(1982). Black Newspapers and the Black Protest Movement: Their Historical Relationship, 1827-1945. Phylon, v43 n1 p1-14 Mar. Examines the historical development of the Black protest movement in the United States and analyzes how the Black press responded to developments and changes in the movement, from the founding of the first Black newspaper in 1827 until the end of World War II. (Author/MJL)…
(1981). I or We?. Intercom, n100 p30-35 Dec. Presents a lesson for secondary Asian studies, U.S., or world history classes comparing U.S. and Chinese concepts of individual freedom. Students study and write essays on U.S. court cases concerning privacy. They discuss two articles about Chinese concepts of self and privacy and the role of Chinese study groups in resolving disputes. (AM)…
(1982). State Constitutional Equal Rights Provisions: Legal Tools for Achieving Sex Equity in Education. Journal of Educational Equity and Leadership, v2 n2 p85-99 Win. Reviews court cases and decisions in several states that show how state equal rights amendments have been relied upon to promote sex equality in educational institutions. Illustrates how state equal rights amendments can be applied and/or should be relied upon even when other statutory or constitutional provisions exist. (Author/MJL)…
(1980). The Federal Government and the University. Public Interest, n58 p80-101 Win. Discusses the clash between federal government regulations and the university's right to be autonomous with regard to its own academic affairs. Presents the costs of and justifications for federal regulations. Suggests that subsidies, rather than regulations, are the best means for bringing about change while preserving diversity in universities. (BE)…
(1976). Title VII and the Masters of Reality: Eliminating Credentialism in the American Labor Market. Georgetown Law Journal, v64 n6 p1213-44 Jul. Examines effects of a Supreme Court decision (Gribbs vs Duke Power Co., 1971) stating that job applicants need neither pass an intelligence test nor possess particular educational credentials unless they are directly related to the requirements of the job. Journal available from Georgetown University Law Center, 600 New Jersey Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. (DB)…
(1981). The Implications of Current Developments for the Future of Business Education. Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, v23 n1 p1-18 Jan. Investigates (1) the impact on business and education of demographic, economic, political, and technical developments; (2) strengths and weaknesses of competency based education; and (3) future implications for business education in terms of job prospects and educational preparation. (SK)…
(1979). Bakke, Weber, and Mr. Justice Stewart: Constitutional Theory and Affirmative Action. North Carolina Central Law Review, v11 n1 p3-73 Fall. Recent Federal Supreme Court decisions on nondiscrimination in federally funded programs are noted in a discussion of two issues: (1) Does the court have an accepted methodology? and (2) Has there been a realignment on crucial legal aspects of race relations? (Journal availability: Wm. W. Gaunt & Sons, 3011 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 33510, $5.00.) (MSE)…
(1979). The Unreasonable Exercise of Authority: Why Students Go to Court. Contemporary Education, v50 n4 p200-04 Sum. Unreasonable disciplinary and administrative practices by school personnel make it imperative that the courts interfere in the operation of public schools. (LH)…
(1976). Student and Parent Rights: What Are Their Constitutional Guarantees?. NOLPE School Law Journal, 6, 1, 45-60, 76. …
(1976). The Next Ten Years: Title VII Confronts the Constitution. Saint Louis University Law Journal, 20, 2, 308-45, 76. The Supreme Court's decisions in Title VII and related cases are discussed, some unresolved employment discrimination issues that raise difficult statutory and constitutional issues are examined, and both nonconstitutional and constitutional methods for resolving those issues are suggested. For journal availability see HE 508 845. (LBH)…
(1996). The Supreme Court in the Culture Wars. Public Interest, n125 p3-26 Fall. Argues that the U.S. Supreme Court has been an active and liberally biased participant in the U.S. culture war. Historical evidence is presented, including areas of tuition tax credit and segregated private schools, abortion and the Right-to-Life movement, and prayer in public schools. The author discusses how the Supreme Court has strengthened religiously inspired political movements. (GR)…
(1995). The Americans with Disabilities Act: Its Potential for Expanding the Scope of Reasonable Academic Accommodations. Journal of College and University Law, v21 n4 p619-41 Spr. Differences between the Rehabilitation Act (1973) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) (ADA) with respect to "reasonable accommodations" in academic settings are examined. Development of the meaning of reasonable accommodation in case law is chronicled, and ways in which the ADA may expand the meaning are explored. College and university responses to such requests are also discussed. (Author/MSE)…
(1994). Kid's Court. Montessori Life, v6 n4 p30-31 Fall. Describes how the "three little pigs" appeared as defendants and the wolf as plaintiff in a mock court held in a Texas 9- to 12-year class studying government and democracy in action. Discusses organizational details, and practical and educational values of this popular exercise. (ETB)…
(1994). The NAACP-Inc. Fund Alliance: Its Strategy, Power, and Destruction. Journal of Negro Education, v63 n3 p323-35 Sum. Provides an archival analysis of the relationship between the NAACP and its progeny, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., in their joint battle to end segregation in the United States, especially in its public schools. Legal efforts targeting NAACP operations in the aftermath of Brown are examined. (GR)…
(1994). Brown v. Board of Education and the Americans with Disabilities Act: Vistas of Equal Educational Opportunities for African Americans. Journal of Negro Education, v63 n3 p349-57 Sum. Examines the potential impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the struggle initiated by Brown, namely, that of freeing the nation's schools and educational work places from the effects of racial discrimination. It also discusses the major components of the ADA and offers policy guidelines for implementing the ADA in schools and colleges. (GR)…