In exploring the data around older students facing unaddressed reading challenges in NYC, the Times highlights stories including that of Ms. Dipisa and her son Alejandro, who continue to work with NYLAG’s Special Education Unit in securing the support he needs.
The New York Times: Struggling Teenagers Left Out in New Push to Overhaul Reading Read More »
NYLAG’s Danielle Tarantolo spoke to Gothamist about the New York City Department of Education’s efforts to get additional funding for staff to handle cases brought by families of students with disabilities. NYLAG’s class action lawsuit against the City over delays in adjudicating such cases has brought attention to DOE’s inadequate resources.
In this Harvard Magazine article, NYLAG’s Jessica Ranucci proclaims explicitly prospective litigation is needed to overcome the litigation challenges in the for-profit college industry.
“Attacking the Concept of Debt” Read More »
The CARES Act signed into law provides significant relief to student loan borrowers who have Direct Loans or FFEL Loans that are held by the government. Here’s an overview of the relief provided.
Federal Student Loans During the Coronavirus Epidemic Read More »
NYLAG launches a legal resources hotline to help New York City residents impacted by COVID-19 (coronavirus) receive answers to their legal questions.
New Free NY COVID-19 Legal Resource Hotline Helps NYC Residents Read More »
Colleges and universities would have an easier time rolling out new models for online programs. NYLAG’s Jessica Ranucci cautions the new plan needs oversight to ensure equal and quality education for all students.
NYLAG’s Jane Stevens and Jessica Ranucci criticize the Borrower Defense rule’s impact on defrauded students and free legal resources.
Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration Toughening of Student Loan Cancellation Rules Read More »
NYLAG’s special education attorney, Sandra Robinson speaks with Chalkbeat about reducing hearing officers’ qualifications.
Op-ed by NLYAG volunteer attorney Joseph Berkman-Breen on for-profit schools deceiving student veterans to profit on students’ GI Bill education benefits.
How The Dept. of Veterans Affairs is Failing to Protect Student Vets Read More »
NYLAG’s Laura Davis discusses the impact of a special education attorney when advocating for your child’s rights.
Do You Need a Special Education Attorney? Read More »
