Alongside my legal career, I write about education law, public service, and policy. This page will collect my articles and commentary, along with curated education-law news from other publishers.
Focus Areas
- Education law and policy
- Children, families, and civil rights
- Public service and government
Articles & Commentary
Below is a curated selection of recent education-law and policy news from outside sources. These articles are written and published by the listed sources, not by me; links open the original publisher’s site.
U.S. Department of Education (Federal Register)
- In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request […]
- In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request […]
- The Secretary publishes a list of persons who may be named to serve on the Performance Review Board that oversees the evaluation of performance appraisals […]
- The Secretary of Education publishes a final rule to repeal the U.S. Department of Education's (Department) 2024 final rule amending the Title IX regulations and […]
- In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request […]
Education Week
- Join this free virtual event to learn how teachers and school district leaders ensure students are reading enough.
- In this panel discussion, district leaders and systems experts will examine the gap between the outcomes we want and the systems in place.
- Optimism is up. AI use is rising. Coherence is the next challenge. Hear what the 2026 Educator Confidence Report reveals about the field.
- Join this webinar to hear recent findings from the EdWeek Research Center and discover practical strategies for improvement.
- Explore the current trends around the use of AI in teacher preparation and continuing education with data from the EdWeek Research Center.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
- A solution to the reading crisis: Make space for students to discuss literature outside the classroom.By Randy Boyagoda A solution to the reading crisis: Make […]
- Red-state mission statements reflect the political corruption of scholarship. By Timothy Messer-Kruse Red-state mission statements reflect the political corruption of scholarship.
- The diverging fortunes of Syracuse and Northeastern tell a clear story.By Jeffrey Selingo The diverging fortunes of Syracuse and Northeastern tell a clear story.
- A rising star in Michigan State's chemistry department was suddenly told to stay away. Why?By Katherine Mangan For months, she received paychecks but little information. […]
- By Annika Bereny and Delilah Brumer Months before a rape case shook the nation, Cornell acknowledged its existing education needed improvement.
Think Tanks & Policy Research
Daily Signal — Education
- Ohio remains a model for school choice and promoting better education, often in a Christian school setting. The Center for Christian Virtue says there’s plenty […]
- Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more […]
- Earlier this year, the Aspen Institute’s Education & Society Program and the College Board announced a multiyear program, running from September 2026 through 2029, to […]
- When I was U.S. consul general in Marseille, France, from 2017–2020, I visited countless schools across the south. One was the Lycée de la Méditerranée, […]
- Biden Justice Department officials raised serious concerns about the DOJ treating concerned parents like domestic terrorists before Attorney General Merrick Garland released his memo directing […]
AEI — Education
- Last week’s column on what the midterm elections could mean for education prompted a whole lot of reader mail. The post Blue November Mailbag: The […]
- A former Ed. Dept. official predicts the program will generate $3 billion for scholarships in 2027. The post An Expert Explains How the Federal Scholarship […]
- A new federal rule restricting student loans for failing programs is an admirable effort to protect students from crippling debt. The post Why Are Democrats […]
- Senior Fellow Robert Pondiscio discusses Nikole Hannah-Jones’ New York Times column on The Reason Interview with Nick Gillespie. The post Discussing Nikole Hannah-Jones’ New York […]
- A veteran school reformer is focused on how teens are spending their time after the school day ends. The post It’s 3 p.m. Do You […]
Manhattan Institute / City Journal — Education
- New York’s Chance for School Choice City Journal
- Kathy Hochul’s School Choice Opportunity City Journal
- New York Weakens School Accountability City Journal
- Why Is New York Dumping Its High School Exit Exam? City Journal
- Why Are AP Scores Rising? The College Board’s Answers Don’t Add Up City Journal
Campus & Higher-Education News
Campus Reform
- FIU socialist group pushes university to end ICE agreement Campus Reform
- Ivy League’s Big Three 'A'rms race leaves top grades increasingly meaningless Campus Reform
- Illinois administrator sends student journalist to campus police over critical email – Campus ReformIllinois administrator sends student journalist to campus police over critical email Campus Reform
- Furry clubs access student fees, campus resources at universities Campus Reform
- UIC students protest CBP recruiting, demand ‘sanctuary campus’ Campus Reform
The College Fix
- Schools will establish ‘America’s Corps of Cadets’ The Pentagon has chosen five new colleges to train military officers as it overhauls its partnerships with elite […]
- Journalism experts weigh in on what this means for the news media.
- Pro-life leader says students who want to help struggling moms ‘could be volunteering at a pregnancy resource center, holding diaper drives’ instead Student fees at […]
- BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — A small public university in a rural central Michigan college town has spent $22 million to open a 26,000-square-foot museum dedicated […]
- Out-of-state citizens are not eligible for reduced tuition rate A federal lawsuit announced Thursday accuses the University of Delaware of discriminating against U.S. citizens through […]
Montgomery County, MD Schools
The MoCo Show — MCPS
- Fox Chapel Elementary School closed at noon on Monday, October 5, due to a water main break in the area that is expected to disrupt […]
- Montgomery County Public Schools placed 28 schools among the top 50 in Niche’s 2027 rankings of the Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland, including five […]
- Montgomery County Public Schools has the No. 1 public middle school in Maryland, with 10 MCPS schools appearing among the state’s top 25 in Niche’s […]
- Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has released additional details about what families and community members can expect during upcoming engagement meetings regarding potential elementary and […]
- Thomas Edison High School of Technology will host its annual Open House on Thursday, October 15, giving students and families an opportunity to learn more […]
Montgomery County Public Schools News (via Google News)
- Loudoun school board urges students to ‘celebrate’ LGBTQ+ history in new proclamation Fox News
- Judge blasts Montgomery County schools for ‘blatant attempt’ to dodge disability law The Baltimore Banner
- The Top 50 Elementary Schools in Maryland, According to Niche The MoCo Show –
- ‘Hot mess express’ vs. ‘THIS IS GREAT!’: Why a reading curriculum evokes strong feelings The Baltimore Banner
- Montgomery Co. schools planning for the future with closure and consolidation engagement meetings WTOP News
All feed items above are written and published by the external publishers named, not by me.
Views expressed on this site are my own and do not represent any government agency.