EdCounsel Insights
This podcast features host Duane Martin and other members of the EdCounsel team, who provide the latest updates on legal issues facing Missouri public schools. In each episode, the host will take a current legal topic and provide practical insights into how to manage the legal risks and compliance issues related to that topic. In January 2014, four school attorneys left the school law practice at former firms to found a completely different type of law firm – one whose sole purpose is to serve Missouri public school districts. EdCounsel is now a team of 12 attorneys who are dedicated to public schools and public school leaders.
Podcasting since 2021 • 62 episodes
EdCounsel Insights
Latest Episodes
Episode 60: Student Residency Requirements: How to Know Where Students Can Go
In this episode, Emily and Duane discuss the ins and outs of student residency requirements including statutory exceptions to the residency requirements, residency waivers, guardianship, powers of attorney, and other related topics.
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Episode 59: Dealing with Teachers Who Want to Leave
With increasing frequency, teachers are requesting release from their contracts with school districts with short notice, during the summer, or at the beginning of the school year. This development creates significant challenges for school...
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Episode 58: Key Issues for SY 24-25
As we lean into the new school year, Duane hosts a roundtable discussion with Emily, Drew, and Tom regarding key issues for school leaders this fall.
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ENCORE: Reflections with Roger Schmitz: School Leadership and Public Education Advocacy
In honor of our dear friend and colleague, Roger Schmitz, we wanted to publish an encore of Roger's episode of the podcast. Sadly, Roger passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and service to the public scho...
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Episode 58
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Episode 57: The General Assembly’s Oversight: Sex Segregated Restrooms in Missouri Public Schools
Some former and current legislators argue that school districts should pass policies requiring sex segregated school restrooms. The Missouri Human Rights Act prohibits segregation in public accommodations, including restrooms, on the bas...
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Episode 57
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