Directory

Degrees

• Ed.D. in Educational Administration and Supervision, St. John's University, 1989
• J.D., St. John's University School of Law, 1983
• M.Div., Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, 1978
• B.A. in Classical Civilization, St. John's University, 1972

Professional Activities

• American Educational Research Association: Divisions A (Administration), B (Curriculum Studies), & L (Educational Policy & Politics)
• Special Interest Groups on Law & Education, Religion & Education, Associates for Research on Private Education, and Politics of Education Association
• Association of School Business Officials International
• Australia & New Zealand Education Law Association
• Brazilian Education Law Association (founding member)
• Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law and Education
• Education and Ethos Network
• Education Law Association (formerly NOLPE)
• European Education Law and Policy Association
• South African Education Law Association

Research Interests

• Educational law
• International education

Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals and Publications

Russo, C.J. (in press). “The Supreme Court Invalidates the Use of Race in Admissions:
What’s Next?” Education Law Reporter

Osborne, A.G., Jr. & Russo, C.J. (2023). “Groff v. DeJoy: Implications for
Accommodating School Employees” Education Law Reporter, Vol. 412, No. 2, 417-422.

Russo, C.J. & Osborne, Jr., A.G. (2023). “Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools: Has the
Supreme Court Opened Or Closed Pandora’s Box?” Education Law Reporter, Vol. 412,
No. 1, 15-33.

Russo, C.J. & Smale, W.T. (2023). “Student Vaping in Schools: A Health and Safety
Epidemic.” Education & Law Journal, Vol. 32, No. 1., 61-75.

Russo, C.J. & Mosbey, J.C. (2023, May 29). “Chaplains: Indispensable Members of the
Military.” Emory University, Canopy Forum on the Interactions of Law and Religion,
https://canopyforum.org/2023/05/29/chaplains-indispensable-members-of-the-military/

Eckes, S.E. & Russo, C.J. (2023). “Bullying and Harassment in Schools: A Snapshot of
Three Recent decisions.” Education Law Reporter, Vol. 410, No. 1, 8-14.

Russo, C.J. & Thro, W.E. (2023). “A New Dawn: The Supreme Court Upholds
Religious Liberty in Education.” Religion & Education. Vol. 50, No. 1, 3-18.

Malone, S.C., Russo, C.J., Osborne, Jr., A.G. (2023). “Reasonable Accommodations for
Students in Higher Education Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.” Education
Law Reporter, Vol. 409, No. 3, 610-617.

Russo, C.J. (2023, March 16). “Perilous Times Ahead for Religious Freedom on Public
College and University Campuses?” Emory University, Canopy Forum on the
Interactions of Law and Religion, https://canopyforum.org/2023/03/16/perilous-times-
ahead-for-religious-freedom-on-public-college-and-university-campuses/

Osborne, Jr. A.G. & Russo, C.J. (2023). “Supreme Court Addresses Another IDEA
Exhaustion Question: Perez v . Sturgis Public Schools.” Education Law Reporter, Vol.
408, No, 1, 1-19.

Russo, C.J. (2023, February 11). “The Conscience Rights of Health Care Professionals
Under the Affordable Health Care Act and its Regulations: An Emerging Controversy.”
Emory University, Canopy Forum on the Interactions of Law and Religion,
https://canopyforum.org/2023/02/11/the-conscience-rights-of-health-care-professionals-
under-the-affordable-health-care-act-and-its-regulations-an-emerging-controversy/

Russo, C.J. (2023, February 7). “Faculty Unions in Catholic Educational Institutions:
A Disconnect between Church Teachings and Practice.” Emory University, Canopy
Forum on the Interactions of Law and Religion, https://canopyforum.org/2023/02/06/
faculty-unions-in-catholic-educational-institutions-a-disconnect-between-church-
teachings-and-practice/

Osborne, A.G. & Russo, C.J. (2023, January 23). “Does Clothing Make the Person:
Reflections of the Rights of Public School Employees to Wear Religious Garb in the
Workplace.” Emory University, Canopy Forum on the Interactions of Law and Religion,
https://canopyforum.org/2023/01/21/does-clothing-make-the-person-reflections-of-the-
rights-of-public-school-employees-to-wear-religious-garb-in-the-workplace/

Russo, C.J. Osborne, Jr. A.G., (2023). “Educator Religious Garb in Public Schools: Must
Officials Make Greater Accommodations for Employees?” Education Law Reporter, Vol.
406, No. 2, 571-583.

Russo, C.J. & Thro, W.E. (in press). “Lemon v. Kurtzman at 50: From A Wall of Separation to A Chain Link Fence?” University of Dayton Law Review.

Russo, C.J. (in press). “An Update on The Clerical Sex Abuse Scandal in the Catholic Church in the United States and its Impact on Education.” International Studies in Catholic Education.

Eckes, S.E. & Russo, C.J. (2021). “Teacher Speech Inside and Outside of Classrooms in the United States: Understanding the First Amendment” Laws, 10(4), 1-13, https://doi.org.10.3390/laws10040088

Thro, W.E & Russo, C.J. (2021, November 1). “Lemon v. Kurtzman: Reflections on a Constitutional Catastrophe.” Emory University, Canopy on the Interactions of Law and Religion, https://canopyforum.org/2021/11/01/lemon-v-kurtzman-reflections-on-a-constitutional-catastrophe/

Babie, P.T. & Russo, C.J. (2021). “In the Crosshairs: The Precarious Status of Academic Freedom in the United States and Australia.” Education Law Journal, Vol. 30, Issue 2, 197-217.

