Month: May 2018

College can be a big adjustment. Leaving the comfort of home and facing the demands of college can cause some student’s grades to fall. Universities have GPA requirements for students to remain enrolled. What happens if you slip below your colleges GPA cutoff? You can...

Online schools like the University of Phoenix, Capella University, Walden University, and Southern New Hampshire University are becoming increasingly popular. The ability to get a degree from home allows the flexibility to do courses on your own time. However,...

Teachers and administrators can struggle to balance responsibilities. Finding equity between work and school can be a challenge and mistakes can be made. What happens if a teacher or administrator is arrested or convicted of a crime and forgets to report it to their...

Going to college is an exciting time for many. It can be a tough adjustment for some students. Failing a class, getting caught cheating or plagiarizing, or facing accusations of more serious offenses can all lead to an expulsion. What happens if you are recommended to...

You submitted a paper to your professor and receive an email accusing you of plagiarism. Your professor refers to a similarity report that indicates you failed to cite your sources and plagiarized. What can you do? How do you defend an academic plagiarism charge? Read...

Occurrences of students bringing drugs to school is on the rise and schools are punishing students more severely than ever. What can you do if your child was caught with drugs at school? Read on for defense tips from a defense lawyer for middle and high school...

Did you child violate the school’s Code of Conduct? Are they now faced with a change of placement hearing? Read on for advice from a defense attorney for students. What is a change of placement hearing? A change of placement hearing occurs when a student violates the...

Did your child get in trouble at school and is now facing expulsion with a referral to an alternative school? Read on for advice from a lawyer for school expulsion. What is expulsion from school? School expulsion means that the student is no longer able to attend the...

You tried to do your best in your college classes, but your grades fell short. Now you receive a letter from college stating that you will be academically dismissed. What can you do? Read on for advice from an attorney for college students. What is academic dismissal?...