Law-Related Education

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Law-Related Education for the Public

January 2018 • Volume 4 • Number 3 •

January 2018 Law Related Education for the Public Newsletter

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In This Issue

Civics education continues to advance through LRE

By Hon. Michael J. Chmiel

Learn about the accomplishments and initiatives of the ISBA's Standing Committee on Law Related Education for the Public, and share your questions, comments, and suggestions for future endeavors.

MLK day will be observed as per usual, but this year it’s actually on King’s birthday

By Sharon L. Eiseman

This year, on January 15, which is the actual date of his birth in 1929, people all over our country—and beyond—will pay homage to this great man, preacher, and acknowledged leader of the civil rights movement in America.

Special education

By Hon. Edward Schoenbaum (ret.)

The central question in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District RE–1 was whether schools must provide a meaningful education in which children show significant progress and are given substantially equal opportunities as typical children, or may they provide an education that results in some improvement?

Waivers: Have fun, but sign here first

By David House

A waiver can prevent an injured party from recovering for his or her injuries even if the other party was clearly the cause of the injuries. How can this be allowed to happen?

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