Education

My mother has a court apperance on the 11th of March charging her with a violation of section E48293, somthing to do with the compulsory education law). We think it is something to do with my teen brother. Can you give us an explanation on this.

I have taken the USMLE step 1 boards four times and failed. On my third attempt, I failed by a point. I feel my last attempt was due to a recent job I had started. My school says that it is mandatory to repeat a semester, but the handbook says it may be required. Also, the acceptance letter states nothing about having to pass this semester. It only specifies I must pass the final shelf exam by 60%. I want to know if it is mandatory for me to retake the semester. If so, must I actually show up and pass every test?

If one can commit plagiarism without intent, can one be found guilty of plagiarism if one did not intend to or knowingly attempt to steal another's ideas or pass another's work off as one's own? The issue is my daughter is being sanctioned and punished by her college (put in her record that she is guilty of academic dishonesty/plagiarism) when the only thing she is guilty of is not knowing how to cite correctly in the APA style. I think her college is misinterpreting the law. How can one be found guilty of academic dishonesty without intent-doesn't dishonesty imply intent? The policy says 'plagiarism is an attempt to present as one's own what has come from another source.' It goes on to give examples of plagiarism like not citing correctly, etc. and saying plagiarism can be accidental or intentional. I am confused because if it is an 'attempt' then it needs to be intentional. My daughter did not attempt to steal another's ideas. She cited each and every source, but not correctly. And it is going on her record that she is guilty of plagiarism. The only thing she is guilty of is not including quotation marks when she should have. I think this is wrong. Please answer this question according to the law. In addition, can you direct me to sites that explain the guidelines that other universities use to determine whether a student is guilty of plagiarism and how these unintentional cases are sanctioned/punished if at all.

My 2nd grader has 17 days of unexcused absences. I notified the school when he was going to be out for vacation with family or sick. Never warned of legal action. I am now charged with truancy and have a court date. What is going to happen? This is the 1st time I have ever had legal action with the school system. I am a nurse and if I have crimal charges I can loose my license.

I teach children (ages 2 and up) Russian Musik and Art twice a week at my house. I also contract some work out to assistants and specialty teachers. Are there any restrictions for group classes at home?