Examines two related issues: the right of teachers to select instructional materials and to select instructional methods. Court decisions indicate that materials and methods must have educational value, relevance, and suitability to the age and maturity of the students. Prior administrative approval, while not necessarily required, is beneficial.…

Discusses the schoolbook protest movement, examining common myths and misunderstandings: protesters are primarily concerned with filth, parents have the right to request that books be removed, unilateral action solves problems, protesters play by the rules, public schools preach alien religions, and public schools may not mention the Bible or…

This article reacts to President Bush's entry into the dispute over "political correctness" on college campuses. The paper summarizes discussions of students, faculty, and others in the Washington, D.C. area which concluded that this seeming defense of free speech is actually an attack on affirmative action and multiculturalism stemming…

Argues that Frye's concept of academic freedom is based on an espistemological dualism that separates knowledge from experience. This distinction severely limits his account of academic freedom by excluding fundamental aspects of knowledge (experience, value judgments, teacher-student dialogue, rational argument, interdisciplinary inquiry,…

Compares the role of Canadian and Chinese universities, which are expected to contribute to national cultural identity, examining the link between universities, cultural identity, and democracy in the world community, illustrating ways in which academic cooperation could enhance democratization, and comparing different ways scholars have…

Maintains that higher education in the former East Germany is facing a new beginning highlighted by the restoration of academic freedom in teaching and research. Describes how the faculty of the Historical Institute at the University of Griefswald dealt with political censorship before German reunification. Concludes that administrative and…

Addresses issues relating to the Internet and personal privacy. Defines privacy and discusses it in the context of property boundaries, contracts or special relationships, and gossip. Explores clashes between ideals of personal privacy, free speech, and economic freedom in the context of the Internet. (DSK)

Presents a lesson plan to focus students' attention on the Supreme Court decision that the Communications Decency Act of 1996 violated the First Amendment right to free speech. Includes a background statement, list of objectives, outline of procedures, handout about the case, and a handout with discussion questions. (DSK)

Describes a lesson focusing on a human-rights poster that provides visual reinforcement of the second article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that enforces freedom from discrimination. Presents students with examples of human-rights situations to assist them in understanding that all people are entitled to human rights. (CMK)

The ten essays in this book examine issues related to academic freedom and university autonomy. Chapter 1 serves as an introduction, providing an overview of the situation in universities worldwide, including national and international initiatives to promote academic freedom. It also discusses the role of the World University Service in this…

This paper examines the democratic changes that have occurred in the Czech Republic since 1989 and identifies three universal problems a democracy must address. Those problems include: (1) the problem of limits for majority rule; (2) the problem of limits for personal liberty and the power of government; and (3) the problem of limits for positive…

Concludes that search warrants should not be issued against the campus press unless there is reason to believe that the newspaper materials will be destroyed or that a subpoena duces tecum is otherwise impractical. (RB)

Examines some of the historical events that surrounded the freedom of the press conflict in the colonies, and especially in Boston. (RB)

Examines the role of Mahatma Gandhi as an advocate of freedom of speech in India and the influence of his four weeklies on Indian journalism even today. (RB)

Article investigated the principles of academic freedom and their meaning for the educational community. (RK)