Law & Policy in Schools
Law & Policy in Schools is a quarterly magazine that provides you with current news and insights from the premier source for national education law and policy issues - the Education Law Association. Our mission is to make these issues accessible, relevant, and actionable for people concerned about K-12 schools.
LAPIS is published quarterly in February, May, September, and December
Vol 1, Issue 1 (Fall 2025)
View the first issue for free!
LAPIS is published quarterly in February, May, September, and December
Vol 1, Issue 1 (Fall 2025)
View the first issue for free!
Topics and Issues Covered in Law & Policy in Schools
- Student Speech
- Teacher Speech
- Employment
- Title IX
- Race/Sex Discrimination
- Tort Liability
- Privacy
- Religion
- And MORE!
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One Year Print Subscription with auto-renew (Four Issues): $38.80/year
Write for Law & Policy in Schools
We welcome content from teachers, administrators, education law scholars, attorneys, or policymakers. Content should follow the specific guidelines presented below, but all writing should be concise, easily understandable/conversational, and action-oriented, offering readers engaging, informative, and practical insights into law or policy issues concerning k-12 schools. If you have an idea for content that does not fall into one of the categories below, we would love to hear from you!
Send all submissions or inquiries to lapis@educationlaw.org
Send your submission as an MS Word document attached to your email. In the body of your email, please include the following:
Send all submissions or inquiries to lapis@educationlaw.org
Send your submission as an MS Word document attached to your email. In the body of your email, please include the following:
- Your full name as you would like it to appear in the magazine
- A short ~50-word biography
- A high-resolution headshot (300dpi)
- The title of your submission
- To which category (see below) your submission applies
LAPIS Regular Columns and Categories
Articles other than those listed below may be considered. Email proposed ideas/topics to lapis@educationlaw.org.
Feature Articles:
Word count: 750-1,250
Feature articles can cover a variety of topics: free speech issues, special education, due process, privacy, religion, discrimination, torts/liability issues, and anything else with a law or policy angle. Authors should present an issue relevant to teachers or administrators in K-12 schools, incorporate the legal contexts or precedents that inform or govern the issue, and offer implications and considerations for schools and educators.
Commentaries:
Word count: 300-600
Commentaries offer a concise, thoughtful take on a current or timeless issue in education law or policy. They’re meant to spark reflection and dialogue, drawing on professional insight, current events, or recent legal developments. Authors are encouraged to share perspective and experience in a way that invites readers to think differently or see familiar challenges from a new angle. The best pieces are grounded, balanced, reflective, and engaging.
Legal Brief:
Word count: 250-600
Authors are encouraged to present one recent case (within the previous 12-24 months) from a state or federal court. The case should appeal to or have implications for educators nationwide. Authors should briefly state the facts of the case, the legal issue or question at hand, the court’s ruling and reasoning, and most importantly, implications for educators. Writing should be concise, using bullet points where appropriate, and should be organized into sections based on the aforementioned bolded components.
Law & Policy Spotlight
Word count: 500-1,000
Authors may submit a “deeper dive” into a particular law or policy with current relevance (e.g. AI, Title IX regulations, vouchers, book bans, parental rights, etc.). Laws or policies can be national or state, but if a state law or policy is selected, authors must ensure that the content has relevance for a national audience. Authors should present a summary of the law or policy and critically discuss its purpose and impacts.
Voices from the Field:
Word count: 500-1,000
LAPIS welcomes articles written by teachers and administrators sharing their experiences, perspectives, expertise, or advice regarding law or policy issues in schools.
Feature Articles:
Word count: 750-1,250
Feature articles can cover a variety of topics: free speech issues, special education, due process, privacy, religion, discrimination, torts/liability issues, and anything else with a law or policy angle. Authors should present an issue relevant to teachers or administrators in K-12 schools, incorporate the legal contexts or precedents that inform or govern the issue, and offer implications and considerations for schools and educators.
Commentaries:
Word count: 300-600
Commentaries offer a concise, thoughtful take on a current or timeless issue in education law or policy. They’re meant to spark reflection and dialogue, drawing on professional insight, current events, or recent legal developments. Authors are encouraged to share perspective and experience in a way that invites readers to think differently or see familiar challenges from a new angle. The best pieces are grounded, balanced, reflective, and engaging.
Legal Brief:
Word count: 250-600
Authors are encouraged to present one recent case (within the previous 12-24 months) from a state or federal court. The case should appeal to or have implications for educators nationwide. Authors should briefly state the facts of the case, the legal issue or question at hand, the court’s ruling and reasoning, and most importantly, implications for educators. Writing should be concise, using bullet points where appropriate, and should be organized into sections based on the aforementioned bolded components.
Law & Policy Spotlight
Word count: 500-1,000
Authors may submit a “deeper dive” into a particular law or policy with current relevance (e.g. AI, Title IX regulations, vouchers, book bans, parental rights, etc.). Laws or policies can be national or state, but if a state law or policy is selected, authors must ensure that the content has relevance for a national audience. Authors should present a summary of the law or policy and critically discuss its purpose and impacts.
Voices from the Field:
Word count: 500-1,000
LAPIS welcomes articles written by teachers and administrators sharing their experiences, perspectives, expertise, or advice regarding law or policy issues in schools.
Submissions are reviewed by the editorial team at Law & Policy in Schools. LAPIS reserves the right to suggest editorial changes before publication. LAPIS will communicate with authors before changes are finalized. Authors should focus on creating practical, concise, and informative content, and should only include citations where necessary (in APA format). Word counts above are inclusive of references.
We ask that authors not submit their articles to other outlets while under consideration at LAPIS. Use of any generative AI must be disclosed.