A review of lawsuits arguing that the disparity in assessed valuation of property between school districts results in lower per pupil funds in poor school districts thus violating the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. The report also considers objections to and criticisms of the premises of these law suit. (JF)

A survey in the North Central area of policies and practices applied to students who marry while enrolled in public secondary schools. (Author)

A definition of the term library system," is followed by a discussion of state legislation relating to library systems. (NH)

Proposes an undergraduate program for preservice secondary school mathematics teachers based on study of state teacher certification requirements. Four and five year curricula including professional, general education and mathematics courses are described. (JM)

Adapted from a paper presented at the Fourth Congress of the International League of Societies for the Mentally Handicapped (Hebrew University, Jerusalem, October 21, 1968). (RJ)

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

Describes the origins of the "educational adequacy" concept, focusing particularly on state and federal court decisions and state legislation. Discusses problems involved in giving a concept an operational definition, especially the issues of adequate expenditure level, equity, adequacy measurement and certification, and…

Surveyed all 50 states and the District of Columbia on reporting laws and practices relating to school personnel. Analyzed school-oriented programs of state child abuse offices. Results showed all states have a mandatory reporting law, but suggested that state programs have failed to educate school personnel on child abuse. (JAC)

"Computerevolution" is described as the evolutionary change produced by the introduction of computer technology--an action that is producing complex changes in the culture of Californians. The state of the art of computerized education in that state is summarized. (JN)

Aspects of family law changed by the impact of constitutional doctrines are reviewed; included is discussion of marriage, divorce, child custody, parent/child relationships, and abortion and contraception. (MP)

Interviews and document analysis provide assessment of policy and practice relating to student information. Provincial legislation was inadequate, local policy was largely absent and sporadically applied, procedures necessary to protect privacy were seldom specified or followed, and data were of insufficiently high quality to justify their…

Discusses whether school boards can indemnify board members or officials for legal fees generated by challenges to recall election proceedings. Focuses on Wisconsin, where recalls need not be based on cause. Concludes that, because recalls such as Wisconsin's are essentially political, boards should not pay the legal fees involved. (Author/RW)