Osborne, A.G. & Russo, C.J. (2021). “Keeping Interscholastic Student-Athletes Safe During COVID-19.” Education Law Reporter, Vol. 392, No. 1, 17-25.

Russo, C.J. & Osborne, A.G. (2021). “Prayer and Public School Employees: To Pray or Not to Pray?” Education Law Reporter, Vol. 391, No. 2, 407-425.

Russo, C.J., Rodriguez, C.T., & Osborne, A.G. (2021). “‘Play is The Work of the Child:” Ensuring Playground Safety During Covid-19.’” Education Law Reporter, Vol. 389, No. 1, 29-31.

Russo, C.J. & Thro, W.E. (2021). “The Demise of the Blaine Amendment and A Triumph for Religious Freedom and School Choice: Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue,” 41 University of Dayton Law Review, 131-165.

Russo, C.J. (2021, May 20). “The Bishops, President Biden, and American Catholic Politicians: An Uneasy Relationship.” Emory University, Canopy on the Interactions of Law and Religion, https://canopyforum.org/2021/05/20/the-bishops-president-biden-and-american-catholic-politicians-an-uneasy-relationship/

Russo, C.J. (in press). “[E]ven in a pandemic, the Constitution cannot be put away and forgotten:” Banning Communal Worship Poses Continuing Threats to Religious Freedom.” Emory University, Canopy on the Interactions of Law and Religion.Russo, C.J. & Thro, W.E. (in press). “The Demise of the Blaine Amendment and A Triumph for Religious Freedom and School Choice: Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue,” University of Dayton Law Review.

Russo, C.J. & Babie, P.T. (in press). “COVID 19 and Mandatory Vaccinations for School Children: Legal Issues in the United States.” International Journal for Education Law and Policy.

Russo, C.J. (2021). “Student Speech and Social Media: The Supreme Court Finally Enters the Fray.” Laws 10, 19, https://www.mdpi.com/2075-471X/10/2/19.

Osborne, A.G. & Russo, C.J. (2021). “Providing a FAPE During the Covid-19 Pandemic.” Education Law Reporter, Vol. 385, No. 1, 1-13.

Smale, W.T., Hutcheson, R., & Russo, C.J. (2021). “Cell phones, student rights, and school safety: Finding the right balance.” Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, 195, 49-64, available at https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cjeap/article/view/70205

Russo, C.J. (2020, December 3). “Religious Freedom in Education: A Fundamental, Yet Elusive Right.” Emory University, Canopy on the Interactions of Law and Religion, https://canopyforum.org/2020/12/03/religious-freedom-in-education/

Trunk, D.J., Russo, C.J., & Trammell, J. (2020). “Disability Stigma on Campuses: Helping Students with Psychiatric Impairments to Succeed.” Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, Vol. 33, Issue 2, 115-128.

Russo, C.J. (2020, November 25). “Reflections on Fratelli Tutti: Something Old, Something New Much Ado about Not too Much.” Emory University, Canopy on the Interactions of Law and Religion, https://canopyforum.org/2020/11/25/reflections-on-fratelli-tutti-something-old-something-new-much-ado-about-not-too-much/  

Babie, P.T. & Russo, C.J. (2020). “If Beer and Wrestling are ‘Essential,’ So Is Easter:  COVID-19, Freedom of Religion or Belief, and Public Health in Australia and the United States—Why Rights Matter.”  55 New England Law Review Forum. (2020).

Osborne, A.G. & Russo, C.J. (2020). “Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru: Supreme Court Rules the Ministerial Exception Applies to Teachers in Faith-Based Schools.” Education Law Reporter, Vol. 378, No. 2, 567-589.

Russo, C.J. (2020, September 14). “Does Religion Have a Place in the Diverse Marketplace of Ideas? Emory University, Canopy on the Interactions of Law and Religion, https://canopyforum.org/2020/ 09/14/does-religion-have-a-place-in-the-diverse-marketplace-of-ideas/

Russo, C.J., Thro, W.E., & Osborne, A.G. (2020). “Reaffirming the First Freedom: The Implications of Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue and Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru. Religion & Education, Vol. 47, No. 4, 86-105 published online, https://doi.org/10.1080/15507394.2020 .1816525

Russo, C.J. (2020, Spring). “The Supreme Court and Student Free Speech: A Retrospective Look at Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District and its Progeny.”  University of Dayton Law Review, Vol. 45, 189-227.

Eckes, S.E. & Russo, C.J. (2020). “A New Dawn for Title IX and Sexual Harassment of Students?” Education Law Reporter, Vol. 377, No. 2, 484-492.

