Author Archives: Hager Jordan

Reflecting on the 70th Annual Education Law Association Conference: Key Takeaways and Insights, by Jordan Hager & Nate Weaver

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Hager Jordan

On November 6-9, 2024, Loyola University Chicago School of Law Students and ChildLaw Fellows Jordan Hager and Nate Weaver attended and presented at the Education Law Association’s (“ELA”) 70th Annual National Conference in Orlando, Florida. The conference brought together legal … Continue reading →

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A Crisis In Childhood Literacy: How A Legislative Response Is Bringing Phonics Back To K-12 Education in Wisconsin, by Evan Ploeckelman

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Hager Jordan

How did you learn to read in elementary school? If you went through the K-12 education system within the last two decades, you may have learned to read using a whole language method – learning to read through the context … Continue reading →

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When Schools Break the Rules: The Legal Implications of Informal Suspensions, by Joyce Harduvel

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Hager Jordan

“Alyssa is having a really tough day and needs you to come pick her up so he can start fresh tomorrow.” This type of call home is a tool that some schools use regularly as a classroom management strategy. Instead … Continue reading →

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11th Annual Education Law: A Year In Review

Posted on October 23, 2024 by Hager Jordan

By Jordan Hager & Brent Villasenor Loyola University Chicago’s Education Law & Policy Institute hosted over 200 legal professionals, educators, and community members at the 11th Annual “Education Law: A Year In Review” seminar on June 12, 2024. Hosted by … Continue reading →

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