Wendy Pizer
@wendypizer.bsky.social
Special Education Attorney at Pizer Law. pizer.law
Sharing PEATC's info sheet about a new VA law impacting students with disabilities. peatc.org/wp-content/u...
For a summary and links to 15 new laws passed in 2025, go to pizer.law/virginia-202...
For a summary and links to 15 new laws passed in 2025, go to pizer.law/virginia-202...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Sharing PEATC's info sheet about a new VA law impacting students with disabilities. peatc.org/wp-content/u...
For a summary and links to 15 new laws passed in 2025, go to pizer.law/virginia-202...
For a summary and links to 15 new laws passed in 2025, go to pizer.law/virginia-202...
"Already, the changes taking place in Washington are trickling down to the classroom..."
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Disability Advocates Cry Foul Over Dismantling Of Special Ed: 'Our World Is On Fire'
Efforts to gut the U.S. Department of Education's special education office and move the program to another agency are already causing "immediate harm" to students with disabilities, advocates warn.
www.disabilityscoop.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:21 AM
"Already, the changes taking place in Washington are trickling down to the classroom..."
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The challenges in NYC schools are hardly unique. Other school systems are grappling with: loss of students, attacks by the fed govt, fed funding disruptions, struggling readers, ed controversies, & inequalities across the school system too.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/n...
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Among Mamdani’s Many Upcoming Challenges: Fixing New York City’s Schools
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November 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The challenges in NYC schools are hardly unique. Other school systems are grappling with: loss of students, attacks by the fed govt, fed funding disruptions, struggling readers, ed controversies, & inequalities across the school system too.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/n...
This is a regulated area, with laws and policies governing what should have happened in this type of situation. Here's an example of what school administrators can face when they don't follow them. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Jury Awards $10 Million to Teacher Shot by 6-Year-Old Student
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November 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
This is a regulated area, with laws and policies governing what should have happened in this type of situation. Here's an example of what school administrators can face when they don't follow them. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
What changes in education can Virginia expect when Governor-elect Spanberger takes office? Check out her "Strengthening Virginia Schools Plan" to find out what may be coming:
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NEW: Abigail's Strengthening Virginia Schools Plan | Abigail Spanberger for Governor
As the parent of three school-aged daughters in Virginia public schools, Abigail knows the importance of helping every child succeed, no matter their zip code. Abigail is a proud product of Virginia p...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
What changes in education can Virginia expect when Governor-elect Spanberger takes office? Check out her "Strengthening Virginia Schools Plan" to find out what may be coming:
abigailspanberger.com/issue/new-ab...
abigailspanberger.com/issue/new-ab...
Love seeing student advocacy in action. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Students Make Appeals to Congress to Protect K-12 Funding
National Student Council representatives shared perspectives on challenges schools are facing.
www.edweek.org
November 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Love seeing student advocacy in action. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
"A federal judge in Seattle says the Trump administration can’t move ahead with the termination of about four dozen grants in 15 states meant to expand mental health services in schools and bolster the ranks of school mental health professionals." www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Ed. Dept. Can't Cancel Dozens of School Mental Health Grants, Judge Rules
The grants, valued at $1 billion, help schools employ more mental health professionals.
www.edweek.org
November 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
"A federal judge in Seattle says the Trump administration can’t move ahead with the termination of about four dozen grants in 15 states meant to expand mental health services in schools and bolster the ranks of school mental health professionals." www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
"The research builds on a growing body of work about the impact of viral infection during pregnancy and fetal health." www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Covid in pregnancy tied to autism, developmental issues, study says
A study published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology analyzed more than 18,100 births in Massachusetts of children born to women who contracted the virus starting in the early months of the pand...
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October 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
"The research builds on a growing body of work about the impact of viral infection during pregnancy and fetal health." www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Do you support a child with epilepsy in a school setting? Check out the resources on the National Association for School Nurses website. www.nasn.org/nasn-resourc...
Epilepsy - National Association of School Nurses
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October 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Do you support a child with epilepsy in a school setting? Check out the resources on the National Association for School Nurses website. www.nasn.org/nasn-resourc...
Parents, make sure you double check to ensure your child is on track to meet graduation requirements. Be sure to get your information from reputable sources. This blog post from Pizer Law links directly to the Virginia Department of Education.
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Understanding Diploma Options for Students with Disabilities
It is important for families of students with disabilities to understand the various diploma options and how to meet them.
pizer.law
October 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Parents, make sure you double check to ensure your child is on track to meet graduation requirements. Be sure to get your information from reputable sources. This blog post from Pizer Law links directly to the Virginia Department of Education.
pizer.law/understandin...
pizer.law/understandin...
Early data for school cell phone bans shows mixed results: there were gains in test scores and attendance, but disproportionate suspension of Black students soared too.
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Do School Cellphone Bans Work? What Early Findings Tell Us
A pair of research projects look at the impact on discipline and academic achievement.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Early data for school cell phone bans shows mixed results: there were gains in test scores and attendance, but disproportionate suspension of Black students soared too.
www.edweek.org/technology/d...
www.edweek.org/technology/d...
The looming SNAP crisis could have spillover impacts for schools, according to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health:
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What is SNAP? And what happens when it’s gone? America’s largest anti-hunger initiative won’t be distributing benefits in November.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The looming SNAP crisis could have spillover impacts for schools, according to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health:
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The Trump Administration laid off nearly all of the employees in the US Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. Find out why it matters and what you can do about it.
