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Iowa Teacher Fights Back Against Controversial Book Ban Law, Seeks Guidance for Inclusive Education

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Des Moines, Iowa – A special education teacher in Des Moines Public Schools has expressed concerns over the removal of books from his classroom due to a new state education law. Dan Gutmann, along with several other plaintiffs, has filed a lawsuit against the state over the law, which restricts instruction and curriculum relating to gender identity and sexual orientation for students up to sixth grade. The law also bans books that depict sex acts. While a federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of major portions of the law, Gutmann and other educators still … Read more

Former ESL Teacher Turned Lawyer Empowers Change in Mass Tort and Product Liability Cases

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Los Angeles, California – Rachel, an attorney at Husch Blackwell, specializes in mass tort and product liability cases. Their journey to the legal field took an unconventional path, driven by a desire to level the playing field for others. Initially aspiring to be an English as a Second Language teacher, Rachel’s experience teaching abroad made them realize they wanted to effect change on a systemic level, leading them to pursue a legal career. Drawing on their background as an ESL tutor and teacher, Rachel’s legal work is characterized by their ability to identify problems and … Read more

Critical Analysis Reveals States’ Insufficient Efforts to Improve Teacher Preparation for Evidence-Based Reading Instruction

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Denver, Colorado – As states across the country pass new laws to reform reading instruction, there are concerns about whether these changes will actually lead to improved student outcomes. According to a recent analysis by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), many states are not doing enough to prepare and train teachers in evidence-based methods, which could hinder their ability to effectively teach literacy to students. The NCTQ report argues that more than half of the states have not provided specific enough guidance for teacher-preparation programs, nor have they adequately evaluated these programs or … Read more

Val Verde School District Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Failure to Protect Students from a Predatory Teacher

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Val Verde school district in California faces a lawsuit alleging that it failed to protect students from a teacher who engaged in predatory behavior. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of multiple students, claims that the district did not take adequate measures to ensure the safety of its students. According to the lawsuit, the teacher in question engaged in inappropriate and sexual conduct with students, leading to emotional distress and harm. The plaintiffs argue that the school district was aware of the teacher’s behavior, yet failed to take appropriate action. The lawsuit further alleges that the … Read more