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News Item Posted by forumadmin - Last Updated: 2005-11-18

US Supreme Court Places Burden of Proof on Parents for Demonstrating Shortcomings in Special Education Programs

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday, November 14, 2005 that the parents who claim that Special Education Program for their disabled child is inadequate must prove so. The US Supreme Court ruled, in a 6-2 vote, that the burden of persuasion in an administrative hearing challenging an IEP is properly placed upon the party seeking relief, whether that is the disabled child or the school district.

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News Item Posted by forumadmin - Last Updated: 2005-12-10

Boston University School of Music Launches Two New Distance Learning Programs in Music Education

Boston University's School of Music (College of Fine Arts) now offers two new distance education programs: The Master of Music in Music Education and the Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education. These online degree programs are designed for working music educators from around the world.

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News Item Posted by forumadmin - Last Updated: 2005-12-07

Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding Leads Challenge to State Education Funding in Court

Fifteen students and families from eight communities, and a coalition of municipalities, school boards and education groups filed a lawsuit recently charging that State of Connecticut is not meeting its obligation to provide quality public education.

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