Today’s blog entry is on a case that we have blogged on before, Kluge v. Brownsburg Community School Corporation, decided by the Seventh Circuit on August 5, 2025, here. Our previous blog entry on the case can be found here. The Seventh Circuit had to revisit the matter in light of the Supreme Court opinion... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
Today’s blog entry came down to a close call between two cases that were decided last week. In the first case, Robin Shea, of Constangy Brooks, discussed a religious accommodation case, here, which also has significant implications for the disability rights universe. I highly commend her blog entry. I do plan to blog on that... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
Today’s blog entry is a real short one. I actually have quite a pile of cases to blog on, but I ultimately decided to keep it short. In particular, I wanted to focus on a couple of different concepts that come up frequently. The first point arises in the case of Gray v. State Farm... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
The ADA turned 35 this weekend. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This week’s blog entry is a two-for-one. In the first case, we discuss a| Understanding the ADA
I hope everybody had a great Fourth of July weekend. Today’s blog entry deals with a couple of different questions. First, in a situation where a person can no longer do the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, is reassignment mandatory or is it subject to open competition? Second, what... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
The administration is holding back nearly $7 billion for English learners, after-school programs, professional development, and more.| Education Week
Before getting started on the blog entry of the week, I want to wish everyone a happy Fourth of July holiday. Be safe and have fun. Today’s blog entry is a published decision from the Fourth Circuit, Tarquinio v. Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab decided on June 25, 2025, which can be found... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
On June 20, 2025, the Supreme Court decided Stanley, which we discussed here. There is no need to go into the facts as we have already covered that previously. Accordingly, the blog entry is divided into the categories of: Justice Gorsuch’s majority opinion; Justice Gorsuch’s plurality opinion discussing how Title I might apply; Justice Thomas... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
As everyone knows, I normally don’t blog more than once a week but there are exceptions. I had a bit of time this morning and this is a very short blog| Understanding the ADA
Funding for migrant education, English-learner services, professional development, and after-school programming is at risk.| Education Week
Before getting started on the blog entry of the week, housekeeping matters. Next week I will be traveling most of the week, so do not expect a blog entry| Understanding the ADA
The Perils of Lost Federal Leadership in Family Engagement Imagine a vast orchestra representing the diverse components of our education system. The federal government is the conductor, ensuring every section—states, districts, families, educators, communities, advocates, and researchers—plays in harmony. The conductor keeps the score aligned, elevating outcomes for every student. Without the conductor, the orchestra […] The post The Perils of Lost Federal Leadership in Family Engagemen...| Parent Teacher Home Visits
Picture immediately above is a Track and field starting line (white lane numbers on orange track) Today’s blog entry has been getting a lot of| Understanding the ADA
A key federal funding source for schools would disappear under the conservative policy agenda.| Education Week
Today’s blog entry talks about a case that is not an ADA case at all. However, I do expect the case to have a huge impact on a particular area of ADA| Understanding the ADA
