In General

• Statutory Sources of Protection for Students Lists some laws that protect student rights. (FindLaw)
• Ten Commonly Asked Questions on Student Rights Covers free speech, religious instruction, and more. (FindLaw)

Harassment

• Committee for Children Issues & Actions Has information in sections on Bullying and Cyber Bullying among others.
• Protecting Your Child From Sexual Harassment Make sure your child's school is doing all it should to prevent sexual harassment. (Nolo Press)
• Revised Sexual Harassment Guidance Provides guidance on harassment of students by school employees, other students, or third parties. (U.S. Department of Education)
• Sexual Harassment Erodes the Notion That School is a Safe Place Excerpts from an interview with Nan Stein, a senior researcher and project director at Wellesley College's Center for Research on Women. (Harvard Education Letter)
• Sexual Harassment - It's Not Academic Discusses sexual harassment, Title IX and more. (U.S. Department of Education)
• Ten Frequently Asked Questions - What is Sexual Harassment? Covers sexual harassment by students, teachers, and other school employees. (FindLaw)
• More on this topic in the Civil Rights Center. (FindLaw)

Disabilities & Special Education

• Entering Special Education Tips for getting your child started in special education. (Nolo Press)
• Do I Need a Special Education Lawyer? There may be times when you'll need a special education lawyer to help you advocate for your child. (Nolo Press)
• Gifted but Learning Disabled - A Puzzling Paradox Covers the learning disabled/gifted, curricular needs and more. (U.S. Department of Education)
• Glossary - Learning Disabilities Defines common learning disabilities. (FindLaw)
• Overview of Special Education Law Get the basics on the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and your child's rights to special education. (Nolo Press)
• Preparing for the IEP Meeting What you need to know before you meet with the representatives of your school district. (Nolo Press)
• ADD/ADHD and School Issues Features things to help kids do well in school. (National Attention Deficit Disorder Association)
• The Civil Rights of Students with Hidden Disabilities Covers how students with hidden disabilities are protected against discrimination by Federal law. (U.S. Department of Education)
• Q&A on Disability Discrimination in Education (FindLaw)
• 24th Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Report downloadable in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) and MS Word formats. (U.S. Department of Education)

Misc. Education Topics

• Can You Believe...? Banned Books List  Lists popular books that have been banned most often during the last century. (American Library Association)
• Saving for Your Child's Education Learn the best ways to save for your children's education. (Nolo Press)
• Public Education - Meeting the Needs of Students with Limited English Proficiency Covers language assistance programs used to teach children with limited English proficiency. (U.S. Department of Education)
• When You Can't Pay Your Student Loans: Cancellation, Deferment, and Forbearance How to defer your student loan payments, or cancel your loans altogether. (Nolo Press)
• Your Student Loan Repayment Options A variety of student loan repayment plans are available to fit your financial situation. (Nolo Press)