Part 7

Student Speech & the First Amendment: Religious Speech & Expression

In this 7-part series, we’ve been covering all of the topics from Kirk Strang’s presentation, Student Speech & the First Amendment, from September’s WASDA fall conference.

So far in the series we’ve covered:

Part 6

Student Speech & the First Amendment: Student Use of Technology

This past September, Kirk Strang presented on the topic of Student Speech & the First Amendment at the WASDA fall conference.

In this series, we’ve been sharing all of the key points of the presentation, and so far we’ve covered:

Part 5

Student Speech & the First Amendment: Student Handbooks & Codes of Conduct

In September, Kirk Strang presented on the topic of Student Speech & the First Amendment at the WASDA fall conference.

In this seven part series we’ve been covering all of the key points of the presentation, and thus far we’ve covered…

Part 4

Student Speech & the First Amendment: Clothing, Plus Speech Schools Might be Able to Regulate (Sometimes)

This past September, at the WASDA fall conference, Kirk Strang shared his presentation on Student Speech & the First Amendment. We’ve been covering all of the major talking points of the presentation here in this series.

Here’s what we…

Part 3

Student Speech & the First Amendment: Oral or Written Speech

In September, Kirk Strang presented on Student Speech & the First Amendment at the WASDA fall conference. In this series, we’re covering all of the topics Kirk discussed in an effort to help Wisconsin school districts be more informed on the…

Part 2

Student Speech & the First Amendment: Student Speech & Expression

In this series, we’re covering all of the major talking points from Kirk Strang’s presentation, Student Speech & the First Amendment, which he presented in September at the WASDA fall conference.

In…

Part 1

Student Speech & the First Amendment: How to Be Prepared in a Polarized Political Landscape

In September, Kirk Strang delivered his presentation, Student Speech & the First Amendment, at the WASDA fall conference. He covered a breadth of topics, all of which we’re recapping in this series.

Here’s a quick overview of the major…

Part 2

Public Records Law: Superintendents & Public Records Requests

Welcome to Part 2 of our series on the many facets of public records law, and public records requests, that a superintendent needs to know about.

Originally shared at this summer’s WASDA New Superintendents Academy, this is a topic that…

Part 1

Public Records Law: Superintendents & Public Records Requests

In this two part series, we’re covering the many facets of public records law, and public records requests, that a superintendent needs to know about.

This information was originally shared during this summer’s WASDA New Superintendents…

Part 8

School District Governance: Vendor Contract Clauses

In the final installment of our series on school district governance, we’re tackling vendor contract clauses — including specifics to examine, as well as issues, traps and pitfalls.

The entire series derives from Kirk Strang’s presentation…

Part 7

School District Governance: Vendor Contracts

Thus far in our series, we’ve covered six of the eight major talking points from Kirk Strang’s presentation at this year’s WASDA Summer Legal Seminar.

So far, we’ve covered:

Part 6

School District Governance: Student Handbooks (Codes of Conduct)

In this series on school district governance, we’ve been covering the major talking points from Kirk Strang’s presentation at this year’s WASDA Summer Legal Seminar.

Thus far, we’ve covered:

Part 5

School District Governance: Employee Handbooks

In this series, we’ve been covering the major talking points from Kirk Strang’s presentation on school district governance at this year’s WASDA Summer Legal Seminar.

Thus far, we’ve covered:

Part 4

School District Governance: School Board Annual Meeting

In July, Kirk Strang presented at WASDA’s Summer Legal Seminar on the topic of school district governance.

Kirk covered eight major talking points associated with school district governance, and we’re highlighting all of them in this blog…

Part 3

School District Governance: Developments in Federal & Constitutional Law

In this series, we’re covering all of Kirk Strang’s major talking points from his presentation on school district governance at this year’s WASDA Summer Legal Seminar.

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Governor Evers Signs Bill Requiring K-12 Wisconsin Schools to Teach Asian American History

This past spring, Gov. Evers signed a bill adding Hmong and Asian American history to the required curriculum.

The bill was signed in Wausau, WI, at the G.D. Jones Elementary School. In Wausau, Hmong residents account for 12% of the…

Part 2

School District Governance: Proposed Wisconsin Legislation

This past July, Kirk Strang spoke about the many facets of school district governance at WASDA’s Summer Legal Seminar.

In this series, we’re recapping all eight of Kirk’s major talking points. So if you missed the presentation, or need a…

Part 1

School District Governance: Enacted Wisconsin Legislation

In July, Kirk Strang presented at the WASDA Summer Legal Seminar on the topic of school district governance.

For those of you who weren’t able to attend the WASDA Conference, or if you’re looking for a refresher on what was covered, we’re…

Restraint & Seclusion in Wisconsin Schools: Case Studies, Compliance, Training & More

Seclusion and restraint policy is a topic that can be very complex.

In this article we’re summarizing some of the major talking points on this topic — including case studies, policies, compliance, training, plus documentation and…

Part 6

Legal Update on Employee Performance Standards in Wisconsin School Districts: Hot Tip #7

Welcome to the final installment of our legal update series, which is based on Kirk Strang’s presentation at the WASDA Spring Conference. Thus far, we’ve covered the following legal updates …