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Teachers have one of the toughest jobs. They are the architects of our future by molding young minds every day. However, sometimes things go wrong. A teacher could face discipline or misconduct charges for several reasons. So, what is the process if a school tries to...

An Exceptional Student Education (ESE) supported Student with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plan may face many challenges. That is why an IEP or 504 plan is in place for them, to help them overcome these challenges. But what happens when a school tries to...

Last updated December 16, 2024   Accusations against teachers for hitting a student refer to allegations that a teacher has engaged in inappropriate or unauthorized physical contact with a student. Such accusations can lead to serious consequences, including...

In college, you work hard, you study, and you complete all of your assignments and papers. You log into your student account to check your grades and immediately see a problem. A grade or two seems wrong. The professor must have made a mistake. You email your...

Standardized tests like End-of-Course Assessments (EOC), Florida Standards Assessments (FSA), statewide science assessment, and National and International Assessments (NAEP, PIRLS, PISA, and TIMSS) are proctored by teachers. A test administrator will train teachers as...

If a student gets into trouble and faces expulsion, what is the process before they are expelled? If you are looking for our college and university dismissal and expulsion defense practice area - click here. A student will first face a suspension. The suspension can...

Students in elementary, middle, high school, and even college can get into trouble. You can make an innocent mistake or get into a fist fight. Depending on the school’s disciplinary procedure, a student could face the threat of expulsion or be expelled. What types of...

Many students attend private K-12 schools and private colleges and universities. Typically, parents and students make financial sacrifices to remain enrolled. What happens when things go wrong? The school could ask you to leave or essentially expel you, but is it...

You worked hard on a paper, you have citations for all of your quotes and paraphrased passages, you submit it to Turnitin and it comes back with a high percentage match. You now are face to face with your teacher or professor who is accusing you of plagiarism, but you...

Your grades in high school and college are very important. Straight A’s or high GPA can open doors for you in the future. However, some high school or college students may feel desperate to get the grade they need. They then resort to hacking their teacher’s...