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ERC responds to US Department of Education RIFs
The US Department of Education recently eliminated hundreds of jobs through a Reduction in Force (RIF). While the long-term status of these cuts is questionable, there is no doubt that the short-term impact will be disruptive.
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Education Rights Counsel launches updated mission and values
ERC has unveiled an updated mission and values—marking an important milestone in our ongoing evolution as a child-focused, collaborative force for educational equity.
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Nebraska education leaders see plan to close US Department of Education as 'disastrous'
... dismantling of the federal Department of Education could have "catastrophic" effects ...
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Local educator's career of inclusion earns top honor
ERC will honor Meribeth Jackson with the first-ever Debora Basler Wisneski Inclusive Innovation in Education Award at Raise the Bar.
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Omaha Mom Talks podcast features ERC's Lauren Micek Vargas
Omaha Mom Talks podcaster Jessie Gutierrez talked with Lauren about special education advocacy and more.
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Section 504: the History and Current Risk
We are witnessing a coordinated effort to weaken protections for people with disabilities. Section 504 was born from protest, it must be defended with the same urgency.
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United Way of the Midlands Awards $25,000 to ERC
Education Rights Counsel is pleased to announce it was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from the Karnett Trust through United Way of the Midlands' Community Impact Fund.
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Supreme Court announces decision lowering standard of proof for student discrimination lawsuits
On June 12, the Supreme Court announced an opinion overturning an 8th Circuit decision that held students bringing discrimination claims to a higher standard than non-students.
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ABA publishes article on ERC's innovative model for advocating for juvenile education rights
Children in the juvenile court system often struggle educationally ... This article describes a groundbreaking "limited-representation education counsel" model pioneered by ERC.
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Bill allowing lawsuits after child sex assaults at school could be narrowed
The ongoing legislative fight to allow lawsuits against Nebraska schools for alleged negligence in cases of child sexual assault faces a tough road in 2025 ...
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High-stakes legal battle threatens Section 504
Nebraska’s Attorney General joined a Texas lawsuit (Texas v. Becerra), which, at its core, is an attack on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
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Unicameral Update
Education Committee considering two proposals that would once again allow Nebraska schools to suspend students in pre-K through second grade.
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Change Maker honoree 'excited' to be recognized for work in Omaha community
The Omaha Chamber of Commerce has named this year's Change Maker honorees, including Lauren Micek Vargas.
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Standing strong for students no matter what
We may be frustrated about the overturning of long-standing processes, but but now is not the time to withdraw. Rather, we will be here to protect the education of children from any and all harms.
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Lawmakers probe special education, 'option enrollment' among Nebraska school districts
Lawmakers are exploring how to help more students who require special education take part in a Nebraska program that allows families the option to enroll in a different public school district.
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Advocates recognized for help in knocking down legal barriers to education in Nebraska
Four Nebraska advocates, including two state senators, have been recognized by the nonprofit Education Rights Counsel for efforts to remove legal barriers to educational equity.
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