Boe was brought against the NYC Board of Education in 1980 on behalf of suspended high school students who challenged the NYC suspension...
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Julian’s Story
Julian is a 3-year-old preschooler with delays in his language skills, but the DOE failed to provide recommended services.
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Page: Free Meals CasesAdvocates...
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Page: Co-location CasesAs part of the State law extending mayoral control of the schools, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) cannot close, move, or share public school space without a public...
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3.09.2012 | Research demonstrates that the stimulation and interaction a child receives during the first five years of life are critical to permanent brain development. Under the Individuals with...
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10.01.2013 | SchoolBook | But Paulina Davis, a staff attorney at the group Advocates for Children in New York City, remained skeptical of the study's conclusions. She said her group still...
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A summary of New York State law on general education, special education, parental role designation, and access to school records. Includes definition of "parent" under New York State law and the...
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Resource: Regents Exam Rights
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This fact sheet provides information on the importance of school stability for youth in foster care.
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This guide features case studies on the importance and effects of educational stability for children in foster care.