Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
The staff and students at the elementary school where I am principal enjoy every holiday
Continue Reading CAS Legal Mailbag – 2/5/26
Second Circuit Finds School District Was Not Justified in Disciplining Student for Off-Campus Social Media Post
Connecticut school administrators often grapple with whether to discipline students for speech that occurs off school grounds and outside a school-sponsored activity (“off-campus speech”). Under
Continue Reading Second Circuit Finds School District Was Not Justified in Disciplining Student for Off-Campus Social Media Post
See You in Court – October 2025
The beginning of the school year in Nutmeg was peaceful. But the peace ended in Nutmeg after a prominent political figure was assassinated on a
Continue Reading See You in Court – October 2025
CAS Legal Mailbag – 9/18/25
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
In this fraught environment following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, I am confused about what
Continue Reading CAS Legal Mailbag – 9/18/25
CAS Legal Mailbag – 5/29/25
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
As the principal of a middle school, I am familiar with the challenges posed by
Continue Reading CAS Legal Mailbag – 5/29/25
CAS Legal Mailbag – 12/12/24
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
Now that Thanksgiving is over, some of us are decorating for Christmas. That is normally fine
Continue Reading CAS Legal Mailbag – 12/12/24
Regulating Political Speech in the School Setting
With students and teachers now back in school and a contentious national election approaching, school administrators may be faced with challenges if and when students
Continue Reading Regulating Political Speech in the School Setting