Teacher Militancy Dialogue from the proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Education Commission of the States (3rd, Denver, Colorado, July 7-9, 1969).

This report delineates eight specific areas to consider when planning merit pay programs for a school system. It includes names and addresses of schools from which material can be requested describing their evaluation and merit pay procedures. (MD)

This report reviews the history of research using students as subjects in public schools and the legal responsibilities involved in the approval and supervision of such research. The report concludes that schools should rigorously scrutinize research requests and regulate approved projects. (MD)

Recent court decisions are holding that state laws on open records require immediate release to the press of the names of all candidates being considered for university presidencies. Two concerns are discussed: the privacy of the individuals and the integrity of the selection process. (MLW)

Examines sociopolitical conditions that allowed pro-creationist and anti-evolutionist movements to thrive in Georgia and other southern States. Describes efforts by leading citizens to influence legislation toward propagation of the creationist philosophy, especially in education. Stresses the need for scientists and educators to oppose…

Points out several liability considerations a classroom teacher should be made aware of in undertaking the role of cooperating teacher. (FL)

Presents background information concerning the establishment of a State Professional School of Civil Engineering with Teaching Clinic and Collectanea for Florida. (CS)

Practitioners are accepting accreditation as an effective tool for determining and regulating the quality and preparation of new employees. Accreditation is a changing process that responds to the needs and goals of the parks and recreation profession. (JN)

Reviews federal efforts to address complaints regarding discriminatory housing practices, focusing on mechanisms for coordination between federal, state, and local enforcement agencies. Describes programs for funding capacity/building, complaint processing, staff training, technical assistance, data and information systems, and innovative projects…

Maintains that, contrary to popular opinion, it is possible to fire incompetent teachers, as long as administrators know how to provide both substantive and procedural due process, follow state tenure laws or continuing contract laws, follow the collective bargaining agreement, and conduct and write a fair teacher evaluation. (JM)

A brief questionnaire, sent to the adoption specialist in the state public child welfare agency in every state and the District of Columbia, posed the question: "In general, are foster parents given preference to adopt a child who has been in their care as a foster child and who is free for adoption?" (Author/RH)

Discusses the power of state legislatures to veto, in effect, the collective bargaining agreements of faculty unions. Analyzes state statutes authorizing collective bargaining for faculty in higher education. (Author)

Reports on a research project that was designed to assess the impact of faculty collective bargaining on collegiate management. Data were based on a survey of college and university presidents in institutions recently experiencing a representation election for faculty unionization. (Author/WD)

Arguments for enjoining enforcement of the New York state law to disclose results of standardized admissions tests to students address these issues: copyright, financial harm to test creators, constitutional protection, and the public interest. Recent court litigation, especially concerning the Medical College Admission Test, is reviewed. (MSE)

Investigates the characteristics and relative efficacy of the procedures used in several states and the federal government to determine appropriate bargaining units. Available from Executive Enterprises Publications Co., Inc., 33 West 60th Street, New York, New York 10023; $48.00 per year. (Author/IRT)