Independent school's enrollment contracts can be one of the most powerful instruments in the toolbox of an independent school administrator. At its core, the enrollment contract confirms a student's enrollment at the school and secures tuition obligations, but it can also be utilized to ensure a clear understanding of the school's expectations of parents and guardians and their partnership with a school. This article explores common issues that independent school administrators face each year, [...]

The US Department of Education recently abandoned its legal defense of controversial guidance that sought to ban DEI programs at colleges and universities nationwide. On January 21, the Department quietly dismissed its appeal at the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, effectively leaving in place a lower court ruling that rendered its February 2025 Dear Colleague Letter unenforceable. While the Department (DoE) has not released a public comment, this action appears to mark a retreat from [...]

The evolving immigration enforcement landscape has heightened the importance of institutional readiness across institutions of higher education. Colleges and universities are increasingly expected to respond to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity with clarity, consistency and legal precision. Planning can help institutions manage ICE encounters in a lawful, coordinated and defensible manner. The following FAQs address common questions colleges and universities may face when ICE officers are present on campus and outline key [...]