The Teacher's Lawyer - GHNY Law

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New York City Bans A.I. in Elementary and Middle SchoolsNYC's Department of Education has announced a new policy restric...
09/03/2026

New York City Bans A.I. in Elementary and Middle Schools

NYC's Department of Education has announced a new policy restricting artificial intelligence use for elementary and middle school students. The policy reflects ongoing concerns about AI's impact on student learning and development in public education.

A new policy announced by the Department of Education bars younger students from using artificial intelligence, but stops short of a moratorium.

New York education law litigation: Success Academy challenges state Department of Education policy affecting school rank...
09/02/2026

New York education law litigation: Success Academy challenges state Department of Education policy affecting school rankings. Important case for education law practitioners.

The city’s largest charter school dropped nearly 200 places in statewide rankings – all because state bureaucrats blocked the release of advanced placement scores in the ratings, a new lawsui…

NYC schools implement AI restrictions for students through 8th grade, with support from the United Federation of Teacher...
09/02/2026

NYC schools implement AI restrictions for students through 8th grade, with support from the United Federation of Teachers. A significant policy development in New York education law.

Under the new policy, teachers can still use artificial intelligence for projects like creating lesson plans, but they can’t use the tool for grading or crisis management.

New Haven Public Schools has adopted a comprehensive whistleblower protection policy designed to prevent retaliation aga...
09/01/2026

New Haven Public Schools has adopted a comprehensive whistleblower protection policy designed to prevent retaliation against employees who report suspected misconduct. The policy protects employees' right to report fraud, waste, abuse, and violations of law without fear of adverse employment action.

To protect "responsible truth-telling" from backlash.

NYC Mayor Mamdani's administration filed a lawsuit challenging a City Council bill that would provide $10,000 bonuses to...
09/01/2026

NYC Mayor Mamdani's administration filed a lawsuit challenging a City Council bill that would provide $10,000 bonuses to school paraprofessionals. The United Federation of Teachers has filed a motion to intervene, arguing the measure complies with state labor law. The case raises important questions about collective bargaining rights and education policy.

The United Federation of Teachers filed a motion to intervene after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sued to block paraprofessional bonuses he once backed.

Whistleblowers Confirm Findings of AAUP-MESA Report on Trump's "Antisemitism" Witch Hunthttps://www.aaup.org/news/whistl...
08/31/2026

Whistleblowers Confirm Findings of AAUP-MESA Report on Trump's "Antisemitism" Witch Hunt

https://www.aaup.org/news/whistleblowers-confirm-findings-aaup-mesa-report-trumps-antisemitism-witch-hunt

DOJ whistleblowers have detailed concerns about politicized Title VI investigations affecting higher education institutions. The complaint raises significant questions about government enforcement practices and institutional autonomy.

A whistleblower complaint sent to Congress sheds new light on the Trump administration’s campaign against higher education, confirming the findings of the 2025 AAUP–MESA joint report on the weaponization of civil rights law.

A West Point professor's First Amendment lawsuit raises important questions about academic freedom and government employ...
08/28/2026

A West Point professor's First Amendment lawsuit raises important questions about academic freedom and government employment. The case, filed in the Southern District of New York, challenges restrictions on teaching climate science.

Dr. Adam Kalkstein is suing the U. S. Military Academy, where he was a professor of geography and the only climate scientist, after being fired.

A New York court has found violations of city law regarding racial equity planning procedures. This decision has implica...
08/28/2026

A New York court has found violations of city law regarding racial equity planning procedures. This decision has implications for NYC Department of Education governance and administrative law compliance.

A judge said that the failure to release the report by charter-mandated deadlines “thwarted” the racial equity planning process established by New York City voters in 2022.

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