Podcast
The LEGAL ONE Podcast
Hosted by NJPSA/FEA · EN
Law, Ethics, and Governance for All Leaders, including an Overview of New and Emerging issues.
How can you understand your legal rights and responsibilities? Especially with limited time, laws that are constantly evolving, and the fact that you are always on the move? Whether you are a parent, teacher, school leader, college student or just have an interest in school law, the LEGAL ONE Podcast provides a great option for you.
As the leading provider of school law training, the LEGAL ONE team of school law experts is pleased to offer the LEGAL ONE Podcast to help you understand complex legal issues through approximately 30-minute episodes. Each episode will be hosted by a LEGAL ONE attorney, include information on recent developments in school law and provide tips for promoting collaboration between parents and schools.
For those with an interest in specific topics, the Podcast will include series of episodes that focus on specific aspects of school law, such as landmark Supreme Court decisions, landmark legislation, special education, First Amendment rights, addressing bullying and other student behavior, and discrimination law. The format will include legal analysis and commentary, interviews with key stakeholders and tips for how to learn more about particular topics.
For more information, contact us at legalone@njpsa.org
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Evolving Legal Requirements on Student Transportation and the Law
Sep 800:40:37Tap to summarizeSafely 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 major changes in New Jersey law that have been enacted in recent years, existing state and federal requirements, the rights of parents to direct what happens at student dismissal and new options available for addressing the shortage of bus drivers. The episode will provide clarity on legal obligations related to addressing student health issues, dealing with student behavior issues, working with private bus companies and ensuring proper training and information sharing.Host: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, Foundation for Educational AdministrationGuests: Janine S. Byrnes, President, New Jersey School Transportation Supervisors Association; Sandra Jacques, Esq., LL.M, Assistant Director of Legal Education, Foundation for Educational Administration
Transcribe →Current Requirements and the Future of Staff Evaluation in Schools
Sep 100:46:49Tap to summarizeMeaningful 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 systems have often remained stuck in a prior 20th century model. In this episode, listeners will hear about steps that are being taken in the State of New Jersey to reenvision staff evaluation, and the important changes to staff evaluation that are being implemented in the short term as part of the larger effort to reimagine staff evaluation going forward. Listeners will learn about ongoing legal obligations related to staff evaluation and progressive supervision, key changes in effect for the 2025-26, and potential changes under consideration for the future.Host: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, Foundation for Educational AdministrationGuest: Karen Bingert, Executive Director, New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association
Transcribe →DEI, Public Schools and the Law: What Has and Hasn’t Changed
Aug 2500:50:37Tap to summarizeSchool 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 staff in an equitable manner, and with ensuring an inclusive school environment. This represents not only the ethically right thing to do, but also reflects long-standing legal obligations under both federal and state law. In this episode, listeners will learn about specific legal obligations in the DEI realm related to supporting students and other key stakeholders, gain clarity on the impact of recent Presidential Executive Orders and federal guidance, and learn where the law has changed related to DEI.Host: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, Foundation for Educational AdministrationGuests: George Guy, Director of Elementary Education, Cherry Hill Public Schools; Rebecca Gold, LEGAL ONE Consultant and former Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Transcribe →Ongoing Legal Obligations to Support Multilingual Learners
Aug 1800:34:57Tap to summarizeSchool 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 will gain an understanding of legal requirements to provide MLs with sound, research-based educational programs, the requirement to effectively communicate with parents/guardians in their native language, the value and legal necessity to take an “assets based” approach to supporting, and the legal right to access a public education regardless of citizenship status. The episode also provides a clear explanation of the difference between Presidential Executive Orders, federal laws and Constitutional obligations. Host: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, Foundation for Educational AdministrationGuest: JoAnne Negrin, Ed.D., Chief Operating Officer, Language & Literacy Associates for Multilingual and Multicultural Education (LLAMAME), LLC.
Transcribe →Addressing Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation in Schools after Mahmoud v. Taylor
Aug 11, 202500:40:24Tap to summarizeIn 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. In this episode, listeners will learn about key aspects of the Mahmoud decision and how that decision impacts parental rights related to religious expression and opting their children out of certain classroom lessons in grades K-5. The episode also includes a review of ongoing obligations under New Jersey state law, including the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, and existing requirements related to curriculum, instruction, ensuring access to diverse and inclusive materials, promoting a safe and affirming school environment and addressing bias-related acts.Host: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, Foundation for Educational Administration Guests: Mx. Louis Noha Manziano, Supervisor of English Language Arts & Social Studies, Grades 6-12, Metuchen School District; Lori Burns, Ed.D., Director of Early Childhood P-3 Robbinsville School District
Transcribe →Artificial intelligence, Deepfakes and the Law
Aug 4, 2025Tap to summarizeAs 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 New Jersey laws addressing deepfake technology, including new civil and criminal penalties, and new tools for working with social media platforms to remove harmful content. The episode also includes a discussion of key legal considerations as school districts develop their policies and protocols around the use of AI. Finally, participants will see a first hand demonstration of how AI can assist in presenting complex information in new and exciting ways, including through the use of simulated podcast episodes that allow for real time interaction and deep exploration.Host: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, Foundation for Educational AdministrationGuest: Michael Gaskell, Principal, East Brunswick Public Schools
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