Russo, C.J. & Babie, P.T. (2020, Aug. 4). “COVID-19, Childhood Vaccinations, and   Religious Freedom: A Looming Issue.” Emory University, Canopy on the Interactions of Law and Religion. https://canopy forum.org/2020/08/04/covid-19-childhood-vaccinations-and-religious-freedom/

Russo, C.J. & Osborne, A.G. (2020, July 20). “Right Test, Wrong Outcome: Avoiding Misuse of the Ministerial Exception in Faith-Based Schools.” Emory University, Canopy on the Interactions of Law and Religion, https://canopyforum.org/2020/07/22/right-test-wrong-outcome-avoiding-misuse-of-the-ministerial-exception-in-faith-based-schools/

Russo, C.J. & Thro, W.E. (2020, June 14). “Born of Bigotry, Died in Religious Liberty: The Supreme Court Ends the Blaine Amendments in Empowering Parental Choice.” Emory University, Canopy on the Interactions of Law and Religion. https://canopyforum.org/2020/07/14/born-of-bigotry-died-in-religious-liberty/

Squelch, J. & Russo, C.J. (2020). “A Comparative Analysis of School Discipline and Procedural Fairness in Private Schools in Australia and the United States.” International Journal of Law & Education, Vol. 20, 5-22.

Russo, C.J. & Osborne, A.G. (2020) “Unions in Faith-Based Colleges and Universities: Navigating the Conflict Between Institutional Religious Freedom and Faculty Labor Rights.” 375 Education Law Reporter, Vol. 375, No. 2, 589-607.

Babie, P.T. & Russo, C.J. (2020, May 18). “COVID-19: Why the Balance Between Freedom of Religion and Public Health Matters.” Emory University, Canopy on the Interactions of Law and Religion. https://canopyforum.org/2020/05/18/covid-19-why-the-balance-between-freedom-of-religion-and-public-health-matters/

Russo, C.J. (2020). “Is Religion the Lost Diversity in Education in an Era of “Militant Secularists?” The University of Notre Dame Australia Law Review, Vol. 21, 1-21. Available at https://researchonline.nd.edu.au/undalr/

Russo, C.J. (2019). “American Legion v. The American Humanist Association and the Bladensburg Cross: Implications for Education. Religion & Education, Vol. 46, No. 4, 482-499.

Russo, C.J. (2017). “The Courts and Education Law: What Role Should Judges Play?” International Journal of Education Law and Policy, Vol. 13, 7-22.

Translated into Russian, published in Multilevel Governance in Education: Top-Down Governance, Transfer of Authority and Regional Cooperation. J. De Groof, S.V. Jankiewicz, M.L. Agranovich, A.A. Belikov. (Eds.) National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2019.

Russo, C.J. & Kelly, K. (2019). “An Update on Catholic Schools in the United States: An Ongoing Gift to the Church and the Nation.” Educatio Catholica: Populorum Progressio and Education, Vol. 3, No. 1, 133-143.

Russo, C.J. (2019). “Kicking the Can Down the Road in Masterpiece Cakeshop:  Is Finding a Happy Medium Possible or Will the Solution Remain Half-baked?” 44 University of Dayton Law Review, 399-442.

Smale, W.T., Russo, C.J., & Sarjeant, M. (2019). “The Impact of Cannabis Legalization on Schools in Canada and the United States.” Education & Law Journal, Vol. 28, No. 2, 157-177.

Russo, C.J. & Osborne, A.G. (2019). “An Update on the Status of Faculty Unions in Private Colleges and Universities.” Education Law Reporter, Vol. 365, No. 1, 1-19.

Osborne, A.G. & Russo, C.J. (2019). “When are Teachers in Faith-Based Schools “Ministers” for Purposes of the Ministerial Exception?” Education Law Reporter, Vol. 364, No. 3, 731-747

Russo, C.J. (2019). “The Rights to Educational Self-Determination Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.” The International Journal of Inclusive Education. Vol. 23, No. 5, 546-558.

Russo, C.J. (2019). “Trigger Warnings, Safe Spaces, and Free Speech: Lessons from the United States.” International Journal of Law & Education, Vol. 22, 4-17.

Russo, C.J. & Osborne, A.G., (2018). “Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31 and the Demise of Fair Share Fees: A Victory for Free Speech.” Education Law Reporter, Vol. 356, No. 3, 877-899.

Osborne, A.G. & Russo, C.J. (2018). The IDEA, IEPs, and Cultural-Religious Traditions: Finding the Delicate Balance Under the Establishment Clause. Education Law Reporter, Vol. 355, No. 2, 617-632.

Russo, C.J., Osborne, A.G., Dolph, D.A. (2018) “Food Allergies in School: Watch What You Serve!” Education Law Reporter, Vol. 354, No. 2, 614-620.

Russo, C.J. & Thro, W.E. (2018). “Cracks in the Wall: Trinity Lutheran and the Potential Transformation of Religious Freedom in the United States.” Education & Law Journal, Vol. 27, 173-198.

Thro, W.E. & Russo, C.J. (2018). “Expanding the Rights of Student Religious Groups on College and University Campuses: The Implications of Trinity Lutheran Church v. Comer.” Laws, Vol. 7, 11.

Thompson, K. & Russo, C.J. (2017). “Maintaining Religious Identity in Hiring in Faith-Based Schools: A Comparative Analysis of Australia and the United States.” International Journal of Law & Education, Vol. 21, 56-74.

Knott, A., Rishworth, P., & Russo, C.J. (2017). “Compliance with Regulatory Demands Relating to Notification of Abuse of Students: Perspectives From the USA, Queensland, and New Zealand. International Journal of Law & Education, Vol. 21, 7-27.

