The American Association of University Professors committee's report on Academic Freedom and Tenure at Voorhees College in South Carolina concerning the dismissal of 5 faculty members. (PG)

Discusses academic freedom, a teacher's right to teach, and a student's right to learn. Asserts that students have a right to hear controversial speakers and to discuss their philosophies. The general tone of court rulings suggests that boards cannot limit their selection of speakers to only those individuals who agree with the basic beliefs of…

In discussing the views of William O. Douglas, the author focuses first on the Supreme Court cases involving speech and press in secondary schools during his term. He then considers the rationales Douglas employed--both on and off the bench--to support the desirability of free expression in secondary schools. (Author/SJL)

The concept of symbolic speech emanates from the 1967 case of United States v. O'Brien. These discussions of flag desecration, grooming and dress codes, nude entertainment, buttons and badges, and musical expression show that the courts place symbolic speech in different strata from verbal communication. (LBH)

Discusses the critical role of peer review in defending academic freedom and tenure, focusing on the origins of peer review in the United States, the role of the American Association of University Professors in defending free inquiry and speech, standards of ethics and competence, and the need to educate current faculty on their rights and…

Examines the Chester Travelstead and University of South Carolina court case to look at both the progress made in fighting racism as well as to contemplate the persistence of racism. Comments from Travelstead and excerpts from various documents highlight the historical progression and social issues surrounding Travelstead's firing from the…

Examines the work of four major legal theorists with respect to interpreting First Amendment rights. Asserts that the work of these theorists assumes press responsibility, which could, if adopted by the court system, result in restrictions on freedom of the press. (PRA)

Observes that efforts to censor young adult literature in the schools are continuing. Reviews recent controversies concerning attempts to remove particular books from schools. Examines the role of school administrators and the religious right in book-banning campaigns. Concludes that censors have succeeded by dividing and conquering their…

Personal rights have been targeted by the Supreme Court, executive branch, Congress, state and local governments, private pressure groups, and the public. All are looking for quick solutions to society's problems. Current threats to academic and artistic expression are substantial, but some free speech advocates are still willing to meet the…

Describes the emergence of public relations in the Russian Federation over the past 7 years. Concludes that Russia is developing its own vision of public relations, similar in many aspects to that found in the West but also adapted to the harsh realities of Russian life. (NH)

One of the most perplexing realities concerning the attitudes of American citizens toward the proper or desired role of government in society has been an almost schizophrenic mindset for demanding less government, at least in the abstract, while at the same time asking more of that same government in the particular. If, for example, one asks the…

This anthology places art at the center of meaningful urban education reform. Providing a fresh perspective on urban education, the contributors describe a positive, asset-based community development model designed to tap into the teaching/learning potential already available in urban cities. Rather than focusing on a lack of resources, this…

This article lays the foundation of American First Amendment jurisprudence in public schools and examines recent cases relating to student Internet speech. Particular emphasis is placed on the ability of schools to regulate student off-campus Internet speech. School authorities who wish to regulate nonthreatening off-campus speech in the…

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) has forged a fundamental shift of paradigm in program and public policy design. Whereas in most countries the needs-based approach has historically guided services and policies for children, the CRC sets out a new perspective based on the human rights of all children. This perspective…