(1967). The Education of Indians in Ontario: A Report of the Provincial Committee on Aims and Objectives of Education in the Schools of Ontario. A Strathmere Study. In this 3-month study of aims and objectives for educating Canadian Indians in the Ontario schools, data were collected largely via secondary sources, field observation, and interviewing. It was found that the Ontario government has no policy directed specifically for Indian students; however, the federal government does have policies developed for registered Treaty Indians. In this report, these policies are described along with educational objectives and recommendations to provide for equality, accommodation, and autonomy for Ontario's Indian children. (LS)… [PDF]
(1972). The Participation of Minority-Group Parents in School Activities: A Study and a Case Study With Guidelines. The purpose of the study was to identify factors that help to explain the dynamics responsible for the participation and nonparticipation of minority-group parents in school activities. This was done to provide guidelines that, specifically, might improve the chances of an elementary school principal increasing the number of minority-group parents who make in-school contacts and that, generally, would have implications for other sectors of American life concerned with the participatory behavior of these parents. This purpose was accomplished by evaluating an experimental self-help parent education program conducted in twenty-seven public elementary schools in New York City (the case study aspect of the investigation) and, integral to this evaluation, making a status study of the school-parent programs and the Parent-Teacher Association programs in these schools and in two other similar schools. The time period covered by the study was the 1965-66 school year. [This document has been… [PDF]
(1976). Developing a Position on Academic Freedom and Censorship. The intent of this paper is to assist social studies teachers in a thoughtful consideration of differing views on academic freedom. Practical information serves as background for forming a set of principles to guide decisions about teaching that involves controversial methods or content. Case studies illustrate several ways in which academic freedom can become an issue in elementary and secondary schools. Historical background demonstrates that the European university tradition has provided much of the basis for academic freedom in American universities, but has had little effect on freedom in elementary and secondary schools. Various definitions of academic freedom are categorized as upholding (1) no grounds for distinguishing academic from general freedom, (2) structurally limited freedom, or (3) professionally limited freedom. Legal restrictions, formal regulations, and self-censorship are shown to be possible sources of infringement upon academic freedom. A set of seven factors… [PDF]
(1988). Social Revalorization and Status Enhancement of Persons with Mental Retardation: A New Understanding of Rehabilitation. International Journal of Special Education, v3 n1 p61-71. Mentally retarded individuals are often stigmatized and segregated, though constitutional guarantees in many countries promise them equality. Use of the U.S. court system to secure these guarantees, resulting in deinstitutionalization, individualization of services, and increased employment opportunities, is analyzed and contrasted with the situation in the Federal Republic of Germany. (Author/JDD)…
(1985). Text of High Court's Ruling on Judges' Right to Upset Academic Decisions. Chronicle of Higher Education, v31 n16 p32-33 Dec 18. The Supreme Court's opinion and concurring opinion in a case limiting the right of courts to overturn academic decisions, based on the case of university's dismissal of a student after his failure of an important examination, are presented. (MSE)…
(1986). Teacher as Exemplar: Freedom in Private Life. Clearing House, v59 n7 p301-04 Mar. Cites court cases where school boards presented evidence that a teacher's lifestyle or conduct provided grounds for dismissal. (HOD)…
(2002). The Substantive and Procedural Due Process Rights of Students Accused of Criminal Behavior in School and the Educational Rights of Adjudicated Youths. This paper–part of a collection of 54 papers from the 48th annual conference of the Education Law Association held in November 2002– addresses juvenile justice. Its central issue is how to protect children of color in elementary and secondary schools with constitutional due process where attendance is compulsory and, at the same time, maintain a safe school environment. The paper presents changes in juvenile justice–citing a number of federal and state crime bills and court cases–and the impact of those changes. The paper argues that the changes in juvenile justice result in a form of social control of nonhegemonic groups (minorities) by a dominant hegemonic group (white European ethnic groups), and that crime-control laws enacted in the last 2 decades have had a negative impact on children of color engaged in delinquent behavior. The paper concludes with several recommendations, the chief of which is that schools should teach information about the Constitution through the…
(2000). Dyslexia in the Workplace. This book is designed for both adults with dyslexia and for professionals concerned with helping them, such as psychologists, tutors, therapists, researchers, disability advisors, and welfare officers. It also offers advice to employers on how to help staff with dyslexia. The text covers the nature of dyslexic difficulties and their effects, both practical and emotional. Dyspraxic difficulties are also discussed. Assessment tests are described and reviewed, and recent research is summarized. Detailed advice is given on tackling the difficulties encountered by adults with dyslexia, including work organizations and effective work methods, reading and writing for work purposes, memory skills, oral presentation and interaction, and dealing with the emotions associated with dyslexia. Finally, guidance is given on the British Disability Discrimination Act, and sources of information and help are listed. Throughout the book, there are numerous case studies designed to capture the immediate…
