With some Congressional resistance, the Commission on Civil Rights began in 1957 and vigorously promoted civil rights until 1983. Today it lacks credibility due to questionable reorganization practices, a narrow definition of civil rights, and a change from the role of watchdog to one of preserver of the status quo. (VM)

The authors examine three major court cases to illustrate a lack of judicial restraint in handling the essentially educational issue of intelligence testing. The authors trace the impact of these three decisions on the shaping of educational policy. The cases are Hobson v. Hansen (1967); Larry P. v. Riles (1979); and PASE v. Hannon (1980). (CT)

Reports on recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions dealing with such topics as limitation of student press, freedom of speech under the First Amendment, and the admittance of women into all-male clubs. (GEA)

How should employers respond to applicants and employees with AIDS-related conditions, and how do they resolve employment problems arising from those situations? This article provides some guidance for employers who are currently facing these questions. Discusses legal ramifications, employee attitudes, cost-related considerations, and health…

Surveys past two decades of struggle for Black civil rights in the U.S., measuring progress in the areas of political equality, equality before the law, equality of opportunity, economic equality, and social equality. Concludes that Black people in 1983 remain as oppressed as 20 years ago. (RDN)

A method of dealing with the problems of discrimination against homosexuals in private employment through the application of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is discussed. The scope of the paper is limited to male homosexuals. (LBH)

More than 400 institutions have been charged with sex discrimination, none of which have been refuted by HEW investigations. (Editor)

Schools frequently use test scores to divide students into groups, i.e., to classify them. In attempting to challenge such procedures, lawyers can draw on a developed body of case law on testing in education, employment, and other areas. Discusses those cases. (JF)

Due to the tremendous increase in the use of standardized tests, there have recently been significant developments in the law that have initiated a reevaluation of the social and legal implications of the use of such tests. (Author)

Contains sections from Report B ( Choices'') of the Dayton Women's Rights Committee that made recommendations to the board of education and the superintendent for assuring female/male equality. Also cites statistics illustrating inconsistent and discriminatory practices in Chicago suburban school districts. (Author)

Author points out that we are just beginning to see the implications of equalizing advancement opportunities, and discusses the specific needs for research in this area. (Editor/GB)

Discusses recent court decisions striking down State school finance systems as being in violation of the equal protection clause. Part one summarizes the relevant constitutional law as well as holdings and rationales of the cases. Part two considers alternative schemes that utilize the property tax as part of the system for funding public schools.…

Discusses the implications of an international instrument now awaiting ratification by U.S. and other governments in the Western Hemisphere--the American Convention on Human Rights," negotiated in 1969 by 19 members of the Organization of American States. (JM)