(1973). Digest of State Laws and Regulations for School Language, Speech, and Hearing Programs. Summarized in the digest are state laws and regulations relating to educational programs for children with speech, hearing and language problems. It is recommended that the digest be used in conjunction with model regulations developed by the American Speech and Hearing Association to serve the following purposes: to facilitate better understanding of legal language and the structure governing education of speech, hearing, and language handicapped children in each state; to serve as a basic reference for individuals seeking alternative legal patterns or conducting related research; and to provide a means for states to evaluate and compare their statutes and regulations with statutes and regulations in other states,. Given is a descriptive overview of information within 11 subject categories such as legislation in Massachusetts (under the policy component within the right to an education category) to remedy past inadequacies and inequities in special education delivery. Data for each… [PDF]
(1972). Leading Court Decision Pertinent to Public School Desegregation. This document comprises eight federal court decisions pertinent to public school desegregation: (1) "Brown v. Board of Education," 347 U.S. 483 (1954); Mr. Chief Justice Warren delivered the opinion of the Supreme Court; (2) "Bolling v. Sharpe," 374 U.S. 497 (1954); Mr. Chief Justice Warren delivered the opinion of the Supreme Court; (3) "Brown v. Board of Education," 349 U.S. 294 (1955); Mr. Chief Justice Warren delivered the opinion of the Supreme Court; (4) "U.S. v. Jefferson County Board of Education," 372 F. 2d 836 (1966); Circuit Judge Wisdom delivered the majority opinion of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; District Judge Cox delivered a dissenting opinion; (5) "U.S. v. Jefferson County Board of Education," 380 F. 2d 385 (1967), Certiorari denied 389 U.S. 840 (1967); on March 29, 1967, the United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit held that school boards have an affirmative duty to bring about… [PDF]
(1971). 1971 Supplement to Mass Communication Law; Cases and Comment. The text of and comments on key court decisions, mostly from the U. S. Supreme Court, made from 1969 to 1971 and relating to mass communication law, are presented. Cases are subsumed under these headings: the First Amendment impact on mass communication; libel and the newsman; the puzzle of pornography; free press and fair trial; selected problems of law and journalism; and the regulation of radio and television broadcasting. (JK)…
(1972). Executive Order 9066: The Internment of 110,000 Japanese Americans. A pictorial representation, in black and white, of Japanese internment camps during World War II, this book has over 100 pages of pictures of the evacuation and internment, taken by Dorothea Lange and other photographers, plus a text providing a brief historical account of events leading up to the internment. (SB)…
(1971). Higher Education and the Black American: an Overview. At a very young age, a black child acquires a conceptualization or idea of race and the implications that such a conceptualization has for his \survival\ and not quality of existence. While contemporary movements are geared toward offsetting some of the consequences, e.g., black self-determination, black power, and black control, blacks, in general, are still faced with the dilemma of identity (personality) development within a society dominated by the institutionalized norms and values of the \intellectual colonizer.\ Current educational systems, in order to be relevant, must be geared toward: (1) a consciousness which demonstrates concern for quality versus quantity; (2) a consciousness which places emphasis on human outcomes versus inputs; and, (3) a consciousness which deemphasizes product outputs. In addition, Black Studies can be instituted to meet the specific needs of a black society. Educational outcomes for the future should be geared toward facilitation of individual… [PDF]
(1971). I'm on the Title I Council. Now What?. This booklet offers answers to basic questions frequently asked by ESEA Title I Council Members and school officials. Suggestions are also given about possible Title I Council activities. In addition, there is a section on the regulation requiring parent participation in Title I, as well as a list of people to contact for assistance in interpreting Title I regulations or filing complaints, and for information on training teachers' aides and retraining teachers for Title I programs. (Author/SB)… [PDF]
(1976). Affirmative Action: Its Effects Upon Intramural-Recreational Sports Department Employment Policies. Affirmative action programs in the area of intramural-recreational sports department employment policies may be instituted in a number of areas. In recruiting and hiring of new personnel, a survey of present employees with regard to the status of women and minorities in respect to numbers, types of job, and level of employment will give an idea of the organization's standing as an equal opportunity employer. If a deficiency exists, efforts in searching for new employees should be conducted so that minority groups receive information of available positions. Interviewing teams should be constituted which give representation to women and minority groups, and interviewing procedures developed which reduce as much as possible the personal biases of committee members. Decisions should be made on the basis of: (1) knowledge and experience factors; (2) intellectual factors; (3) motivational factors; and (4) personality factors. Contracts should be the same for all individuals possessing… [PDF]
