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Pearson Student Data Breach: More than 13,000 Schools Impacted

By Gwen J. Zittoun on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Records (Student Records), Students

Last week, The Wall Street Journal reported that Pearson, maker of educational programs such as aimswebPlus, suffered a data breach revealing information concerning students from more than 13,000 schools and universities.  The report details that Pearson learned of the breach … Read more

Important Case Update Regarding University Title IX Investigations

By Leander A. Dolphin, Joette Katz and Lauren A. Cullen on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Students

The District Court of Connecticut recently decided an important case involving Title IX investigations. In John Doe v. Quinnipiac University, 2019 WL 3003830 (D. Conn. July 10, 2019), a male undergraduate student, John Doe (“Doe”), claimed the university treated … Read more

SEE YOU IN COURT! – June 2019

By Thomas B. Mooney on Posted in Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, CABE Journal Columns, Finances, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Most Recent Columns, Public Schools, Publications and Alerts, Special Education

The Nutmeg Board of Education is getting ready to close out its books for the 2018-2019 school year, and some of the new Board members are anxious about the possibility of ending the year in deficit. Veteran Board member Bob … Read more

Webinar: Best Practices for Conducting Workplace Investigations

By Zachary A. Hummel and Keegan Drenosky on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Employer Obligations, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events

Join Shipman & Goodwin employment attorneys Zach Hummel and Keegan Drenosky for this complimentary CLE webinar outlining the steps employers should take to conduct legally sound workplace investigations arising from complaints involving discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, bullying, violence, whistleblowing, retaliation, … Read more

Linda Yoder Quoted in Special Ed Connection Article, “Prepare gen ed teachers to attend, participate in 504 meetings”

By Linda L. Yoder on Posted in Public Schools, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Special Education

Shipman & Goodwin attorney Linda Yoder has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article “ Prepare gen ed teachers to attend, participate in 504 meetings.” To read the full article, please click here.

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Last Chance to Register for Upcoming Seminar! On the Front Lines: Raising Awareness of Child Trafficking and Exploitation in Connecticut’s Schools

By Joette Katz and Leander A. Dolphin on Posted in Child Abuse and Neglect, Federal and State Role in Education, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events, Students

Register today and join us for the live event in Hartford or by live-streaming video webinar.*

According to Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families, between 100,000 and 300,000 American children are at risk for commercial sexual exploitation, and thousands … Read more

CLE Webinar: Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Employees

By Peter J. Murphy and Gregory A. Jones on Posted in Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events, Teacher Employment, Evaluation and Dismissal

Join Shipman & Goodwin labor and employment attorneys Peter Murphy and Greg Jones for this complimentary CLE webinar reviewing effective legal strategies for dealing with difficult employees and the importance of a meaningful approach with regard to employee discipline. Presenters … Read more

SEE YOU IN COURT! – April 2019

By Thomas B. Mooney on Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, CABE Journal Columns, Most Recent Columns, Public Schools, Publications and Alerts, Teacher Employment, Evaluation and Dismissal

The members of the Nutmeg Board of Education want to do what they can to improve student achievement in Nutmeg, which has been lagging in comparison to neighboring towns. The problem has been that there is no money for new … Read more

Seminar: On the Front Lines: Raising Awareness of Child Trafficking and Exploitation in Connecticut’s Schools

By Joette Katz and Leander A. Dolphin on Posted in Child Abuse and Neglect, Federal and State Role in Education, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events, Students

Register today and join us for the live event in Hartford or by live-streaming video webinar.*

According to Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families, between 100,000 and 300,000 American children are at risk for commercial sexual exploitation, and thousands … Read more

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