Russo, C.J. & Thro, W.E. (2017). “Blessed Trinity: Implications of Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Comer for Religious Liberty.” Religion & Education, Vol. 44, No. 3, 247-262.

Russo, C.J., Osborne, & Dolph, D. (2017). “Honesty is the Best Policy in Writing Letters of Recommendation.” Education Law Reporter, Vol. 346, No. 1, 21-26.

Thro, W.E. & Russo, C.J. (2017). “Odious to the Constitution: The Educational Implications of Trinity Lutheran Church v. Comer.” Education Law Reporter, Vol. 346, No. 1, 1-17.

Russo, C.J. & Osborne, A.G. (2017). “The United States Supreme Court Extends Protections Available to Students with Disabilities.” Education Law Journal, Vol. 18, No. 3, 199-206.

Russo, C.J. (2017). The Right of Religious Education: Global Perspectives. EducatioCatholica: Populorum Progressio and Education. Vol. 2, Nos. 1-2, 211-221.

Osborne, A.G., Russo, C.J., & Dolph, D. (2017). “IDEA Entitlements for Youth Incarcerated in Adult Facilities.” Education Law Reporter, Vol. 344, No. 1, 678-684.

Russo, C.J., Eckes, S., & Osborne, A.G. (2017). “Schools and the Legalization of Marijuana: An Emerging Issue.” Education Law Reporter, Vol. 343, No. 2, 647-653.

Russo, C.J. (2017). “Fisher v. University of Texas Redux and Race-Conscious Admissions Policies: A Never-Ending Saga?” Education Law Journal, Vol. 18, No. 2, 111-122.

Russo, C.J. (2017). “Treating Intercollegiate Student-Athletes as Employees: ‘Killing the Goose that Laid the Golden Egg?’” Education Law Reporter, Vol. 342, No. 1, 1-15.

Osborne, A.G. & Russo, C.J. (2017). “Some Educational Benefit or Meaningful Educational Benefit and Endrew F.:  Is There a Difference or is it the Same Old Same Old?” Education Law Reporter, Vol. 340, No. 1, 1-18.

Trunk, D.J., Russo, C.J., & Osborne, A.G. (2017). “Preventing Tragedies Before they Occur: The Need for Suicide Prevention Programs in Schools.” Education Law Reporter, Vol. 339, No. 1, 1-9.

Books

Babie, P.T. & Russo, C.J. (in press). Canada: The World Today Series, 2023-2024.
Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.

Russo, C.J. & Sun, J.C. (Eds.) (2023). The Yearbook of Education Law 2021.
Philadelphia, PA: ELA.

Russo, C.J. (2023). The Law of Public Education, 11 th Edition. Eagan, MN: Foundation
Press.

Russo, C.J. (Ed.). “Law, Education, and the Place of Religion in Public Schools: International Perspectives.” New York: Routledge.

Osborne, A.G. & Russo, C.J. (2021). Special Education and The Law: A Guide for Practitioners, 4th Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Russo, C.J. (Ed.) (2020). The Yearbook of Education Law 2020. Cleveland, OH: ELA.

Russo, C.J. (Ed.) (2020). The Yearbook of Education Law 2019. Cleveland, OH: ELA.

Brady, K.P., Russo, C.J., Dieterich, C.A., Osborne, A.G., & Snyder, N. (2020). Legal Issues in Special Education: Principles, Policies, and Practices. New York: Routledge.

Russo, C.J. & Donlevy, K. (2019). Canada: The World Today Series, 2019-2020. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.

Russo, C.J. (Ed.) (2019). Handbook of Comparative Education Law, Volume 4: Selected Nations from Africa and the Americas. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.

Russo, C.J. & B. Shaver. (Eds.) (2018). The Yearbook of Education Law 2018. Cleveland, OH: ELA.

Russo, C.J. (Ed.) (2018). Handbook of Comparative Education Law, Volume 3: Selected European Nations. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.

Russo, C.J. & Permuth, S. (Eds.) (2018). Legal Issues in Faith-Based and Other Non-public Schools, 7th ed. Cleveland, OH: ELA.

Russo, C.J. (2018). The Law of Public Education, 10th Edition. St. Paul, MN: Foundation Press.

Russo, C.J. (Ed.) (2018). Handbook of Comparative Education Law, Volume 2: Selected Asian Nations. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.

Russo, C.J. (Ed.) (2018). Handbook of Comparative Education Law, Volume 1: British Commonwealth Nations. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.

Russo, C.J. & B. Shaver. (Eds.) (2017). The Yearbook of Education Law 2017. Cleveland, OH: ELA.

Permuth, S., Silver, S., Mawdsley, R.D., & Russo, C.J. (2017). Religion and Law in Public Schools. Cleveland, OH: Education Law Association (ELA).

Chapters in Books and Monographs

Eckes, S.E. & Russo, C.J. (2023). “Legal Foundations of Education.” In J.
Blokhuis (ed.). Teaching and Teacher Education, London: Bloomsbury, 121-139.

Russo, C.J. & Osborne, A.G. (2022). “The American Legal System.” In L. Stedrak & J.
Mezzina (Eds.), Legal Literacy for Public School Teachers. Cleveland, OH: ELA, 9-18.

Articles in Professional Journals and Publications

Payment, M.A. & Russo, C.J. (2023). “Pay-to-Play and Interscholastic Sports: Providing
Equitable Funding While Balancing Budgets.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 89. No. 7,
38-41.

