(2002). Social and Educational Justice: The Human Rights Framework for Inclusion. This report calls for the phased closure of separate, special schools in the United Kingdom as a main task in developing inclusive education. It argues that the central problem in the development of inclusive education in the United Kingdom is the continuing philosophical, financial and legislative support of segregated schooling. The report discusses how segregation in separate special schools is internationally recognized as discriminatory and damaging to individuals and society, and how segregated schooling breaches all 4 principles underpinning the 1989 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The report challenges assumptions sustaining segregation, including false beliefs about the impossibility of ever including all children in the mainstream, the "huge expense" of full inclusion, and the sanctity of parental choice. Further barriers to inclusion are then examined, including legislative barriers, inattention to acceptability and adaptability, and the contradictory…
(1999). Understanding the Law To Give Students with Disabilities Full Potential. This paper summarizes information concerning the impact of three pieces of federal legislation on the inclusion of students with disabilities in postsecondary programs, especially those supported by the TRIO program. The paper briefly describes major points of the following laws: (1) the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which is the basic special education law for K-12; (2) the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment; and (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which mandates equal access for students with disabilities at institutions with programs receiving federal aid. Specific ways in which TRIO programs can comply with and coordinate their efforts with these legal initiatives are noted, including educating parents regarding the rights of their children with disabilities, a careful distinction between guaranteeing equal access and guaranteeing student success (which is not…
(1980). New York. Effects of Federal Legislation on Physical Education in Three Big Cities. Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, v51 n1 p36-38 Jan. Despite difficulties in implementing the changes dictated by federal legislation in the area of equal education for all students, the public school system in New York City is continuing to work for unilateral educational equality. (LH)…
(2001). Do Children Have Privacy Rights in the Classroom?. Studies in Philosophy and Education, v20 n3 p245-54 May. Argues that, while students should have the right to privacy in the classroom, there are instances when that right must be waived. Contends, however, that learners cannot acquire a proper understanding of factual material, or the justification for believing it, without being granted a degree of privacy during the learning process. (Contains 10 references.) (NB)…
(2004). Human Rights Education: The United Nations Endeavour and the Importance of Childhood and Intelligent Sympathy. International Education Journal, v5 n1 p1-8. School is the major vehicle for humanism, which is, in essence, respect on human nature. Human Rights Education is important for the existence of human society in the modern globalising era. Education can function as a unifying factor and produce informed and active citizens of an interdependent world. It can provide the tools for advocacy and resolution of conflict that are necessary for the maintenance of peace between nations and people. United Nations initiated in human rights and peace pedagogy. Social and individual amelioration may start from elementary school, taking advantage of children's pro-social behaviour as the agent of change. John Dewey introduced the concept of \intelligent sympathy\ in a democratic classroom aiming at personal growth, for considering new ways of thought, and creating a peaceful society…. [PDF] [PDF]
(1993). The Educator's Guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act. This guide was written to acquaint educators with their legal responsibility in providing all individuals with disabilities–whether they be students, job applicants, employees, parents, or members of the community–with the same access and opportunities that are available to others. The guide explains legal requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other laws, offers practical advice on how to meet legal mandates effectively and affordably, and provides checklists and worksheets to assess specific situations and plan needed actions. An overview explains the four federal laws that protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. Section 1 then explains what schools must and cannot do in regard to students with disabilities, how the laws affect vocational education, and how administrative requirements and compliance procedures affect schools. Section 2 focuses on what steps schools must take to make current facilities, alterations, and new facilities…
(1987). Drug and Alcohol Abuse in the Schools: A Practical Policy Guide for Administrators and Teachers on How to Combat Drugs and Alcohol. This manual focuses on legal issues confronting schools in the area of substance abuse and provides practical policy guidance to public school managers in enforcing a substance abuse policy. After a brief introduction, section 2 examines barriers to action, commenting on several myths affecting drug abuse policy. Section 3 deals with substance abuse by school employees, addressing these topics: (1) establishing substance abuse policies; (2) testing employees for drug or alcohol use, commenting on types of testing and matters of privacy; (3) disciplining employees for the use of, impairment from, or possession of drugs or alcohol and citing pertinent laws and the Federal Rehabilitation Act; and (4) assisting employees with substance abuse problems. Section 4, on substance abuse by students, addresses these topics: (1) establishing a substance abuse policy for students; (2) prohibitions; (3) methods and procedures of enforcement, commenting on reasonable suspicion and reasonable scope…
