Education Law

President John F. Kennedy was a popular president. On November 22, 1963, he waved to excited crowds from the back of a car as it wound through the streets of Dallas, Texas. Suddenly, gunshots rang out. The president had been shot! He died shortly after. The country had lost its leader.

What happens when criminals outgun the regular police force? Or when they threaten innocent hostages? Or when a riot spins out of control? In dangerous situations like these, SWAT teams are often the answer. With special training and gear, SWAT teams are ready to tackle whatever comes their way.

In 1974, the Supreme Court issued a momentous decision: In the case of Milliken v. Bradley, the justices brought a halt to school desegregation across the North, and to the civil rights movement’s struggle for a truly equal education for all. How did this come about, and why? In The Containment, the esteemed legal scholar Michelle Adams tells the epic story of the struggle to integrate Detroit schools—and what happened when it collided with Nixon-appointed justices committed to a judicial counterrevolution.

AudioLearn Law School Course Outlines Presents Contracts Law. Written by distinguished law professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this outline covers what is typically taught in a law school Contracts Law course. Included are detailed explanations of critical issues and topics you must know to master the course.

If you work in law enforcement and need to make yourself understood with Spanish-speakers, Spanish for Law Enforcement will provide you with the essential phrases to meet your needs. Learn words and phrases that relate to the most commonly encountered situations, without tedious grammar lessons.

In this very personal work - adapted from the original number one best seller, which the New York Times calls "as compelling as To Kill a Mockingbird, and in some ways more so" - acclaimed lawyer and social justice advocate Bryan Stevenson offers a glimpse into the lives of the wrongfully imprisoned and his efforts to fight for their freedom.

Learn everything you need to know to get into law school. This re-written and completely updated version of the bestselling law school admission guide, first published in 2009, provides detailed information on how to present yourself in the law school application process.

LSAT vocabulary doesn't have to be a dry slog through endless definitions. We're going to make it fun, memorable, and even entertaining. This isn't your typical stuffy, textbook-style study guide. This book has been designed to make you laugh, think, and most importantly—remember. We're talking about mnemonics, wild stories, and sentences that will imprint these words into your memory for good.

The System Was Never Broken: How Bureaucracy, Finance, and Law Keep You Exhausted (And What to Do About It) By Obadiah Switzer You’re not overwhelmed by accident. You’re overwhelmed because the systems around you were designed that way. Every form you fill out, every phone call that leads to a dead end, every surprise charge or impossible deadline—it’s not random. It’s not inefficiency. It’s control. This book exposes the core truth modern life tries to hide: the system isn’t failing. It’s functioning exactly as intended. Bureaucracy, finance, and law are not malfunctioning....

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to the integration of social and environmental concerns into business operations and interactions with stakeholders. It encompasses a wide range of activities, including fair labor practices, environmental sustainability initiatives, community engagement, and ethical governance. Essentially, CSR represents a company's commitment to conducting business in a manner that is ethical, sustainable, and beneficial to society as a whole. In today’s business landscape, CSR has become an essential component of corporate strategy. The growing awareness of...

Police dogs can do everything from tracking criminals to helping prevent riots. With its keen sense of smell and good hearing, a police dog is invaluable to its human partner. Learn more about these amazing animals, including how they are chosen, the training they go through, and the missions they complete.

Readability, aesthetics, and argumentation are intertwined. Ryan McCarl shows how litigation documents that are easier and more pleasant to read are more likely to persuade judges and other busy readers. The book also discusses parts of legal writing that many guides overlook, including sentence mechanics, writing technology, and typography.

Has your game got the blahs? Are your players spending more time thumbing through your book collection than hunting down clues, more energy heckling one another than in crushing their cruel foes? Never fear, o beleaguered Game Masters, for Robin D. Laws, noted game designer (Feng Shui, Hero Wars, Dying Earth, Rune) and columnist for Dragon magazine is here to help. Know your players! Analyze your system! Build your campaign! Design adventures! Prepare to be spontaneous, and improvise like a fiend!

A true crime thriller - the first book for teens to tell the nearly unknown tale of the brazen attempt to steal Abraham Lincoln's body! The action begins in October of 1875, as Secret Service agents raid the workshop of master counterfeiter Ben Boyd. Soon after Boyd is arrested, members of his counterfeiting ring gather to discuss how to spring their ringleader. Their plan: grab Lincoln's body from its Springfield tomb, stash it in the sand dunes near Lake Michigan, and demand, as a ransom, the release of Ben Boyd - and $200,000 in cash.

In this key civil rights and social justice book for young listeners, Scipio Africanus Jones—a self-taught attorney who was born enslaved—leads a momentous series of court cases to save twelve Black men who'd been unjustly sentenced to death.

This audiobook will let you learn and review the core elements of federal evidence rules which apply in most states and local districts as well. Morton covers the 11 important areas: General Provisions, Judicial Notice, Presumptions, Relevancy, Privileges, Witnesses, Opinions & Expert Testimony, Hearsay, Authentication & Identification, Contents of WritingRecordingsPhotos & Miscellaneous Rules. A must listen for every law student, lawyer, and people interested in the law or involved in legal cases.

In this guide, you will find detailed explanations of the core topics tested on the Series 65 exam, including investment vehicles, securities laws, risk management, and client investment strategies. You’ll explore subjects such as economic factors, portfolio construction, asset allocation, and performance measurement—key areas that directly impact the financial futures of clients. With numerous practice questions, detailed answers, and step-by-step explanations, this guide ensures that you are well-prepared for the exam.

"Master Legal Vocabulary & Terminology" provides a structured framework under which law students, lawyers and other law professionals can significantly improve their knowledge of legal vocabulary and terminology. You will be taken through the main vocabulary and grammar structures in commercial contracts and allowed to practice them through highly targeted vocabulary and grammar activities, which aim to develop, not only your lexical and grammatical skills, but also your confidence and overall competence within international legal settings.

Discover the ultimate guide to harmonizing beekeeping with local laws and community life with The Beekeeper's Guide to Law and Community. This comprehensive eBook is an essential resource for both novice and seasoned beekeepers who aim to integrate their passion into their local settings smoothly and responsibly. Dive into the complexities of local beekeeping regulations with in-depth chapters on understanding and navigating regional laws, licensing requirements, and zoning codes. Equip yourself with the knowledge to handle state and municipal ordinances confidently. Transitioning to ...

In 1954, the Supreme Court's Brown decision ended segregated schooling in the United States, but regrettably, as documented in congressional testimony and transcripts, it also ended the careers of a generation of highly qualified and credentialed Black teachers and principals. In the Deep South and northern border states over the decades following Brown, Black schools were illegally closed and Black educators were displaced en masse. By engaging with the complicated legacy of the Brown decision, Leslie T. Fenwick illuminates a crucial chapter in education history.