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What's Going on at the US Department of Education? And How Will it Impact Students with Disabilities?
The Trump Administration laid off nearly all of the employees in the US Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. Find out why it matters and what you can do a...
pizer.law
October 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The Trump Administration laid off nearly all of the employees in the US Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. Find out why it matters and what you can do about it.
pizer.law/whats-going-...
pizer.law/whats-going-...
"While nonprofits and states are doing legal work challenging the administration, ultimately private law firm resources are needed to support the effort."
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Nation’s biggest law firms back off from challenging Trump policies
The pace generated by more than 390 lawsuits challenging Trump administration actions has lawyers from many firms working around-the-clock.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 26, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"While nonprofits and states are doing legal work challenging the administration, ultimately private law firm resources are needed to support the effort."
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Is your child being taught by a certified teacher? This EdWeek article examines the growing trend of filling positions with uncertified teachers and the impact on the students.
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How Uncertified Teachers Went From a Stopgap to an Escalating Crisis
Using uncertified teachers to fill shortages may further destabilize the educator pipeline.
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October 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Is your child being taught by a certified teacher? This EdWeek article examines the growing trend of filling positions with uncertified teachers and the impact on the students.
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
At a time when teacher shortages nationwide are of high concern for parents and school divisions alike, the US Commission on Civil Rights released a new report addressing the impact on students with disabilities.
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New Federal Report Addresses Special Education Teacher Shortage
A new federal report addresses the nationwide shortage of special education teachers.
pizer.law
October 26, 2025 at 12:09 AM
At a time when teacher shortages nationwide are of high concern for parents and school divisions alike, the US Commission on Civil Rights released a new report addressing the impact on students with disabilities.
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"Advocates say they are bracing for a battle similar to those fought decades ago that led to the enactment of civil rights law protecting children and adults with disabilities."
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Parents, advocates alarmed as Trump leverages shutdown to gut special education department
Two months after Education Secretary Linda McMahon was confirmed, she and a small team from the department met with leadership from the National Center for Learning Disabilities, an advocacy group tha...
hechingerreport.org
October 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
"Advocates say they are bracing for a battle similar to those fought decades ago that led to the enactment of civil rights law protecting children and adults with disabilities."
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With federal oversight of education gutted, local elections matter now more than ever. Voters in Arlington can check out the Arlington School Board candidates' responses to Arlington SEPTA's questionnaire: www.arlingtonsepta.org/2025-school-...
2025 School Board Candidates Respond to SEPTA Questionnaire
Each year Arlington SEPTA asks each School Board candidate questions relating to special education and shares their unedited answers for your information. Arlington SEPTA is a non-partisan or…
www.arlingtonsepta.org
October 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
With federal oversight of education gutted, local elections matter now more than ever. Voters in Arlington can check out the Arlington School Board candidates' responses to Arlington SEPTA's questionnaire: www.arlingtonsepta.org/2025-school-...
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Too many students with disabilities are bullied at school, and too often schools do not respond effectively.
If your child is experiencing bullying at school, check out these tips from Pizer Law: pizer.law/10-steps-to-...
If your child is experiencing bullying at school, check out these tips from Pizer Law: pizer.law/10-steps-to-...
10 Steps to Take if your Child is Bullied at School
Students with disabilities have the right to attend school without being bullied. Here are 10 steps parents can take if you suspect your child is being bullied at school.
pizer.law
October 22, 2025 at 3:17 AM
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Too many students with disabilities are bullied at school, and too often schools do not respond effectively.
If your child is experiencing bullying at school, check out these tips from Pizer Law: pizer.law/10-steps-to-...
If your child is experiencing bullying at school, check out these tips from Pizer Law: pizer.law/10-steps-to-...
Wondering about the impact of the Trump Administration's mass layoffs at the US Department of Education? Check out this breakdown by EdWeek: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Education Department Layoffs Would Affect Dozens of Programs. See Which Ones
Entire teams that work on key funding streams may not return to work even when the shutdown ends.
www.edweek.org
October 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Wondering about the impact of the Trump Administration's mass layoffs at the US Department of Education? Check out this breakdown by EdWeek: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
The impact of Long Covid on children is enormous. Are schools ready to respond?
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Long Covid is Impacting this Generation of Children
The impact of Long Covid on children is enormous. Are schools ready to respond?
pizer.law
October 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The impact of Long Covid on children is enormous. Are schools ready to respond?
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Here is some information about the impact of the recent cuts at the US Department of Education and what you can do in response.
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October 14, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Here is some information about the impact of the recent cuts at the US Department of Education and what you can do in response.
www.copaa.org/news/712312/...
www.copaa.org/news/712312/...
Parents, have you talked with your child's teacher to make sure a substitute teacher will have information about your child's disability needs? Here's an article to help get the conversation started.
www.edutopia.org/article/how-...
www.edutopia.org/article/how-...
A One-Page Chart to Support Every Student Every Day
Teachers can use this spreadsheet—free template included—to track accommodations and strengths to keep students on track and motivated.
www.edutopia.org
October 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Parents, have you talked with your child's teacher to make sure a substitute teacher will have information about your child's disability needs? Here's an article to help get the conversation started.
www.edutopia.org/article/how-...
www.edutopia.org/article/how-...