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Arkansas Attorney General Challenges Court Decision to Keep School Voucher Lawsuit Alive

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Little Rock, Ark. — Arkansas’s Attorney General is appealing a decision by a judge to deny a motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the state’s new school voucher program. The program, part of a sweeping education overhaul signed into law in March by Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, has been met with controversy for its potential reshaping of public and private education funding. The voucher system, officially termed the “education freedom account,” would allow public funds to be directed towards private schooling, a move which proponents argue increases choices for parents and students seeking tailored … Read more

Former School District Official Sues for Alleged Discrimination Over Sexual Orientation and Opposing Anti-LGBTQ Policies

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El Cajon, Calif. — A former high-ranking administrator in the Grossmont Union High School District has initiated a lawsuit against her previous employer, leveling accusations of discrimination based on her sexual orientation. Rose Tagnesi, who served over 28 years in the district and recently held the position of special education director, has brought these allegations to the San Diego Superior Court, claiming hostility and adverse treatment due to her stance against what she describes as the district board’s “anti-LGBTQ agenda.” Tagnesi’s legal complaint includes accusations that a trustee of the school board referred to her … Read more

Thousands of West Virginia Students Embrace School Choice, Transfer for Enhanced Opportunities and Family Convenience

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Charleston, WV — More than 7,500 public school students in West Virginia have opted to switch schools during the 2023-24 academic year, leveraging expanded legislative measures that enhance educational and athletic transfer opportunities across the state. These transfers, allowed both within and between county lines, reflect a growing trend as families and students seek schools that better meet their specific needs. The state’s policy changes have significantly facilitated the process of school transfers. As reported by the West Virginia Department of Education, 6,135 students moved to different schools within their own counties, while another 1,425 … Read more

Montana Law School Grad Found Not Guilty of Attempted Rape But Convicted on Other Charges in High-Profile Case

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Missoula, MT — In a late Friday deliberation, a Missoula jury issued a mixed verdict in the trial of Cole Larson Levine, a 25-year-old former University of Montana law student. Levine was acquitted of attempted sexual intercourse without consent but was convicted on four other charges including aggravated assault. The accusations stemmed from an incident reported in downtown Missoula in August 2022. Along with the assault charges, Levine was found guilty of destruction or tampering with a communication device and unlawful restraint, a lesser charge related to allegations of attempted kidnapping. Additionally, Levine faced consequences … Read more