A recent federal court decision striking down the U.S. Department of Education’s 2025 “Dear Colleague” letter has created an important moment for educators across the country, particularly those who faced discipline,...
Category: Educator License Defense
Colorado Lawmakers Target Teacher Shortage with Licensure Reform—What Educators Need to Know
April 17, 2026
Ongoing teacher shortages in Colorado have driven lawmakers toward a bipartisan effort to remove licensing barriers for out-of-state teachers. Senate Bill 126, if passed, seeks to ease requirements for educators while enacting...
Many teachers are routinely using online AI detectors to check whether students have improperly relied on generative artificial intelligence output for school-related assignments. At first glance, this may seem to be fine (aside...
Some states, as well as individual school districts, have implemented bans on direct communications between teachers and other school personnel, on the one hand, and students, on the other. School personnel are expected to follow...
Why Educator DUI Cases Often Become Board Discipline Matters
March 17, 2026
A high school principal in Washington state recently made headlines after being arrested in Poulsbo on suspicion of driving under the influence during an off-campus incident. While the criminal case will move through its own...
More and More Georgia Teachers Face Ethics Violation Inquiries
February 2, 2026
When classes went online during the COVID-19 shutdowns, the number of allegations of unethical conduct by Georgia K-12 teachers decreased from previous years. Now, however, the number of ethics cases in the state has surpassed...