It might seem like there’s no correlation between recent Supreme Court rulings and what happens in our public schools. But that’s not the case at all, especially if you look at potential translations of decisions down the road.

There’s a new ideology in the Supreme Court, one that has leaders on both sides of the political aisle perking up. On one side, decisions are being handed down that are changing the fabric of our society; on the other side, they’re scrambling to highlight implications and find new ways to protect everyone’s rights.

I admit it’s scary. And though Roe v. Wade seemed to not have any impact on my own micro-school, LEADPrep, or public schools, I know from experience that’s not the case. So I invited Karen Kalzer, an education and nonprofit attorney, onto the podcast to share what she sees happening as a result of these decisions.

We talk about several cases that are setting precedent right now, why we now need to determine whose rights should be recognized, what people need to know about student rights, what the Constitution actually protects, and more.

This was an eye-opening, albeit frustrating, conversation about what’s to come.

About Karen Kalzer: Karen is a practicing attorney with 25 years of experience representing schools and nonprofits. She is an adjunct professor in Education Law & Policy for Boston College and is passionate about helping schools achieve their vision and mission. Connect with Karen on LinkedIn.

Jump in the Conversation: * [2:07] - How the Supreme Court shifts will impact schools * [3:43] - What is a shadow docket * [5:47] - The message courts send when they don’t take a case * [7:39] - Roe v. wade ripple effects in schools * [10:08] - Decision questioned entire right of due process, implicit liberty, and implied rights under constitution * [13:07] - Connection between the Constitution and private schools * [17:09] - How does the court differentiate between whose rights take precedence * [20:05] - We want every child to thrive - what do we need to keep as school leaders and parents * [22:10] - Turbo Time * [25:00] - What people need to know about student rights * [27:24] - Karen’s Magic Wand * [30:17] - Maureen’s Takeaways

Links & Resources * Helsell Fetterman * Connect with Karen on LinkedIn * Email Maureen

• Maureen’s TEDx: Changing My Mind to Change Our Schools

• The Education Evolution

• Facebook: Follow Education Evolution
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• LinkedIn: Follow Education Evolution
• EdActive Collective

• Maureen’s book: Creating Micro-Schools for Colorful Mismatched Kids

• Micro-school feature on Good Morning America

• The Micro-School Coalition
• Facebook: The Micro-School Coalition
• LEADPrep