(1983). News of Projects in Associated Schools. International Understanding at School, v45 p23-33. Brief descriptions of school projects undertaken by countries participating in Unesco's Associated Schools Projects are provided. Project topics vary and include international education, environmental education, peace education, community aid, children's rights, world problems, and human rights. (RM)…
(1984). Multicultural Education and Racism in American Schools. Theory into Practice, v23 n2 p124-31 Spr. A historical review of racism provides insight into the development and objectives of multicultural education. Basic steps in the legal process that have helped promote equal education are discussed. A sample unit on multicultural education dealing with the topics of oppression, prejudice, and racism is included. (DF)…
(1984). Urban Politics and Federal Equity Policy: Title IX and Employment in New York City Public Schools. Urban Review, v16 n2 p87-101. Focuses on the employment of women administrators by the New York City Board of Education from 1972 to 1981. Analyzes the influence of numerous difficulties–political, legislative, and administrative–on the effectiveness of Title IX. Concludes that, without revisions in policy design and management, the law is condemned to ineffectuality. (KH)…
(1976). Classification of Students: Legal Issues. Viewpoints, 52, 5, 33-49, Sep 76. The right of educators to classify students is not being challenged in the courts, but the procedures used and the basis for classifications are being questioned and in some cases subjected to strict judicial scrutiny under the equal protection clause. (MB)…
(1975). Women in Higher Education: Qualified, Except for Sex. NASPA, 13, 2, 9-17, F 75. Although historical barriers to the inclusion of women in higher education are weakened, continued progress requires continued vigilance. (Author)…
(2005). We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution 2005 National Finalists' Knowledge of and Support for American Democratic Institutions and Processes. Center for Civic Education We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution is an educational program developed by the Center for Civic Education (the Center). The program instructs students on the history and principles of American constitutional democracy with the primary goal of promoting civic competence and responsibility among the nation's elementary, middle, and secondary students. Additionally, the instructional program is intended to enhance students' understanding of the institutions of American constitutional democracy and to reinforce the contemporary relevance of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The program utilizes highly acclaimed curricular materials developed by the Center. At the high school level, classes can choose to enter a formal competition, advancing from congressional district and state competitions to national finals. The competition is structured as a simulated congressional hearing in which students' knowledge of the Constitution and American democratic institutions is… [PDF]
(2002). The Emergence of a Fourth Type of Public Forum: Is the Quasi-Nonpublic Forum a New Paradigm for Student Free Speech Cases?. This paper is a presentation, in outline form, of the development of the "quasi-nonpublic forum," where cases involving student free speech push the envelope of what is acceptable under Constitutional law and what is appropriate/acceptable student behavior under constraints set by school regulations. Context is set by presenting court decisions regarding students' constitutional rights, such as "Tinker versus Des Moines Independent Community School District" (students wearing black armbands to protest the Vietnam War) and "Hazelwood School District versus Kulhmeier," in which school administration excised material from the school-sponsored newspaper. Later cases tell of the erosion of the Tinker/Fraser/Kulhmeier Standard, students' constitutional rights not being co-extensive with those of adults, and the drawing of the line involving religious proselytizing on school grounds during school session hours. The cases presented demonstrate a convergence of…
(1996). The Moon over Crete [and] Study Guide. Intended for preadolescents, this novel can serve as an antidote to the well-documented sexism girls encounter as they struggle with questions of self-esteem. It tells the story of 11-year-old Lily, harassed by a boy at school, but with a distinct advantage in that her flute teacher is a time traveler. In the novel, Lily travels back 3,500 years to ancient Crete where she discovers that men and women were equal, and where she feels at home in the culture right away. The novel relates Lily's adventures in Crete and how she goes about getting an audience with the queen, incorporating the art, archaeology, and unisex customs of ancient Crete to create a believable fantasy adventure. The study guide is designed to be used by teachers and/or parents to help children better understand the themes of the novel. Each of the six lessons is divided into three parts. The "Questions" section makes sure the children have read the chapters and understand the storyline. The…
(2000). Dr. King's Dream. [Lesson Plan]. This lesson plan teaches students about the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. Students listen to a brief biography, view photographs of the March on Washington, hear a portion of King's "I Have a Dream" speech, and discuss what King's words mean to them. Finally, they will create picture books about their own dreams of freedom for Americans today. After its 4 lessons, students will have: (1) learned about the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr.; (2) reflected on a section of his "I Have a Dream" speech; and (3) become aware of inequities that still exist in the United States. Intended for grades K-2, the plan notes subject areas covered (language arts, literature, United States history and social studies), time required to complete the lesson, skills used and taught in the lesson, and the standards developed by professional associations or governments that are related to the lesson. Activities to extend the lesson and further resources conclude the… [PDF]
