Twice-Exceptional (2e) Students in Colorado: What Families and Educators Need to Know
Twice-exceptional students—often called 2e learners—are a unique and frequently underserved group of children in Colorado schools. These students simultaneously [...]
The Benefits of Hiring an Experienced Special Education Advocate
A special education advocate protects your child’s educational rights and ensures schools provide legally compliant, meaningful services tailored to [...]
Ensuring Equity on Campus: What Title VI Requires of Universities
Under Title VI, a university may not discriminate—intentionally or through policies that have a discriminatory effect—on the basis of [...]
Do International Students Have a First Amendment Right to Protest On-Campus?
A federal court in Boston analyzes whether international students may exercise similar first amendment rights as non-international students when [...]
Trump administration withholds $7 billion in funding for public schools
The withheld funds primarily affect special needs and low-income programs set to begin in public school districts across the [...]
Use of AI in Schools: Effective Learning Tool or Academic Misconduct?
The use of Artificial Intelligence by students is rampant, leaving schools wondering how to police what is widely considered [...]
The Cost of Banning Foreign Students from US Educational Institutions
What is behind Trump's battle to halt the enrollment of international students at Harvard and other universities? // Secretary of [...]
The Dismantling of the Department of Education and How it Affects Children with Disabilities
Children with disabilities may be negatively impacted by the current administration's mission to dismantle the Department of Education. // [...]
The State of Title IX and the New Title IX Regulations
Out with the new and in with the old: Title IX reverts back to the 2020 rules and regulations. [...]
Impact of the Trump Administration’s Policies on Transgender Youth
Since January 20, 2025, President Trump has issued several executive orders aimed at eliminating critical resources and support services for [...]
What is Happening to the Department of Education Office of Civil Rights?
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is experiencing significant changes due to recent administrative actions: [...]
Misbehavior or Manifestation of a Disability? Discipline of Students with Special Needs under IDEA.
If your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP), they have special protections in the event that their school [...]
Navigating the High School Expulsion Process
Having a child get expelled from high school is a parent's worst nightmare. With effective advocacy, there are cases [...]
Back-to-Back Dismissals in Title IX Cases for Partner Lindsay Brown
The dismissals mean the ability to start moving forward for the young men accused in these Title IX cases [...]
Restitution in Colorado: An Overview
Restitution imposes a financial liability that can seriously impact your client, so understanding the fundamentals of restitution in Colorado [...]
19 Senators Endorse Fewer Due Process Rights in Title IX Proceedings //
Senators Endorse FEWER Due Process Rights for Students in Title IX Proceedings // Recently, 19 United States Senators [...]
What is Title IX?
The Definition of Title IX // Title IX is a civil rights statute that protects individuals from being [...]
What should I do if I am under investigation for a violation of Title IX?
Take the Accusation Seriously and Consult an Attorney // Students accused of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or dating [...]
The Department of Education Proposes New Title IX Regulations
What are the proposed changes? On June 23, 2022, the Biden Administration's Department of Education issued a new [...]
How long is this appeal going to take?
A guide to the timelines governing felony direct appeals in Colorado // Over my dozen years as a [...]
