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Jury Grants $5.4 Million to Family of Portsmouth High School Athlete in Landmark Suicide Case

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Providence, RI — A Rhode Island jury awarded $5.4 million to the family of a Portsmouth High School athlete who died by suicide. The verdict came after the family argued that inadequate support and bullying contributed to the student’s tragic death. The athlete, who remained a significant part of the local high school sports culture, tragically passed away in 2017. The family’s lawsuit contended that his suicide was the direct result of continual bullying, which they claimed was exacerbated by the negligence of school officials who, they argued, failed to intervene effectively. During the trial, … Read more

Triopia School District Revises Contract Terms After Settling Age Discrimination Complaint

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The Triopia School District in Illinois has recently settled complaints of age discrimination concerning contract language that suggested a preference for hiring younger teachers. The issue came to light after language in the district’s contracts implied a bias towards hiring candidates under 30 years of age, sparking controversy and criticism. This issue is part of a broader problem identified in several Illinois school districts. Similar complaints have been settled by districts across the state, reflecting a growing awareness of age discrimination in educational employment practices. The settlements include revisions to the contract language and, in … Read more

Anoka-Hennepin School District Seeks Legislative Reform and Increased Budget for 2025

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Anoka, MN — School leaders from Minnesota’s largest school district, Anoka-Hennepin, are launching an aggressive campaign to reshape state laws and secure additional financial support in the 2025 legislative session. With a student population exceeding 37,000, the district seeks to address urgent needs sparked by changing demographics and mounting operational costs that impact educational standards and student well-being. The district is focusing on a few strategic legislative changes, amongst them is an appeal for increased funding specifically tailored to support mental health services, special education, and advanced technology for classrooms. Recognizing the growing importance of … Read more

Louisiana Family Awarded $129 Million After Young Daughter’s Fatal Accident Near School

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Slidell, Louisiana – A Louisiana jury awarded $129 million in damages to the family of Emma Savoie, a 6-year-old girl who was tragically killed by a car near her school in late 2022. The incident occurred while Emma was partaking in a running group activity at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Slidell, and has since spurred discussions about traffic safety in school zones. The group Emma was part of, which included her older brother, Beau, routinely followed a path that required crossing traffic lanes. Emma was trying to catch up to her brother … Read more