(1997). Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues. New Directions for Student Services, n78 p45-58 Sum. Summarizes legal issues that pertain to the uses of information technology on campuses. Highlights privacy, freedom of expression, and intellectual property rights. Argues that understanding these legal and ethical issues is necessary in developing an appropriate campus policy. Provides guidance for developing a campus technology policy. (RJM)…
(1997). A Tattoo Is Expression, Too. American School Board Journal, v184 n12 p14-15 Dec. In "Stephenson v. Davenport Community School District," the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that schools cannot adopt unduly vague policies to regulate student expression, in this case, a cross-shaped tattoo. (LMI)…
(1996). Still No Clear Answer on Graduation Prayer. American School Board Journal, v183 n11 p20,22 Nov. Describes the Supreme Court graduation-prayer decision in "Lee v. Weisman" (1992) and implications of the "Jones v. Clear Creek Independent School District" case, which the Court decided not to review in 1993. Discusses the New Jersey graduation-prayer experiment and ruling of third District Circuit Court Judge Theodore A. McKee, whose rationale drew from "Lemon v. Kurtzman" (1971). (LMI)…
(2002). African Americans and World War II. OAH Magazine of History, v16 n3 p13-17 Spr. Focuses on the experience of African Americans during World War II on the homefront and in the armed forces. States that African Americans not only fought fascism overseas but also apartheid in the United States, also known as the \Double V.\ (CMK)…
(1990). Equity Issues and Black-White Differences in Women's ERA Support. Social Science Quarterly, v71 n2 p299-314 Jun. Using data from 1982 National Opinion Research (NORC) General Social Survey, examines women's support for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) by analyzing attitudes about gender and racial equality, and socioeconomic status. Explains Black women's higher ERA approval as deriving from gender-role attitudes, but more important, from experience with, and sensitivity to, racial and economic inequities. Results included in tables. (CH)…
(1990). Harmonizing Alternative Theories of Employment Discrimination: Implications for School District Employers. West's Education Law Reporter, v58 n3 p883-93 Apr 12. Recent decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court appear to create similar standards in employment discrimination cases harmonizing the theories of disparate treatment and disparate impact. Implications of the emerging judicial unification between the two theories are addressed and its relevance to school districts summarized. (MLF)…
(1989). Christmas Creche Crisis. Update on Law-Related Education, v13 n3 p35-37 Fall. Offers a simulation in which middle school students examine the constitutionality of a creche being placed on town property. Develops an understanding of (1) the religion clauses of the First Amendment, (2) governmental limitations on religious practices, and (3) governmental regulations that may incidentally support religious beliefs. (LS)…
(1989). Response to Professor Sacken. Journal of Law and Education, v18 n4 p529-35 Fall. Disagrees with Professor Donal M. Sacken's contention in Spring 1988 "Journal of Law and Education" that "Eckman" decision resulted in loss of school district autonomy. Agrees with jury that school board's dismissal of unmarried teacher, who became pregnant as a result of rape and chose to bear the child and raise him, was based on an unsubstantiated immorality charge. (MLF)…
(1995). Nixon's Ghost: Racial Quotas–May They Rest in Peace. Policy Review, n73 p4-5 Sum. Discusses reasons for the repeal of government-mandated racial quotas and why this is gaining support from the American people. The author highlights the reason affirmative action is important and why it does not lend itself to bureaucratic oversight in the form of quotas, goals, or timetables. (GR)…
(1995). Student Activity Fees and the Courts: Rights of Speech and Association. NASPA Journal, v32 n3 p232-38 Spr. Analyzes the results of recent court cases concerning the constitutionality of mandatory student fees and discusses their implications for student affairs practice. To date, courts have ruled mandatory student activity fees permissible when they do not unduly infringe on students' constitutional rights. Offers eight principles for designing student fee policies. (RJM)…
(1991). Implementing the Early Childhood Formula: Programs under PL 99-457. Journal of Early Intervention, v15 n1 p5-12 Win. This article describes progress made by states and U.S. territories in implementing the Part H program for handicapped infants and toddlers and the Section 619 preschool grants program, both authorized by the 1986 Amendments to the Education of the Handicapped Act. Challenges faced by states include financing, personnel supply and standards, and interagency cooperation. (Author/PB)…
(1992). Falling through the Cracks: Rehabilitation Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities. Exceptional Children, v58 n5 p451-60 Mar-Apr. A survey of 353 adults with learning disabilities concerning their knowledge and perceptions of vocational rehabilitation found that there was a large group who were either ineligible for rehabilitation services or dissatisfied with services received. Generally, respondents' knowledge of vocational rehabilitation was limited. (Author/JDD)…
(1994). Diversity or Quotas?. Chronicle of Higher Education, v40 n40 pA13-14 Jun 8. The policy of Northeastern University (Massachusetts) to actively recruit and promote openly gay and lesbian employees has provoked heated debate. Some criticize the policy as providing special privileges to homosexuals and violating the spirit of affirmative action; others see it as a logical step in ending discrimination. (MSE)…
(1990). Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity after Richmond and Wards Cove. Journal of Intergroup Relations, v17 n3 p30-41 Fall. Analyzes two personnel-related decisions–"City of Richmond v. J. A. Croson Co." and "Wards Cove Packing Co. v. Atonio"–rendered during the 1988 term of the Supreme Court. Examines the impact they are expected to have on two key personnel-centered equity programs, affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. (AF)…
(1991). Feminist Teaching in University Physical Education Programs. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, v62 n6 p56-71,75-77 Aug. Examines feminist teaching in university physical education. Three articles describe the personal experiences of physical educators who try to teach in ways that promote equality. The articles focus on social diversity and justice and feminist pedagogy in the sport sciences and physical education. (SM)…