A trustee argues that public institutions have more, not less, obligation to support free expression. A growing climate for suppression in the United States is feared. The discussion is in the context of the controversy at Nassau Community College (New York) over college production of a play. (Author/MSE)

Discusses the problem of censorship and offers 10 suggestions for educators who advocate the use of authentic texts in their classrooms. (MG)

The editor of the "Biblical Archaeology Review" defends publication of an unauthorized copy of the Dead Sea Scrolls transcripts, which used the reconstructive work of others. The ethics of publishing reconstructed transcripts, the history of the documents since their discovery, and the rights and responsibilities of scholars are…

Discusses whether libraries should limit access to the Internet by the use of filtering devices or blockers. Topics include censorship issues; access to information; filtering software; intellectual freedom; costs; acceptable-use policies; and self-regulation. (LRW)

The Good News Club sued the Milford (New York) Public Schools in federal district court for prohibiting the group from meeting on school grounds. Judge McVoy dismissed the case; the club's weekly meetings did not fit the category of secular youth group meetings allowed in the district's limited public forum. (MLH)

Relates the discovery of censorship of certain Chinese classics deemed "yellow" books during a five-week travel study seminar in Beijing. Describes the author's reflections on what content in a book would result in it being censored. (VWC)

Reviews the "Hazelwood" decision, which allowed high school administrators to censor articles in school-sponsored publications. Presents several "horror stories" of such censorship. Notes that post-Hazelwood court decisions have generated mixed results. Discusses similar battles in other courts. Concludes that, despite…

Suggests that tenure, rather than discriminating against minorities and women, benefits these groups by protecting their academic freedom in the classroom and by encouraging depth in scholarship, and also by adding to a democratic balance of power between faculty and administrators. Urges a more open tenure review process to eliminate elements of…

Presents a view of globalization and internationalization as providing an avenue for opportunity in Australian higher education. Examines the changing role of government; the public interest in research; the lack of independent policy advice to the Australian government; implications for teaching quality; pressures on academic freedom; demands for…

Describes how high school students in Miami, Florida, became active (writing columns, organizing a rally, and speaking to the school board) to support free speech and the rights of the student press, and were able to retain existing student-media guidelines guaranteeing no administrative interference. (SR)

Describes how students and advisors in Miami, Florida gathered a diverse and wide-reaching support group in their successful efforts to defend the rights of the student press against censorship. (SR)

Discusses the appropriateness and legality of Internet filters in any type of library and suggests that there is a much less tenable legal justification for Internet filters in academic libraries. Topics include freedom of speech; pornography versus obscenity; sexual harassment; applicable court cases; and acceptable use policies. (LRW)

Discusses the authors' analyses of literature, particularly of works on the relationship between democracy and pluralism, delivered to educators during the National Council for the Social Studies College and University Faculty Assembly annual meetings. Presents three analyses: (1) "The Story of Freedom"; (2) "A Light in Dark Times: Maxine Greene…

In "Rosenberger versus University of Virginia," the U.S. Supreme Court held that the university violated students' free speech rights by withholding financial support for a student publication, based on its religious orientation. This case explored the intersection of two powerful constitutional protections--free speech and the…

States that a yearbook has the potential of doing good in its school and community, but can also violate good taste and do damage to individuals. Advises the use of "common sense" when writing captions and thoughtfulness and informed action when dealing with what could be legal complications. (PA)