July 04, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Trauma and School Children: Can the Law Empower These Students?M.M. grew up in an inner-city neighborhood in Boston. While in utero, M.M. experienced fetal distress while exposed to crack cocaine. As an adolescent, his mother was repeatedly incarcerated due to drug use. Because M.M. never knew his father, he transitioned in and out of foster homes, and at times, found himself homeless.
By David J. Berney and Morgen Black-Smith
12 minute read
December 27, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
President Obama and His Legacy on EducationAs Barack Obama's presidency draws to a close, it is worthwhile to reflect back on some of his accomplishments in the area of education. The president was able to promote a number of ambitious educational policies. Those achievements are all the more remarkable given Republican control of one or both houses of Congress during most of his presidency and the presence of critics from the left, right and center who excoriated his policy prescriptions. While President Obama's achievements should not be understated, it remains to be seen in light of his critics whether his overall legacy will benefit students.
By David J. Berney and Morgen Black-Smith
16 minute read
June 24, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
Transgender Students: A Unique Frontier for Civil RightsStarting at the age of 3, Lauren felt like a girl trapped in a boy's body. At school, due to her gender nonconformity, her classmates began calling her names such as "man beast." The harassment escalated to the point where students spit on her, parents insulted her, and on one occasion, peers tried tearing off her clothing to expose her genitals.
By David J. Berney and Morgen Black-Smith
15 minute read
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