test
www.kvue.com
The STAAR test is designed to measure a student's proficiency at each tested grade, subject and course.
Federal judge blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments displayed in public school classroomsA federal judge temporarily blocked a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it likely violates the First Amendment.
Five Texas school districts at risk of a state takeover after ratings’ release
www.texastribune.org
The state can take control of a school district if at least one of its campuses receives a failing grade five years in a row.
New law to require universal dyslexia screenings for Colorado students
www.9news.com
Governor Jared Polis signed a law to mandate universal dyslexia screenings for Colorado's kindergarten to third-grade students.
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NJ schools must give parents more information about IEP meetings in advance
www.chalkbeat.org
A new law requires NJ public schools to provide parents with a written statement of items to be discussed at an annual Individualized Education Program meeting before it takes place.
How Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department after Supreme Court ruling
apnews.com
Education Secretary Linda McMahon is expected to move quickly now that the Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue unwinding her department.
MorningLawte with the Buechlers Episode 7 is available! The Ten Commandments and the requirement that all schools display them is discussed.![]()
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Fort Worth ISD approves dyslexia, phonics program for students
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Fort Worth ISD approves dyslexia and phonics program to help students with learning disabilities.
MorningLawte Episode 6: New Supreme Court Ruling on Students with Disabilties. ![]()
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Our newest episode of MorningLawte with the Buechlers just dropped! Learn about the new ruling from the Supreme Court of the United States and what it means for you, your district and your students.![]()
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals rules ten commandments in schools unconstitutional. Texas just passed a law requiring this (and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals covers Texas).
Louisiana Ten Commandments ruling blocked ahead of possible review
www.wdsu.com
On Monday, an unknown Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals judge held the mandate, signaling a possible review by the entire Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
NELI's MorningLawte with the Buechlers Podcast Episode 5 is available! IEPs Must be individualized!![]()
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Bill and Cynthia Buechler give you a breakdown of the Fifth Circuit’s decision on Olivia Boone v. Rankin Independent School District, No. 23‑60333. The decision was filed on June 18, 2025.![]()
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A.I. Revolution: How artificial intelligence is helping children with dyslexia
www.nbcnews.com
A linguist has designed a game-based program to help children with dyslexia, using A.I. technology called Dysolve A.I. NBC News' Rehema Ellis reports.
Alabama hands out $128 million for private school, homeschool support: Who’s getting money?
www.al.com
But while more than 10,000 public school students applied for the program, just over half actually qualified.
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National Educators Law Institute | NELI Spring Conferences On Demand
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