(2000). Criminal Justice in America. Third Edition. Teacher's Guide. This guide is designed to support the teaching of the material contained in the introductory text, "Criminal Justice in America." The guide provides information about the text, detailed descriptions of the variety of teaching strategies employed, suggested teaching sequences, activity masters, and chapter and final tests. It is organized into the following sections: (1) The Text: an overview of the purpose, curriculum goals, content, and features of "Criminal Justice in America"; (2) Teaching Strategies: a description of the major teaching strategies used in the text providing a rationale, teacher tips, and needed preparation for both inside and outside the classroom; (3) Teaching Procedures: suggested teaching procedures and support materials for each chapter of the text organized on a unit-by-unit basis, each unit including an overview, objectives, and teaching sequences which utilize the readings and activities and include suggested answers for discussion… [PDF]
(2001). Excellence in Career Counseling: Improving Services to Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. This booklet provides basic information on career counseling for deaf postsecondary students. and lists voice and TTY numbers for various federal resources related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. It also provides definitions of such terms as "reasonable accommodation" and "essential job functions." Basic information is provided on deafness and hearing loss, including factors affecting communication, modes of communication, basic principles of communication, general communication strategies, and services and technologies available to bridge the communication gap. Five tips for career counselors working with deaf or hard of hearing students include working closely with the school's disability services office, having available and trained staff in TTY usage, and coordinating appropriate accommodations such as interpreting and captioning services. (DB)… [PDF]
(2000). The Role of Gender in the Crisis at Central High, 1957. This paper examines the role of women in the 1957 desegregation of Arkansas's Central High School, using data from interviews with black and white teachers and other prominent community members at the time. The paper shares stories of teachers, students, the Mother's League, the Women's Emergency Community, and Daisy Bates, president of the Arkansas National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. It examines the memoirs and diaries of nine black students who noted that ongoing racism was perpetuated by a small number of white troublemakers who would have hassled some other vulnerable group had the black students not been there. Teachers who supported black students coped with regular attacks, ostracism, and firing. Mother's League members were uneducated and racist. Their husbands used them as a front for publicizing their racist ideas. The educated, aggressive Women's Emergency Committee members worked to reopen closed, segregated schools and reinstate fired teachers…. [PDF]
(1998). Guidelines Governing the Education of Migrant Children in Louisiana. Revised. This handbook provides Louisiana educators with information on the special needs of migrant children, the lawful obligations of Louisiana schools to address those needs, and the types of assistance available through the Migrant Education Program and other resources. To meet the needs of at-risk migrant students, the Louisiana Department of Education makes subgrants to school districts and other agencies to deliver special services under the Title I Migrant Education Program, as authorized by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994. According to the specific definitions for the Title I Program, migrant children and youth are ages 3 through 21 and have moved across school district lines within the past 3 years, alone or with a parent or guardian who is seeking temporary or seasonal work in an agricultural or fishing activity. Children in Louisiana's Migrant Education Program have been identified by a Migrant Education recruiter and are formally enrolled in the program. Information… [PDF]
(1999). Mandatory Community Service in High School: The Legal Dimension. Monograph Series, No. 63. This book focuses on three court rulings affecting mandatory high-school community service. It examines the rationale, functioning, and outcomes of high-school community-service programs and addresses the significant legal aspects of community service. It also analyzes court opinions and related legislation on community service and points out some possible future changes in these laws. The text is divided into eight chapters and outlines the four purposes of community service, such as the intellectual and academic benefits that accrue to students. It then turns to three mandatory programs that were challenged on the grounds that they violated constitutional prohibitions against involuntary servitude, infringed on freedom of speech, and limited personal liberty. The book looks at the common elements of the challenged programs and the courts' review of the questions surrounding the cases. It discusses how the school districts prevailed in the court cases, outlines the court-sanctioned…
(1999). Constitutional Debates on Freedom of Religion: A Documentary History. Primary Documents in American History and Contemporary Issues. Debates over the separation or accommodation of religion and government have divided the United States since its founding. This collection of over 70 primary documents represents the ideas and issues on the interpretation of the United States Constitution's First Amendment clauses pertaining to establishment and free exercise of religion. The collection is divided into five parts: (1) "Colonial Roots of Religious Liberty, 1606-1776"; (2) "Religious Liberty in the Founding of the United States, 1776-1791"; (3) "The Constitutional Right to Free Exercise of Religion, 1791-1991"; (4) "The Constitutional Prohibition of an Establishment of Religion, 1791-1991"; and (5) "Constitutional Issues on Freedom of Religion, 1991-1998." Introductory and explanatory text accompanies each document to help students understand the nature of the conflicts, the issues being litigated, the social and cultural pressures that shaped each debate, and the…