Russo, C.J. (2023, June 30). “Businesses can decline service based on their beliefs,
Supreme Court rules – but what will this look like in practice?”
https://theconversation.com/a-business-can-decline-service-based-on-its-beliefs-supreme-
court-rules-but-what-will-this-look-like-in-practice-207073. Also published on other
outlets including https://news.yahoo.com/business-decline-based-beliefs-supreme-
000338240.html, https://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2023-07-03/a-business-can-
decline-service-based-on-its-beliefs-supreme-court-rules-but-what-will-this-look-like-in-
practice; https://udayton.edu/magazine/2023/07/decline-services.php

Russo, C.J. (2023, June 7). “Oklahoma OKs the nation’s first religious charter school –
but litigation is likely to follow.” The Conversation,
https://theconversation.com/oklahoma-oks-the-nations-first-religious-charter-school-but-
litigation-is-likely-to-follow-207103. Also published on other outlets including
https://news.yahoo.com/oklahoma-oks-nations-first-religious-132325931.html,
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/oklahoma-oks-the-nation-s-first-religious-
charter-18139771.php; https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/oklahoma-oks-the-nation-
s-first-religious-charter-18139771.php

Russo, C.J. (2023). “Keeping Students Safe: Dealing with Bullying in Schools.” School
Business Affairs, Vol. 89, No. 5, 39-42.

Russo, C.J. (2023). “Students and Sexting in Schools: A Dangerous Mix.” School
Business Affairs, Vol. 89, No. 5, 40-43.

Russo, C.J. (2023). “Student Vaping-A Growing Concern in Schools.” School Business
Affairs, Vol. 89, No. 3, 40-42.

Russo, C.J. (2023, April 17). “Plans for religious charter school, though rejected for
now, are already pushing church-state debates into new territory.” The Conversation,
https://theconversation.com/ plans-for-religious-charter-school-though-rejected-for-now-
are-already-pushing-church-state-debates-into-new-territory-203541. Also published on
other outlets including https://news.yahoo.com/plans-religious-charter-school-though-
124443191.html; https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/plans-for-religious-charter-school-
though.17901352; https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/04/19/oklahoma-
catholic-taxes-245137

Russo, C.J. (2023). “Stop the spread of vaping by being proactive.” Maintaining Safe
Schools, Vol. 29, Issue 4, 3-4.

Russo, C.J. (2023, February 17). “How far must employers go to accommodate workers’
time off for worship? The Supreme Court will weigh in.” The Conversation,
https://theconversation.com/how-far-must-employers-go-to-accommodate-workers-time-
off-for-worship-the-supreme-court-will-weigh-in-198499. Also published on other outlets
including https://news.yahoo.com/far-must-employers-accommodate-workers-
132538781.html, https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/how-far-must-employers-go-to-
accommodate-workers-17790561.php

Russo, C.J. (2023). “Educators and Social Media: Think Twice Before Posting.” School
Business Affairs, Vol. 89, No. 2, 40-42.

Russo, C.J., Paino, M., & Eckes, S. (2023, February 6). “Rights of transgender students
and their parents are a challenge for schools, courts.” The Conversation,
https://theconversation.com/rights-of-transgender-students-and-their-parents-are-a-
challenge-for-schools-courts-198644. Also published on other outlets including
https://news.yahoo.com/rights-transgender-students-parents-challenge-1329 53515.html?
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Russo, C.J. & Thro, W.E. (2023). “Prayer by On-Duty School Employees: Kennedy v.
Bremerton School District.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 89, No. 1, 39-42.

Russo, C.J. (2023). “Follow rules when searching students’ electronic devices.” School
Law Briefings, Vol. 26, No. 9, 4.

Russo, C.J. (2021). “Exclusive Bargaining Representatives and the Law: An Update.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 87, No. 3, 35-38.

Russo, C.J. (2021). “FMLA and COVID-19: Protecting Employees.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 87, No. 2, 38-41.

Russo, C.J. (2021). “Student Speech, Social Media, and Extracurricular Activities.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 87, No. 1, 33-36.

Russo, C.J. (2020, December 14). “On the first day of Christmas...teachers got a legal headache over the blurring of church and state.” The Conversation, https://theconversation.com/on-the-first-day-of-christmas-teachers-got-a-legal-headache-over-blurring-the-line-between-church-and-state-146278. Also published in Yahoo News-Money, https://money.yahoo.com/first-day-christmas-teachers-got-133422971.html, and more than 40 news outlets nationally and internationally.

Russo, C.J. (2020). “School Business Officials and Competitive Bidding: An Overview.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 86, No. 11, 38-41.

Carr-Chellman, A. & Russo, C.J. (2020). “Virtual Liabilities: Transforming Crisis Online Learning to Robust Online Learning.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 86, No.10, 38-40.

Russo, C.J. & Rodriguez, C.T. (2020). “Student Supervision: Keeping Schools Safe in the Wake of COVID-19.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 86, No. 9, 34-37.

Russo, C.J. (2020). “The Supreme Court and Tuition Tax Credits.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 86, No. 8, 34-37.

Russo, C.J. & Eckes, S. (2020). “An Update on Title IX and Sexual Harassment of Students,” School Business Affairs, Vol. 86, No. 7, 37-40.