(1986). Students' Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. 1986 Edition. This handbook informs the reader of the provisions of the constitutions and statutes of California and the United States as they are interpreted by the courts to affect the rights and responsibilities of public school students. The first of the handbook's seven sections reviews the constitutional rights of students, their right and their duty to attend school, their right to an education, and their basic responsibilities. Section 2 concerns discipline, transfers to continuation schools, corporal punishment, student appearance codes, and smoking regulations. The third section focuses on proficiency standards, independent study, physical education options, special programs, married or pregnant students, and the exclusion of students from school. The topics of section 4 are refusal to salute the flag, student involvement in school affairs, student representation on district governing boards, and students' freedoms of expression, religion, and association. Section 5 examines the… [PDF]
(1991). Teaching about the Bill of Rights in Elementary and Middle School Classrooms: A Resource Guide for Lawyers, Law Students, and Classroom Teachers. This guide is to help lawyers and law students work with young students and classroom teachers to integrate lessons on the Bill of Rights into the regular classroom program. Suggestions are given on adapting the lessons for learning disabled, hearing impaired, and gifted students. Lesson plans contain objectives, key concepts and vocabulary, notes for the lawyer or law student, notes for the classroom teacher, and student activities. Information on evaluating the program, additional resources, glossary, and appendices complete the text. The 11 lessons with grade level include: (1) "A Special Birthday Party" (K-1); (2) "Rights in Rogertown" (K-3); (3) "Rights and Responsibilities" (2-3); (4) "The Case of North Harmony Middle School" (4-5); (5) "The Case of New Trend Middle School" (4-5); (6) "The Camp Watchem Cases" (4-5 or 6-8); (7) "The Case of Tech High" (6-8); (8) "The Case of Sports and the…
(1992). Human Rights Legislation and the Educational Administrator: An Australian Case Study. This report examines how and why Australia's Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act (1986) and the Racial Discrimination Act (1975) produced changes in the provision of education services by Queensland and New South Wales for residents of Toomelah. Toomelah is an economically and educationally disadvantaged Aboriginal community in upper New South Wales. The first section describes the events leading to the 1987 "Toomelah Inquiry," conducted by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, which found significant educational and economic deprivation in the area. The second section examines the effect of the inquiry on the provision of education to Toomelah. A public outcry led to the provision of educational services and to efforts to abolish racism. The third section examines the significance of those effects for the educational administrator, who needs an awareness of the greater power of human rights laws. The administrator must recognize a system of… [PDF]
(1986). Legal Rights & Intellectual Disability: A Short Guide. The book examines actions that may be taken to redress wrongs illegally perpetrated against people with intellectual disabilities in New South Wales, Australia. Ten topic areas are addressed (sample subtopics in parentheses): protecting rights (complaints to government departments, use of the ombudsman); discrimination (legal aid); personal relationships (marriage, having children, adoption); sheltered workshops (legislation, work contracts, discrimination and harassment); housing (controls over residential facilities); guardianship and money management for adults (informal and formal money management); wills (trustees, income tax, wills for intellectually disabled people); crime and the intellectually disabled (defenses, police, confessions); consumer protection (unfair contracts, legal effect of incapacity); and care givers (physical interference, negligence). (CL)…
(1969). Conference on Censorship. In this collection of seven speeches from the University of Missouri Conference on Censorship, writers focus on the various aspects of censorship. Speeches are by (1) Milton Meltzer, who lauds those writers who were forced to battle with censors; (2) Enid Olson, who explores the censorship problems faced by teachers and school librarians; (3) Margaret Twyman, who recommends education as the best means of changing the climate in which censors can thrive; (4) Irving Levitas, who interprets the censorship and violence problems as subterfuges for an actual political situation that attempts to preserve the status quo at all costs; (5) Joan Bodger, who asserts that the speaking out of youth has rocked our society and will continue to do so; (6) Morris Ernst, who accuses the networks, TV executives, and controllers of the mass media of keeping the public in ignorance; and (7) Anson Mount, who considers personal freedom as the key to the outlook of the young generation. Also included is the…
(1969). Legal Rights of the Disabled and Disadvantaged. The movement of the disabled and disadvantaged from charity to rights is described, and laws defining and applying to these individuals are reviewed. Specific attention is given to the socially and economically disadvantaged, including minority ethnic groups, the offender, and the poor, and to the mentally and physically disabled, including the mentally retarded, the mentally ill, alcoholics and drug addicts, the physically handicapped, and the aged. Legal rights of all the disabled and disadvantaged are surveyed and general principles, specific needs, and suggestions for implementation are presented. (JD)… [PDF]
(1983). U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities. USA Today, v112 n2462 p16-18 Nov. The three highest priorities for American foreign policy are avoiding nuclear war by working with the Soviet leadership to alter our present collision course, demonstrating our commitment to human rights throughout the world, and ensuring American economic prosperity by strengthening exports and ensuring the stability of the international monetary system. (IS)…
(1997). Rights of the Accused. Teaching Strategy. Update on Law-Related Education, v21 n2 p29-30 Spr. Presents a lesson plan that teaches students to analyze and identify the constitutional rights that protect individuals accused of crimes. Student handouts include a checklist of situations and corresponding constitutional protections and a scenario involving a murder at the school. Activities include guided group discussions. (MJP)…