The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education just approved new regulations that clarify and update how these practices can be used—and...

Must-Watch: John Oliver’s latest episode takes a hard look at the juvenile justice system — exposing inhumane conditions, the lack of...

We are so happy to share our congratulations to YAF Executive Director and EdLaw Senior Counsel, Michele Scavongelli, on receiving the...

EdLaw Senior Counsel Wheatly Gulmi and EdLaw Director & YAF President and CEO Marlies Spanjaard have been part of a dedicated working...

We are proud to share that several of our attorneys had active roles in the Mass Bar Association's Eighth Annual Juvenile & Child Welfare...

How many boards would spend their Sunday in strategy mode? Ours did. On March 30th, the Youth Advocacy Foundation (YAF) Board dedicated...

In a recent incident involving a transcription app, Northampton elementary school officials were exposed for denying legally required...

Today, March 31st, is Transgender Day of Visibility! Today and everyday it is important to celebrate the transgender community, honor...

The Trump administration has recently initiated significant layoffs within the Department of Education, reducing staff by nearly 50%....

EdLaw Attorneys, Kayla Pulliam and Wheatly Gulmi This past weekend, EdLaw attorneys Michele Scavongelli, Wheatly Gulmi and Kayla Pulliam...

Our newest Board member, Darnell Williams, recently had an article published in The MRA (Massachusetts Reading Association) Beacon,...

February is full of key dates and holidays that continue to shape our communities and country! Significant observances this month, such...

A recent report by the Bureau of Justice Statistics highlights the fluctuations in youth crime from 1993 to 2022, underscoring the need...

The Schott Foundation for Public Education recently released a new report entitled "Love is the Foundation for Life: Schott Report on...