A Practical Guide to Connecticut School Law

By Thomas B. Mooney on October 24, 2023

A Practical Guide to Connecticut School Law is the leading treatise on Connecticut school law, and it is used by school administrators and other educators…

CAS Legal Mailbag – 9/10/26

By Thomas B. Mooney on September 14, 2026

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Most Recent Columns, Public Schools, Responsibilities

Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter

Dear Legal Mailbag:

As the principal of an elementary school, I like to keep my head down. However…

CAS Legal Mailbag – 9/3/26

By Thomas B. Mooney on September 10, 2026

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Most Recent Columns, Public Schools, Rights of Teachers

Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter

Dear Legal Mailbag:

We are just starting the new school year, and a paraeducator is already having attendance…

See You In Court – September 2026

By Thomas B. Mooney on September 1, 2026

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, CABE Journal Columns, Most Recent Columns, Public Schools

The Nutmeg Board of Education is negotiating with the Nutmeg Union of Teachers (NUTS) this fall for a successor collective bargaining agreement, to be effective…

See You In Court – July/August 2026

By Thomas B. Mooney on August 6, 2026

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, CABE Journal Columns, Most Recent Columns, Public Schools

Nellie Newby was elected to the Nutmeg Board of Education last November, and she spent the better part of the year rarely speaking at Board…

Anthropic Launches Free “Claude for Teachers” AI Tool: What Connecticut School Districts Should Know

By Peter J. Maher, Jessica Richman Smith & Gwen J. Zittoun on July 24, 2026

Posted in AI, Featured, Public Schools

On July 14, 2026, Anthropic—one of the leading artificial intelligence companies—announced “Claude for Teachers,” a program offering free, premium-level AI access to verified K–12 educators…

Massachusetts Passes Legislation to Close Age of Consent Loophole

By Julie C. Fay, Morgan P. Rueckert & Tom Owen on July 22, 2026

Posted in Featured, Independent Schools, Massachusetts

On July 9, 2026, as part of the state budget, Massachusetts passed the “Trusted Adults Act” legislation intended to close existing loopholes and protect minors…

2026 Education Legislation Summary

By Dori Pagé Antonetti & Gwen J. Zittoun on July 14, 2026

Posted in Featured, Public Schools, Publications and Alerts, Students, Teacher Employment, Evaluation and Dismissal, Uncategorized

In its 2026 regular session, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides…

See You In Court – June 2026

By Thomas B. Mooney on July 14, 2026

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, CABE Journal Columns, Most Recent Columns, Public Schools

Pamela Parent has been on social media incessantly of late, railing against Coach Rock, the Girls Softball coach at Nutmeg Memorial High School. Pamela is upset…