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Peer reviewedJefferson, Carolyn; And Others – Update on Law-Related Education, 1988
"Equality: Changing the Rules of the Game" is a lesson plan designed to encourage students to explore the changing definitions of equality and its impact. "The Expansion of Voting Rights" lesson plan provides middle school students with an overview of the historical development of voting rights. (GEA)
Descriptors: Civil Rights Legislation, Constitutional Law, Equal Protection, Junior High Schools
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., San Francisco, CA. – 1977
In the summer of 1975, the protective provisions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act were extended to parts of the Southwest. This marks a significant point in the history to secure for Chicanos a meaningful participation in the political process. The basic purpose of the Act assures that minorities can participate in the election process without any…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Citizen Participation, Citizenship Responsibility, Civil Rights
Marshall, Robert B.; Ritchie, Richard M. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1971
Discusses a recent Supreme Court case that upheld State supermajority requirements for such items as bond elections and levies. (JF)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Elections, Equal Protection, School Law
Peer reviewedGelfand, M. David – Update on Law-Related Education, 1995
Asserts that the United States has a long, sad history of discrimination against minority rights. Discusses the origins and history of minority inclusion or affirmative action programs. Includes a special report on the "English Only" movement. (CFR)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Bilingual Education, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism
Peer reviewedIowa Law Review, 1974
Discusses the residence requirements controversy at state institutions for higher education with examples citing the ramifications of court decisions. (PG)
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Court Litigation, Educational Administration, Equal Protection
