Mar 29, 2021
As the country gears up for the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament, please join a panel of Franczek attorneys to discuss one of the most interesting legal topics facing the future of higher education: the compensation of student-athletes.
For decades, this topic has been debated in the public court of opinion...
Mar 23, 2021
In the past 10 days, we have seen major new guidance for schools from the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health, guidance from the Illinois Department of Labor on time-off and flexibility for vaccinations, and more. Join your trusted Franczek COVID team for a fast-paced,...
Mar 16, 2021
Diversity and inclusion goals established within your school district for recruitment, hiring, and retention are keys to improving district diversity and support for all students. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of diversity in the workplace and its impact on student achievement, reducing bias in recruiting...
Mar 8, 2021
Join Title IX leader Jackie Gharapour Wernz as she discusses the most pressing issues facing us at this time. This episode addresses Title IX training now that you have (hopefully!) met the training requirements from the new rules. What additional training is required for your team in 2021? What training should you...
Mar 1, 2021
Our Franczek COVID school law panelists Shelli Anderson, Nicki Bazer, and Jennifer Smith are joined this week by Gower School District 62 Superintendent Dr. Victor Simon and moderator Jackie Gharapour Wernz to provide a COVID update. In this episode, we discuss how Dr. Simon’s district has navigated a fully in-person...