May 28, 2020
We may not know when society will open back up, but we can be relatively sure that when schools open again—hopefully, this fall—they will look different than in years past. In this episode, we address the differences as they relate to the school physical plant. Whether schools educate students in staggered schedules...
May 28, 2020
The summer is a great time to check items off your to do list, and this summer will be no different. But your list of priorities for summer 2020 will be very different than in past years as a result of COVID-19. Topics covered will include negotiating the process for appeal of unsatisfactory ratings, check-ins...
May 19, 2020
After almost one-and-a-half years, the U.S. Department of Education has issued final Title IX regulations. In this episode, Amy Dickerson, Emily Tulloch, and Jackie Wernz discuss the change that are now in effect as well as important differences between the proposed and final...
May 12, 2020
The school year is coming to an end. School leaders must grapple with a number of legal issues to shepherd the school year to a satisfactory close in the COVID-19 era. From grades to graduation requirements and ceremonies, locker cleanouts to technology returns, and building cleaning to human resources issues, this...
May 6, 2020
In this episode, special guest Jim Franczek, firm founder and President, provides unparalleled insight into the efforts of State and Chicago leadership in addressing critical education issues facing Illinois during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis. Jim is joined by Shelli Anderson, Nicki Bazer, Dana...