A significant number of laws that govern schools come from court decisions. As an administrator, you need to have a general understanding of how to analyze case law and identify the relevant conclusions and how they impact school environments.
Research a U.S. Supreme Court case that has impacted educational policies.
Write a 275- to 350-word case brief about the case you researched. Include the following in your case brief:
Title and citation
Facts
Issues (in question form)
Decisions
Reasoning
Analysis (evaluate the significance of the case and its ethical and legal implications for school leaders)
Research a court case related to educational malpractice.
Write a 275- to 350-word case brief about the case you researched. Include the following in your case brief:
Summary of the case, the court’s decision, and the rationale for the decision
Your opinion on the case decision
Discussion of professional and ethical standards and practices that schools should follow to advocate professionalism and accountability