(1978). Freedom of Speech and the Language of Oppression. Western Journal of Speech Communication, v42 n4 p209-21 Fall. Discusses the damaging effects of \group libel\, the use of language to subjugate groups of people, and the conflict these elements present with the First Amendment commitment to freedom of speech. (JMF)…
(1980). Search and Seizure in Schools. Tennessee Education, v10 n1 p21-23 Spr. Although problems of drug abuse, bomb threats, theft, and concealed weapons sometimes make search and seizure necessary, the student's rights must be protected through proper legal procedures. The article presents guidelines for conducting locker and personal searches and for educating students, teachers, and administrators on student rights. (DS)…
(1980). Education and Aliens. Journal of Teacher Education, v31 n2 p47-48 Mar-Apr. Illegal aliens are guaranteed an education at public expense by the Constitution. (JD)…
(1979). A New Look at the Disadvantaged. Urban Review, v11 n3 p159-66 Fall. Despite equal opportunity legislation since 1954, the gap between the haves and have-nots is widening. Divisive legislation that supports the needs of one group over another can lead to a caste and class society. Equal opportunity must be provided for all. (Author/ST)…
(1980). Invasion of Student Privacy. Journal of Law and Education, v9 n3 p343-51 Jul. Focuses on the last 15 years of privacy cases involving students. The cases examined cover the areas of searches, the family relationship, personal autonomy/appearance, and information privacy. (IRT)…
(1979). Organizational Imperatives and Ideological Change: The Case of Black Power. Urban Affairs Quarterly, v14 n4 p465-84 Jun. The utility of incorporating organizational needs of political elites into explanations of ideological innovation is demonstrated in a case study analysis of the rise of Black Power in the late 1960s. (Author)…
(1997). Due Process in Adverse Personnel Action. Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education, v11 n2 p127-37 Sep. A detailed checklist and timeline for ensuring due process are provided for adverse personnel actions, and the need to supplement this with expert, same-jurisdiction legal advice is stressed. This approach emphasizes the importance of treating due process as an ethical as well as a legal requirement. (SLD)…
(1996). Disclosure and Self-Advocacy Regarding Disability-Related Needs: Strategies to Maximize Integration in Postsecondary Education. Journal of Counseling & Development, v74 n4 p352-57 Mar-Apr. Reviews issues related to disclosure of disability and disability-related needs by students in postsecondary education. Discusses research, benefits, concerns, and attitudes related to disclosure. Provides counseling and systems change strategies to enhance the disclosure and self-advocacy skills of students with disabilities. (FC)…
(2003). Judicious Discipline: A Constitutional Approach for Public High Schools. American Secondary Education, v31 n3 p97-117 Sum. Examines the practices in a large public high school where constitutional language and democratic citizenship education–judicious discipline–are introduced into the decision-making processes of the classroom. Data analysis suggests that a considerable number of students felt they possessed a high level of respect and responsibility as a result. (Author/MLF)…
(2001). The 1963 March on Washington. Social Education, v65 n1 p18-25 Jan-Feb. Provides historical information on the "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom" and the role of A. Philip Randolph who originally conceived the idea for the March. Features a letter from A. Philip Randolph to President John F. Kennedy. Includes a list of teaching activities. (CMK)…
(1997). Television News Reports Related to Disability. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, v20 n1 p81-84 Mar. Data on television news reports relating to disability issues were noted prior to and following signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990). The greatest coverage took place prior to the signing of the Act (63 stories), with 9, 11, and 8 stories covered for the same time period from 1990 through 1992. (CR)…
(2003). Reaching the Ideal. Education Next, v3 n1 p32-37 Win. Reaffirms the six principles of special education. Suggests that problems in special education follow from the failure of schools to comply fully with the law. Further suggests that academic outcomes are too narrow of a measure and that teachers be held accountable for a broader range of outcomes. (WFA)…
(1989). Why Public Prayer at Graduation Is Wrong. Religion & Public Education, v16 n1 p39-41 Win. Responding to student recitation of the Lord's Prayer at a high school graduation, recounts how religious differences can create difficulties and discomfort for students in public schools. Argues the right of the minority must be protected from a majority who wishes to promote their religious beliefs at taxpayer expense. (DB)…
(1989). A Strategy of Responsible Militancy: A Template for Today's African-American Youth. Urban League Review, v12 n1-2 p39-53 Sum-Win 1988-89. Proposes a strategy for African-Americans of responsible militancy comprised of an individual determination to excel, a high degree of positive self-determination, and political confrontation of harmful policies and practices. Emphasizes the restoration of pride in the family and community. (FMW)…
(1987). Hollywood Addresses Postwar Assimilation: Indian/White Attitudes in "Broken Arrow.". American Indian Culture and Research Journal, v11 n1 p67-79. Examines Western films in context of post-World War II attitudes regarding racial equality. Film "Broken Arrow" and Eliott Arnold's novel "Blood Brother," both recounting story of Apache chief Cochise, examined as benchmark works in national racial attitudes. Films generally seen as supporting Indian assimilation into White culture. (TES)…