Notes that, when in 1956-58, the government of Taiwan relaxed its press controls, it experienced results similar to those on mainland China. (FL)

Members of the AAUP's staff, acting on behalf of Committee A on Academic Freedom and Tenure, communicate during the course of each year with administrations under censure. A summary of developments at institutions on the list of Censured Administrations is presented. (Author/MLW)

Examines the circumstances of the 1979 "Progressive" case, in which the federal government quashed an article about hydrogen bomb production. Notes reportorial lapses that prevented a full and balanced account of the situation. (RL)

Discusses a case in which the courts upheld the school district's policies concerning the content of student publications. Concludes that perhaps the time has come that the schools can enforce rules that not only serve the legitimate interests of the schools, but also provide adequate protection for student rights. (Author/IRT)

When institutional mergers or absorptions occur, the American Association of University Professors is concerned that: (1) the faculty participate in decisions affecting academic programs and faculty status, and (2) the principles of academic freedom and tenure be safeguarded and the terms of faculty appointment be honored as fully as possible.…

The author decries the tactics of one-issue pressure groups seeking to censor sex education and other educational activities. He sees these groups as an anti-intellectual force attacking the free exchange of ideas, which is the major purpose and function of schools in a democracy. (SJL)

Boards of education should have a policy regarding censorship. It should provide for community involvement, a constructive exchange of views, and an appeal process. (Author/MLF)

Forty-six institutions whose administrations have been censured by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) for failure to observe generally recognized principles of academic freedom and tenure endorsed by AAUP are listed. (JMF)

Discusses two decisions of the United States Supreme Court that elevated the public's First Amendment rights over those of the press: Red Lion Broadcasting v FCC (1969) and Miami Herald v Tornillo (1974). (AEA)

Reports on three court cases involving high school students and freedom of the press issues relating to both official and underground high school newspapers. (TJ)

Concludes from a review of court cases that recovery of damages from a mass medium for an alleged incitement of antisocial behavior is unlikely under traditional negligence rules, even without a consideration of constitutional questions. Notes that the expense of litigation may cause the media to avoid potentially provocative communication. (GT)

Suggests three techniques for avoiding censorship problems by tailoring readings to students' needs. (DD)

A survey of 400 Turkish college faculty found that some academic freedoms (research, no oaths or special requirements) exist at a higher level than others (self-government, association, criticism, tenure). A surprising number are not aware of their freedoms and rights. (SK)

Two hearing boards' finding that a tenured professor's instructional remarks and actions constituted sexual harassment resulted in the filing of a federal lawsuit against the university. Discusses sexual harassment, reviews the most pertinent facts of "Silva," and analyzes the judge's preliminary injunction and summary judgment ruling on…

Philosophy is an art and a set of methods for critical thinking and inquiry that should be taught sensitively at the elementary or secondary level. Philosophy is a stimulant for intellectual freedom and inquiry that can validate a habit of independent thinking at a key stage in a young person's life. (MLF)