Russo, C.J. & Osborne, A.G. (2020).  “Update on Student Records.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 86, No. 6, 34-37.

Russo, C.J. (2020). “Avoid controversies on school mascots by keeping policies current.” School Law Briefings, Vol. 24, No. 2, 4.

Russo, C.J. & Osborne, A.G. (2020). “SBOs and the IDEA: A Primer.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 86, No. 5, 33-36.

Russo, C.J. & Osborne, A.G. (2020). “Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: A Primer.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 86, No. 4, 36-39.

Russo, C.J. & Kiral, B. (2020). “Comparing Student Discipline in the United States and Turkey.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 86, No. 3, 32-35.

Eckes, S.E. & Russo, C.J. (2020). “Current legal issues in gifted and talented programs.” Principal Leadership, Vol. 20, No. 5, 58-59.

Russo, C.J. (2020). “Quotes from the Top 12 Supreme Court Cases on Education Law.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 86, No. 2, 35-38.

Russo, C.J. (2020). “Develop policies before drug-testing student-athletes,” Maintaining Safe Schools, Vol. 26, No. 2, 8.

Russo, C.J. (2020). “Tuition Tax Credits: Is Change on the Way.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 86, No. 1, 35-38.

Russo, C.J. (2020). “Consider policies and procedures for access to, destruction of student records,” Maintaining Safe Schools, Vol. 26, No. 1, 4.

Russo, C.J. (2019). “December Dilemmas: The Legal Status of Christmas in Public School.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 85, No. 11, 35-38.

Russo, C.J. (2019). “The Supreme Court and the Bladensburg Cross.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 85, No. 10, 38-40.

Russo, C.J. (2019). “Tips to consider when conducting active shooter drills in schools.” School Law Briefings, Vol. 23, Issue 11, 3.

Russo, C.J. (2019). “Tinker at 50: A Status Check on Student Expression.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 85, No. 8, 38-41.

Russo, C.J. (2019). “Proceed with caution when imposing dress restrictions on parents.“ School Law Briefings, Vol. 23, Issue 3, 4.

Russo, C.J. (2019). “Educational Personnel as Public Figures.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 85, No. 7, 36-38.

Russo, C.J. & Smit, M. (2019). “Social Media in Schools: Watch What You Post.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 85, No. 6, 40-42.

Russo, C.J. (2019). “Student Vaccinations: The Controversy Continues.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 85, No.5, 40-42.

Russo, C.J. (2019). “Right-to-Work Laws and Teacher Unions: An Uneasy Relationship.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 85, No. 4, 37-39.

Russo, C.J. & Dolph, D. (2019). “Managing School Crises: Before, During, and After.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 85, No. 3, 35-36.

Russo, C.J. & Eckes, S. (2019). “Develop policies to address marijuana by school employees.” School Law Briefings, Vol. 22, Issue 11, 3.

Russo, C.J. (2019). “Field Trips and School Safety.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 85, No. 2, 29-31.

Russo, C.J. (2019). “Charter Schools and the Law: An Update.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 85, No. 1, 31-33.

Russo, C.J. (2018). “Bullying, the Law, and the School Business Officials.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 84, No. 11, 34-36.

Russo, C.J. (2018). “Take strategic approach to combat sexual harassment complaints.“ School Law Briefings, Vol. 22, Issue 8, 3.

Brady, K.P. & Russo, C.J. (2018). “Balancing School Safety and the Rights of Children with Special Needs.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 84, No. 10, 37-39.

Russo, C.J. & Russo, D.L. (2018). “Keeping the Youngest Students Safe in School.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 84, No. 8, 35-36, 38.

Russo, C.J. & Osborne, A. (2018). “The Supreme Court and Fair Share Fees.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 84, No. 8, 32-35.

Russo, C.J. (2018). “Devise sound policies for drug testing of student athletes,” Maintaining Safe Schools, Vol. 24, Issue 10, 6.

Russo, C.J. & Smith, L.D. (2018). “Effective Policy, education thwart gang activity in schools,” Maintaining Safe Schools, Vol. 24, Issue 8, 6.

Russo, C.J. (2018). “Hazing prevention rooted in policy development, education,” Maintaining Safe Schools, Vol. 24, Issue 7, 6.

Russo, C.J. & Dolph, D. (2018). “Ensure emergency plans encircle substitutes, temporary employees,” Maintaining Safe Schools, Vol. 24, Issue 4, 6.

Russo, C.J. & Smith, L.D. (2018). “Gangs in Schools: An Ongoing Concern.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 84, No. 6, 32-35.

Russo, C.J. (2018). “Student ID badge policy enhances safety, security.” Maintaining Safe Schools, Vol. 24, Issue 3, 6.

Russo, C.J. (2018). “The Impact of the Family and Medical Leave Act.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 84, No. 5, 35-57.

Russo, C.J. (2018). “The Due Process Rights of School Employees?” School Business Affairs, Vol. 84, No. 4, 33-35.

Russo, C.J. (2018). “Students and Cell Phones: Learning Tools or Learning Distractions?” School Business Affairs, Vol. 84, No. 3, 33-36.

Russo, C.J. (2018). “Technology in Schools: The Only Constant is Change.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 84, No. 2, 35-38.

Russo, C.J. (2018). “Acceptable use policy enhances staff, student tech safety.” Maintaining Safe Schools, Vol. 24, Issue 1, 6.

