Explores philosophical and legal trends that have shaped collective bargaining for teachers, focusing on desirable aspects of collective bargaining legislation. Designed to provide school boards, administrators, and legislators with background information for understanding the conditions teachers deem important and for writing collective…

Describes a two-year campaign by ninth grade students in an English class to get state and national legislation recognizing an annual Children's Day passed. The steps of the campaign and the language arts and social studies learning used by students are discussed. (AM)

Summarizes the findings of an Educational Testing Service study on the effectiveness of New Jersey's 1976 state reforms to equalize school taxes and to provide a "Thorough and Efficient" education. (SJL)

The first part of this paper deals with the nature of the sixth-year license. Second, a summary is given on state licensing. A third section briefly reviews sixth-year preparation programs offered by universities. And finally, some closing remarks are made about sixth-year licensure and preparation. (Author/SJL)

The New Jersey Education Association analyzes the job description provision in the state's new teacher evaluation regulations and presents a suggested job description for New Jersey's tenured teachers. (SJL)

In addition to precluding prior restraints on the student press, the public forum doctrine creates a right of access to the pages of student publications and requires that student newspapers adopt liberal policies of accepting alternate views. Available from University of Illinois Law Forum, Law Building, Champaign, IL 61820. (Author/IRT)

The Reagan administration in California used what some considered inflammatory rhetoric and seemed rigid, but in actual dealings it impressed many observers as flexible and willing to compromise. (Author/IRT)

Examines collective bargaining statutes in 31 states and over 300 court and judicial agency decisions concerning what's negotiable, what statutes allow or forbid to be negotiated, how courts define the scope of bargaining, and the public policy implications of scope decisions. (Author/IRT)

The authors explore federal learning disabilities (LD) guidelines, Wisconsin LD guidelines, and current educational research relating to approaches for teaching LD students. Two approaches are considered--the process-deficit approach and the task-analytic approach. (SBH)

In July 1980 a new state regulation went into effect requiring South Carolina schools to employ art, music, and physical education specialists for the elementary grades. In this interview, Thomas Hatfield, a state Department of Education art consultant, discusses the lobbying leading to this regulation and its potential impact. (SJL)

Outlines the 1981 legislative objectives and activities of the New Jersey Education Association for all areas of child and teacher welfare and educational legislation. Specific state bills and some federal objectives are cited. A directory of New Jersey legislators is appended. (SJL)

Minnesota has enacted legislation and implemented cooperative services to meet student needs. Legislation allows two or more districts to cooperate on programs and services while maintaining local boards and independent school district status. Communicasting, combining elements of communication and broadcasting, enables school districts to share…

In "Rockdale v Weil" the court declared that transferring a principal to a position with lower responsibility and prestige but higher salary was not a demotion and not subject to due process. (JM)

The activities of a University of Miami lobbying team at the state legislature's annual 60-day session are described. Each of the three team members has specific area and bill responsibilities, but their coordination and teamwork are seen as essential to success in promoting the university's interests. (MSE)

Educators can influence their state policies by using their political clout wisely, clarifying their motives, and generating grassroots support. (Author)