Discusses the censorship of Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn" since it was first published in 1885. Highlights include Twain's public image, viewpoints of censors, the banning of the book and school censorship cases, and the celebration of the centennial of "Huckleberry Finn." Nine references are cited. (EJS)

The author discusses the importance of reestablishing effective programs of moral and civic education. He examines academic freedom, educational philosophy, the role of education, the relationship between moral and ethical training and the well-being of the free society, the dismantling of traditional standards, and preparing the young for…

Argues that institutions should be free to define their missions, manage fiscal affairs, and determine organizational actions. At the same time they have the responsibility to report the degree to which their goals are being met, manage funds adequately, and provide financial accounting reports. (JOW)

Describes Mary Baldwin College's course designed to prepare students to face the changing international press environment and to participate in the international debate on press freedom. (CRH)

The question of when and why do scholars become revolutionaries is discussed by historically comparing the scholars of Vietnam and Western Sudan during national revolutions. (ND)

Recent court litigation in the civil rights areas of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, personal appearance, freedom from racial and sexual discrimination, and due process have served notice that the end result of education ("the democratic way of life") must be accomplished by democratic means. (MB)

Reviews state and federal court cases involving the admission, grading, and dismissal of college students according to academic standards established by the faculty. Concludes that the courts have generally refused to overturn faculty decisions based on purely academic standards. (JG)

What should college and university administrators do when the First Amendment seemingly conflicts with tightly held institutional values? Should administrators block, discourage, or attempt to adjudicate speech because it doesn't agree with their belief systems or institutional mission statements? This reader-friendly handbook addresses the…

This publication aims to inform students and adults about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child established in 1989. The Convention is the first international legal instrument to designate guarantees for children's human rights. It provides a single, up-to-date global perspective on the rights of the child which have been…

The International Communication Division of the proceedings contains the following 18 papers: "Spy or Scapegoat: A News Framing Study of the 'New York Times'' Coverage of the Wen Ho Lee Case" (Jia Lin & Junhao Hong); "Individual Perceptions of International Correspondents in the Middle East: An Obstacle to Fair News?" (Dina…

This lesson relates to freedom of speech and freedom of the press as provided for in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The lesson correlates to the National History Standards and the National Standards for Civics and Government. It presents seven primary source documents regarding Thomas Cooper's trial for sedition in 1800. Cooper was…

A review of court cases concerning two issues: the conflict between freedom of speech and press and the right to trial by impartial jury and; freedom of speech and libel and defamation. (KM)

In commenting on the nature of freedom, it is argued that the positive aspect of freedom involves the preparation of the child, through inculcation of knowledge and skills, so that he may exercise meaningful choices and be aware of various possibilities. (Editor)