Episodes
Oct. 20, 2025
The Role of Law Enforcement in Working with Schools to Address Student Substance Use
In this episode, listeners will learn about the key legal requirements that must be addressed when schools and law enforcement work together to address student substance use and related issues. Listeners will gain insights in...
Oct. 13, 2025
The Role of the Student Assistance Coordinator and School Counselor in Ensuring a Comprehensive Drug and Alcohol Counseling Program
In this episode, listeners will learn about the critical functions served by the Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) in New Jersey schools, and how the SAC plays a key role in promoting a comprehensive drug and alcohol couns...
Oct. 6, 2025
The Role of the School Nurse and School Physician in Addressing Substance Use
In this episode, listeners will learn about the essential role of the school nurse in addressing student substance use and the related health issues that arise. The broad scope of responsibilities of the school nurse will be ...
Sept. 29, 2025
Understanding the Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Parents in Relation to Student Substance Use
In this episode, listeners will learn about some of the innovative ways that schools can effectively engage with students and parents to address substance use prevention. Listeners will learn about the New Jersey Prevention ...
Sept. 22, 2025
Emerging Trends in Student Substance Use
In this episode, listeners will learn about some of the emerging trends regarding student substance use and how to remain informed about the ever changing nature of student substance use. Listeners will hear valuable insights...
Sept. 15, 2025
The School Principal’s Role if a Student is Suspected of Being Under the Influence
In this episode, listeners will learn about the legal requirements that must be followed when there is reason to believe that a student may be under the influence of alcohol or a controlled dangerous substance. Listeners wil...
Sept. 8, 2025
Evolving Legal Requirements on Student Transportation and the Law
Safely transporting students to and from school, school events, and school field trips can be a complex endeavor, and raises the potential for numerous health and safety concerns. In this episode, listeners will learn about m...
Sept. 1, 2025
Current Requirements and the Future of Staff Evaluation in Schools
Meaningful and effective evaluation systems are a critical element of a high quality public school system. But while our society and the demands on our schools have rapidly transformed in recent years, our staff evaluation sy...
Aug. 25, 2025
DEI, Public Schools and the Law: What Has and Hasn’t Changed
School districts are charged with ensuring a safe, affirming environment for all students, staff members and families, that embraces and celebrates the rich diversity of all stakeholders, with treating students, parents and s...
Aug. 18, 2025
Ongoing Legal Obligations to Support Multilingual Learners
School districts need to consider a wide range of unique student issues and comply with state and federal law when it comes to meeting the needs of students who are multilingual learners (MLs). In this episode, listeners wil...
Aug. 11, 2025
Addressing Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation in Schools after Mahmoud v. Taylor
In light of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor (June 27, 2025) it is critical for school districts to understand their ongoing legal obligations related to addressing gender identity and sexual orientation. ...
Aug. 4, 2025
Artificial intelligence, Deepfakes and the Law
As the Artificial Intelligence revolution continues to transform all aspects of our society, school districts need to understand their evolving legal obligations. In this episode, listeners will learn about new federal and Ne...
May 26, 2025
School Athletics, Finance, Ethics and Legal Liability
In this episode you will learn about the key legal principles that must be followed related to budgeting and handling athletics funds and working with vendors. This includes a discussion of properly handling gate receipts, f...
May 19, 2025
School Athletics, Sportsmanship and Legal Liability
In this episode, you will learn about the key elements of sportsmanship that must be followed at all school athletic events and the many foreseeable legal issues that may arise when sportsmanship breaks down. Topics addresse...
May 12, 2025
School Athletics, Human Resources and Legal Liability
In this episode, you will learn about the many legal issues that arise in school athletics related to hiring, training, support and supervision of school athletics personnel. Topics addressed include screening, social media ...
Oct. 28, 2024
Ensuring Legally Sound HR Protocols
This episode was provided in Partnership with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management. Human Resources is a big term that encompasses everything school districts do in their interactions with current, prospective and even former ...
Oct. 21, 2024
Staff Evaluation and Accountability… Beyond Staff Observations
This episode was provided in Partnership with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management. What happens when staff members are directly observed by their supervisor, whether that be in the classroom, in the main office or other work ...
Oct. 14, 2024
How Schools Can Be Family-Friendly to Staff and Still Operate Efficiently
This episode was provided in Partnership with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management. With school staffing shortages growing across the nation, it is imperative that school districts competing for staff members signal that they ...
Oct. 7, 2024
Effectively Addressing Sexual Harassment Claims in Schools
This episode was provided in Partnership with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management. Sexual harassment in public schools can take many forms. This episode will provide a clear definition of what constitutes sexual harassment a...
Sept. 30, 2024
Don’t Cross that Line! Creating a Clear Staff Code of Conduct
This episode was provided in Partnership with Arthur J. Gallagher. There is a growing awareness of the importance of ensuring that all students build strong connections with trusted adults in the school setting. At the same t...
Sept. 9, 2024
The New Title IX
This episode was provided in Partnership with Alliant Insurance Services. All school districts need to understand their obligations for implementing Title IX, which ensures that no students in our schools are victims of gende...
Sept. 2, 2024
New Rules for Student Athlete Clearance
This episode was provided in Partnership with Alliant Insurance Services. Ensuring that students are able to safely participate in school athletics takes a team effort. That team includes parents, students, private healthcar...
Aug. 19, 2024
Addressing Student Athlete Mental Health
This episode was provided in Partnership with Alliant Insurance Services. We are experiencing a surge in students nationwide who are in need of mental health supports. Involvement in school athletics has the potential to gre...
Oct. 9, 2023
Addressing Microaggressions and Implicit Bias
Host - David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, FEA Guest - George Guy, Principal, Cherry Hill Public Schools Discrimination in our schools can take many forms. Sometimes it takes the form of over...