Russo, C.J. (2018). “Student Dress Codes and Uniform Policies.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 84, No. 1, 34-36.

Russo, C.J. (2018). “Protocols, awareness improve early childhood safety.” Maintaining Safe Schools, Vol. 24, Issue 1, 6.

Russo, C.J. (2017). “Drug Testing of Student Athletes: An Ongoing Issue.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 83, No. 11, 36-38.

Russo, C.J. & Davies, S. (2017). “Recent Federal case spotlights school’s concussion protocol.” Maintaining Safe Schools, Vol. 23, Issue 12, 6.

Russo, C.J. & Thro, W.E. (2017). “The Expanding the Reach of the Free Exercise Clause.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 83, No. 10, 36-39.

Russo, C.J. (2017). “Crossing guard success hinges on training, alertness.” Maintaining Safe Schools, Vol. 23, Issue 11, 6.

Osborne, A.G. & Russo, C.J. (2017). “The Educational Rights of Incarcerated Students with Disabilities.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 83, No. 9, 35-38.

Russo, C.J. (2017). “Student dress codes, uniform policies amplify safety initiatives.” Maintaining Safe Schools, Vol. 23, Issue 10, 6.

Russo, C.J. & Eckes, S.E. (2017). “The Potential Impact of the Legalization of Marijuana on District Employees.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 83, No. 8, 34-37.

Russo, C.J. (2017). “Metal detectors amplify school safety efforts.” Maintaining Safe Schools, Vol. 23, Issue 9, 6.

Russo, C.J. & Osborne, A. (2017). “The Supreme Court, Disability Law, and Service Animals in Schools.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 83, No. 7, 32-34.

Russo, C.J. & Eckes, S.E. (2017). “Expansion of Title VII to include sexual orientation should prompt boards to revisit antidiscrimination policies.” School Law Briefings, Vol. 21, Issue 3, 3.

Russo, C.J. (2017). “Ensure legal precedent guides school-based searches of students.” Maintaining Safe Schools, Vol. 24, Issue 6, 8.

Russo, C.J. (2017). “Effective policy, education combat prescription drug misuse.” Maintaining Safe Schools, Vol. 24, Issue 6, 7.

Russo, C.J. (2017). “Crisis Communication planning amplifies school preparedness.” Maintaining Safe Schools. Maintaining Safe Schools, Vol. 24, Issue 6, 6.

Russo, C.J. & Osborne, A. (2017). “Special Education Update: The Supreme Court Ups the Ante.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 83, No. 6, 34-36.

Russo, C.J. & Smith. L.D. (2017). “School Business Officials and School Boards: An Enduring Partnership.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 83, No. 5, 31-33.

Russo, C.J. (2017). “The Supreme Court and Education Law: The Most Significant Cases.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 83, No. 4, 33-35.

Russo, C.J. (2017). “Food Allergies in Schools: Watch What Kids Eat.” Maintaining Safe Schools, Vol. 24, Issue 5, 6.

Russo, C.J. (2017). “Year-end safety check enhances constituent awareness.” Maintaining Safe Schools, Vol. 23, Issue 4, 6.

Dolph, D., Russo, C.J., & Smith. L.D. (2017). “Advance planning, foresight eases staff anxiety.” Maintaining Safe Schools, Vol. 24, Issue 3, 7.

Russo, C.J. (2017). “Graduation Prayer: An Ongoing Controversy” School Business Affairs, Vol. 83, No. 3, 33-35.

Russo, C. J., (2017). “Update on Student Vaccinations.” School Business Affairs, Vol. 83, No. 2, 30-33.

Russo, C.J. & Osborne, A. (2017, March) “Rules for School Safety.” Education Matters: Secondary, 74-77.

Russo, C.J. (2017, March) “Mixed Blessings: Computer Use in Schools.” Education Matters: Primary, 26-28.

Russo, C.J. (2017). “Constituent education, policy development combat gang activity.” Maintaining Safe Schools, Vol. 23, Issue 2, 6.

Russo, C.J. (2017). “Staff training, policy development keys drug prevention efforts.” Maintaining Safe Schools. Vol. 23, Issue 1, 6.

Russo, C.J. & Osborne, A.G. (2017). “Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities?” School Business Affairs, Vol. 83, No. 1, 32-34.

Other Publications

Russo, C.J. (2023, June 5). “Suit filed by Christian college aimed at HUD policies
undermining sexual distinctions,” Catholic World Report,
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/06/05/suit-filed-by-christian-college-aimed-
at-hud-policies-undermining-sexual-distinctions/

Russo, C.J. (2023, May 29). “The child is not the mere creature of the state…” Catholic
World Report, https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/05/29/the-child-is-not-the-
mere-creature-of-the-state/

Russo, C.J. (2023, May 20). “My body, my choice,” vaccination mandates, and religious
freedom.” Catholic World Report, https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/05/20/my-
body-my-choice-vaccination-mandates-and-religious-freedom/

Russo, C.J. (2023, May 15). “ In defense of protecting the seal of confession.” Catholic
World Report, https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/05/14/in-defense-of-
protecting-the-seal-of-confession/

Russo, C.J. (2023, May 9). “Courts uphold Indiana laws requiring proper burial/
cremation of aborted babies.” Catholic World Report,
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/05/08/courts-uphold-indiana-laws-requiring-
proper-burial-cremation-of-aborted-babies/