(2000). Convention on the Rights of the Child: Background, Motivation, Strategies, Main Themes. Third Edition. Noting that the adoption and entry into force of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989 was an important milestone in history reflecting the changing image of the child, this book examines the relationship between education and children's rights. Chapter 1 deals with motivation, the different but interconnected reasons for increased attention to the situation of children, stressing the historical social construction of the child-image. Chapter 2 describes various strategies for improving children's situation, highlighting the debate around children's competence. Chapter 3 examines wider developments in history, emphasizing the human rights project and the part played by the changing child-image. Chapter 4 discusses the history, content, and monitoring procedure of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Chapter 5 concerns monitoring and focuses on the quality requirements for effective monitoring. Chapter 6 presents information on the practical applicability of…
(2000). Equity for the 21st Century. This paper explores how the education system of the 21st century has reached its current state and discusses where it needs to go, noting that the depth and quality of the education system reflects the wellness of the society. The goal that schools, districts, parents, and governments are attempting to achieve is one of equity for all students. If equity in education is limited, this limits the potential forward progress of each individual and of society. The paper examines the history of federal law related to educational equality and opportunity since the Civil War. It also looks at legislation passed by Texas courts and how it was influenced by federal legislation regarding the funding of education. The paper concludes that to truly provide an equitable system of education, three areas must be made as equitable as possible: funding, curriculum alignment with assessment instruments, and teacher commitment to providing each child with an equitable education. (Contains 12… [PDF]
(1999). Racial Harassment in Vermont Public Schools. This report presents information from a 1997 community forum of the Vermont Advisory Committee on racial harassment in Vermont public schools. Parents, students, teachers, administrators and community and advocacy group representatives offered their views on racial harassment in the public schools, describing them as hostile and unfriendly places wherein racial slurs, epithets, and physical assaults occurred. The committee concluded that: racial harassment was pervasive in and around Vermont's public schools, and elimination of this harassment was not a priority; coordinated leadership by elected officials, business leaders, and education officials was needed to improve racial relations; existing state law was deficient in addressing these problems; staff shortages and limited resources available to the Vermont Department of Education made it difficult for the Department to set the elimination of racial harassment as a statewide priority; and the Vermont Human Rights Commission had… [PDF]
(2000). The Road to Work: An Introduction to Vocational Rehabilitation. A Booklet for Youth and Adults with Disabilities, Family Members and Advocates. Second Edition. This booklet for Minnesota young people with disabilities and their families is intended to explain vocational rehabilitation services required under the Rehabilitation Act as amended in 1992 and transition services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The first section discusses vocational rehabilitation, transition services for students with disabilities ages 14 to 21, required transition provisions in the Individualized Education Program (IEP), and the transition IEP meeting. The next section considers eligibility for vocational rehabilitation, applying for services, assessment, and planning. The following section describes the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE), which identifies job goals and needed services, and discusses rehabilitation technology and supported employment. The fourth section is on financial factors, including determination of "comparable benefits" and consumer financial participation. Next, the rehabilitation appeals procedure… [PDF]
(2004). Integrating Immigrant Children into Schools in Europe: Italy–National Description 2003/04. Eurydice The national contributions contained in this paper formed the basis for the comparative study on the integration at school of immigrant children in Europe. Each contribution has exactly the same structure with four main sections entitled as follows: (1) National definitions and demographic context of immigration; (2) Measures offering school-based support to immigrant children and their families; (3) Intercultural approaches in education; and (4) Evaluation, pilot projects, debates and forthcoming reforms. This paper focuses on the integration at school of immigrant children in Italy. Appended are: (1) Percentage of pupils with non-Italian citizenship out of the total number of school pupils by type of school, region and geographical area–School year 2002/03; and (2) Italian language support in the Marche region in 2003. A bibliography is included. (Contains 4 figures and 5 footnotes.) [CD-ROM is not included with this publication. For related report, "Integrating Immigrant… [Direct]
(1982). The Wolf Is Our Shepherd: Shall We Not Fear?. Phi Delta Kappan, v64 n3 p172-76 Nov. Asserts that the impact of the last decade's legislation providing for sex equity in sports programs has actually reduced professional opportunities for women and has forced women's athletic programs and sports organizations to adopt the competitive philosophy traditional in men's sports. Considers effects of recent court litigation and interorganizational rivalries. (PGD)…
(1982). The Myth of Ethnicity: Scholarship of the Anti-Affirmative Action Backlash. Journal of Ethnic Studies, v10 n1 p17-42 Spr. Rebuts the view of history in Nathan Glazer's "Affirmative Discrimination: Ethnic Inequality and Public Policy," a work which is said to spearhead anti-affirmative action scholarship. Asserts that publicly supported universities may find their legitimacy questioned unless they integrate student bodies and help ensure greater employment opportunities for racial minorities. (Author/GPM)…