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Gov. Wolf Signs Trauma-Informed Education Legislation
Trauma-informed education is now mandatory at all Pennsylvania public schools thanks to new legislation included in the state...
Learn MoreBarley Snyder Enters NLJ’s Top 500 as “Top-Ranked New Entrant”
Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...
Learn MoreLions, Tigers, and (Gummy) Bears, Oh My! How Will Schools Deal with CBD?
The rise of ingestible CBD products and the attractiveness of those products to minors has left school districts scrambling f...
Learn MoreIncreased Mental Health Focus in the Required Curriculum
Mental health education and awareness is increasingly being made part of the general education curriculum in school districts...
Learn MoreAre Student Cellphone Searches Unconstitutional?
School administrators need to be careful about potentially infringing on a student’s Fourth Amendment rights when searching...
Learn MoreFeds Address “Substantial Misunderstanding” in Application of FERPA in School-Based Threats
Federal education officials continue to carve out guidelines on the confusing intersection of privacy laws and school safety ...
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How the Federal Government Shutdown Could Affect Your Business
We have now passed the one-month point for the federal government shutdown, making it the longest in the country’s history....
Learn MoreBarley Snyder Adds Four to Partnership
Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...
Learn MoreSchools, Colleges, Municipalities and Community Organizations: Have You Applied for Violence Program Grants?
A Pennsylvania grant program will award up to $350,000 for municipalities, community organizations, and select others willing...
Learn MoreU.S. Department of Education Addresses Criticism of FERPA Enforcement
The U.S. Department of Education issued new guidance on December 20 addressing the efficiency and enforcement of the Family E...
Learn MoreU.S. Department of Education Releases Proposed Title IX Rule
The U.S. Department of Education on Friday released its proposed updates to Title IX regulation, specifically adding new requ...
Learn MoreEnsuring Equity in School Sexual Misconduct Investigations
While it is imperative that educational agencies take seriously their obligations to promptly investigate and respond to alle...
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