Russo, C.J. (2023, May 5). “HSS rescinds order to Catholic hospital to extinguish living
flame in chapel.” Catholic World Report, https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/05/05/hss-orders-catholic-hospital-to-extinguish-living-flame-in-chapel/

Russo, C.J. (2023, April 30). “Reflections on ongoing attempts to deny personhood to
the unborn.” Catholic World Report, https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/04/29/
reflections-on-ongoing-attempts-to-deny-personhood-to-the-unborn/

Russo, C.J. (2023, April 20). “Do courts or religious leaders decide who qualifies as a
minister?” Catholic World Report, https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/04/20/do-
courts-or-religious-leaders-decide-who-qualifies-as-a-minister/

Russo, C.J. (2023, April 15). “Free speech for some—but not for Christians?” The
Catholic World Report, https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/04/15/free-speech-
for-some-but-not-for-christians/

Russo, C.J. (2023, April 10). “On Jessica Bates and the ‘new orthodoxy:’ Can people of
faith still adopt?” The Catholic World Report, https://www.catholicworldreport.com/
2023/04/10/can-people-of-faith-still-adopt-on-jessica-bates-and-the-new-orthodoxy/

Russo, C.J. (2023). “Religious Free Speech at a Crossroads.” Liberty Magazine,
March/April 2023, 16-19, https://www.libertymagazine.org/article/religious-free-speech-
at-a-crossroads.

Russo, C.J. (2023). “Foreword.” In S.V. Coffin (Ed.) Overcoming the Educational
Resource Equity Gap. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, vii-x.

Invited International Presentations

Russo, C.J. (May 2023). “Faculty Writing Workshop for Academic Articles.” Kazimierz
Pułaski University of Technology and Humanities, Faculty of Philology and Pedagogy,
Radom, Poland

Russo, C.J. (May 2023). “Special Education and the Law: An American Perspective.”
Kazimierz Pułaski University of Technology and Humanities, Faculty of Philology and
Pedagogy, Radom, Poland

Russo, C.J. (May 2023). “How to Deal With School Bullies: Legal Issues and
Recommendations for Practice.” Kazimierz Pułaski University of Technology and
Humanities, Faculty of Philology and Pedagogy, Radom, Poland

Russo, C.J. (May 2023). “An Introduction to the American Legal System.” Kazimierz
Pułaski University of Technology and Humanities, Faculty of Philology and Pedagogy,
Radom, Poland

Russo, C.J. (May 2023). “Social Media and Freedom of Expression.” Kazimierz Pułaski
University of Technology and Humanities, Faculty of Philology and Pedagogy, Radom,
Poland

Russo, C.J. (May 2023). “Education in the United States: An Update.” Kazimierz
Pułaski University of Technology and Humanities, Faculty of Philology and Pedagogy,
Radom, Poland

Russo, C.J. (May 2023). “Religious Freedom in the United States: An Update.”
Schooling in the United States: An Overview. “ Faculty of Law, Notre Dame University
of Australia, Sydney Campus

Russo, C.J. (May 2023). “Schooling in the United States: An Overview. “ Capital
Normal University, Faculty of Education, virtual presentation

Russo, C.J. (2023, April). “Writing for Academic Publication.” Varsity College,
Pretoria, South Africa

Russo, C.J. (2023, April). “The Importance of Education Law: An American
Perspective.” Varsity College, Pretoria, South Africa

Russo, C.J. (2023, April). “Writing for Academic Publication.” School for Professional
Studies in, Education, Faculty of Education, North-West University, Potchefstroom
Campus, SA

Russo, C.J. (2023, February). “Ensuing Quality-Lifelong Learning in the USA Under the
Individual with Disabilities Education Act” as part of “The Role of Enterprises in
Facilitating Lifelong Learning and Promoting Inclusive, Quality Education for the Next
Decades,” Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation (G-STIC) Conference, Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil

Invited National Presentations

Russo, C.J. (June 2023). “Update on Religious Freedom in Education.” Fordham
University Graduate School of Education, virtual presentation

Russo, C.J., Eckes, S.E., Roederer, C., Thro, W.E. “The Future of the Establishment
Clause After Kennedy v. Bremerton.”(2023, April). Christian Association of Law and
Leadership, University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, Ohio (virtual presentation).

Russo, C.J. (February 2023). “Technology and the Law: Keeping Schools Safe.” The
New Jersey Association of School Business Officials. Virtual Presentation.

International and National Presentations (Peer-Reviewed)

Russo, C.J., Robinson, K., Raj, C., Rodriguez-Fee, J. (January 2023). “COVID-19
Equity Impacts on Schools.” Annual meeting of the Association of American Law
Schools, San Diego, CA

Russo, C.J. & Smale, W.T. (May 2023). “Teen Vaping: A Growing Problem in
Schools,” Annual Conference of the CAPSLE, Law in Education (virtual presentation)

Professional Development Presentations

Russo, C.J. (2023, August). Negligence and The Law of Student Supervision,
Northwood Elementary School, Clayton, Ohio

Russo, C.J. & Heineken, H. (2023, March). Adequate Supervision Procedures:
Does Your District Have a Plan to Protect Students? Webinar, ASBO