(1986). Employment Discrimination and Related Litigation in Libraries. Journal of Library Administration, v7 n4 p53-66 Win. Provides a broad survey of employment discrimination lawsuits brought against libraries under various federal and state statutes. Practical pointers for librarians are drawn from these cases for their use in hiring, firing, and disciplining employees. (EM)…
(1988). Ethical Issues in the Prevention and Treatment of HIV Infection and AIDS. Science, v239 n4840 p597-603 Feb 5. Poses questions about how we can control the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic and the harm that it causes without unjustly discriminating against particular social groups and without unnecessarily infringing on the freedom of individuals. (TW)…
(1998). Equity. IDRA Focus. IDRA Newsletter, v25 n5 May. This theme issue focuses on equity in children's literature, public funding for private schools, women in educational fields, female dropouts, and the relationship between school violence and family and community violence. "Violence in Our Schools" (Bradley Scott) explores reasons for school violence (media violence, isolation from family, racial and ethnic discrimination) and offers four suggestions for violence prevention and 15 suggestions to address racial hostility. "Hijas del Quinto Sol: Redefining Feminine Roles through Children's Literature" (Juanita C. Garcia) notes the importance of gender-sensitive children's literature in modeling sex role attitudes. A sidebar lists 20 titles for grades K-12. "Full Pockets, Empty Promises" (Albert Cortez) discusses issues of constitutionality, equitable student access, and accountability in using the voucher system to support private schools with public funds. "Women in Education Fields" (Yojani… [PDF]
(1998). Transition from School to Work: Career Training and Development for Youth with Disabilities in Taiwan. This paper examines current issues in Taiwan in the transition of individuals with disabilities from school to work within the context of two laws passed in 1997 (the Special Education Act of 1997 and the Protection Act for Individuals with Disabilities of 1997). These laws are intended to secure for people with disabilities the right to education, to vocational rehabilitation, to appropriate medical services, and to work. Data are reported, however, that show unemployment rates between 43 and 57 percent for people with disabilities in Taiwan. After an introduction, the first section discusses problems in job management and training. The second section reviews the literature on concepts and practices of career development and outlines nine key components for successful transition from school to work such as planning, collaboration, and identifying accessible community services. The third section considers strategies in job management and training. These strategies include a complete… [PDF]
(2000). Emerging Themes: National Inquiry into Rural and Remote Education. Public consultations had revealed that access to education was a significant concern in rural and remote areas of Australia, particularly in relation to ongoing economic decline. In response, the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission initiated the National Inquiry into Rural and Remote Education. The inquiry took evidence at formal public hearings in the capital cities of every state and territory and at less formal meetings with parents, students, educators, and community members in rural and remote areas of every state and the Northern Territory. The inquiry received 300 written and e-mailed submissions, including one from the government or education department in every state, the Northern Territory, and the Commonwealth. The inquiry also commissioned a survey from the Youth Research Centre at Melbourne University to which 3,128 individuals responded. This report summarizes major concerns raised by the public, drawing on selected quotes that are broadly… [PDF]
(1998). Violent Images, Violent Acts: What Can Schools and Students Do?. This document is a publication for the tenth televised Town Hall Meeting of The LegiSchool Project, an educational collaboration between California State University, Sacramento and the California State Legislature. The purpose of the meeting was to consider what laws and public policies are needed to protect young people from violence–both real and imaginary. The first selection of readings in the document provides background for policy issues under consideration. Focus is placed on society's rights to freedom and how those may be compromised by restrictions aimed at preventing violence. The readings in part two encourage participants to consider the merits of legislation for school safety and student security, the influence of the media and questions of control or censorship, and how to protect young people on the Internet. The work contains numerous newspaper articles, critical thinking questions, and essay ideas for students. An appendix lists legislation recently passed in…
(2003). Hope and History: What Do Future Teachers Need To Know?. Radical Teacher, n65 p11-17 Win 2002-2003. Describes \Class, Race, Gender in the History of U.S. Education,\ a course embedded within a teacher education program that introduces prospective teachers to the history of students and teachers who have advocated for a broad and challenging education for all. It examines topics and texts; order, democracy, and the rise of the common schools; race and racism in education; growth of the \one best system\; mid-century themes; and contemporary issues. (SM)…
(1988). Government Policy and Women in the Workplace through Depression and War. New England Journal of History, v45 n1 p16-38 Spr. Examines the history of employed women from the Great Depression through World War II, highlighting efforts made in their behalf by people such as Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, Frances Perkins, Mary Dewson, and Mary Anderson. Provides a selected bibliography of books and U.S. Department of Labor documents. (GEA)…