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Saidman, Gary K.; Wright, Nicholas M. – Emory Law Journal, 1976
In the principal case the court admits that evidence of a disproportionate impact is relevant to a showing of racially discriminatory intent. Implications of this finding are discussed. (LBH)
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Due Process

McCarthy, Martha M. – Journal of Law and Education, 1977
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Educational Change, Educational Finance

Walden, John C.; Culverhouse, Renee – West's Education Law Reporter, 1989
An analysis of the rights of homosexuals in the area of public education discusses: (1) legal statutes; (2) patterns in military and intelligence agency cases; (3) the teacher as role model; and (4) consideration of homosexuals as a suspect class entitled to equal protection. (MLF)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Protection, Government Employees

Connerty, Paul L. – Journal of Intergroup Relations, 1990
Analyzes two personnel-related decisions--"City of Richmond v. J. A. Croson Co." and "Wards Cove Packing Co. v. Atonio"--rendered during the 1988 term of the Supreme Court. Examines the impact they are expected to have on two key personnel-centered equity programs, affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. (AF)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Civil Rights, Court Litigation, Court Role

Flowers, Nancy – Update on Law-Related Education, 1998
Offers a lesson in which the students investigate the media, in particular news stories, announcements, and advertisements, for evidence of attitudes on human rights. Assists students in developing an awareness of human-rights issues in everyday life and enables them to cite examples of human-rights protections and violations. (CMK)
Descriptors: Advertising, Civil Liberties, Equal Protection, Group Activities
Underwood, Julie – Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 2004
This article discusses practical guidance on schools' legal rights and responsibilities with respect to students, programs, and curriculum. Like all other individuals, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students are guaranteed equal protection under the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution and free speech and association under the…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Administrator Responsibility, Equal Protection, Homosexuality
Russo, Charles; Perkins, Brian – Perspectives in Education, 2004
The United States Supreme Court ushered in a new era in American history on May 17, 1954 in its monumental ruling in "Brown v Board of Education," Topeka, Kansas. "Brown" is not only the Court's most significant decision on race and equal educational opportunities, but also ranks among the most important cases it has ever decided. In "Brown" a…
Descriptors: United States History, Equal Education, Sexual Harassment, School Desegregation
Brown, Frank – Education and Urban Society, 2004
The 50th anniversary of the historic 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision in "Brown v. Board of Education" provides an opportunity to trace the origin of "Brown" and the long journey by African Americans to achieve quality elementary and secondary education in this country. This journey began with passage of the Fourteenth…
Descriptors: African Americans, United States History, Civil Rights, Elementary Secondary Education
Essex, Nathan L. – Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 2006
This article address the legal and constitutional issues surrounding how far school leaders can go in restricting distribution of materials that are viewed as religious in nature. Does restricting the student's right to distribute the flyer amount to a suppression of free speech based on content? Does the principal's action constitute unlawful…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Public Schools, Student Rights, Principals
Sorenson, Mary Eileen; And Others – 1993
This curriculum module for students in grades 9-12 focuses on the United Nations (UN) peace action plan evolving as a partnership between Cambodia and the UN. The eight lessons provide students with varied opportunities for hands-on experiences. Divided into four sections, section 1, "Lesson", includes: (1) "Peacemakers"; (2)…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Conflict Resolution, Cooperation
Dayton, John – 1994
This paper argues that the fundamental purpose of public education is preparation for citizenship and democratic participation through the inculcation of American democratic values. These values are codified by the Constitution and are further illuminated by the nation's courts and other public institutions. The paper calls for a recommitment to…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Democracy
Marshall, Catherine; Kasten, Katherine L. – 1994
This book presents an in-depth look, from entry to retirement, at all aspects of the administrative career. It uses the case-method teaching approach to discuss critical issues in education, specifically, cases of entry, equity, and endurance dilemmas. A total of 133 fictional cases are presented, based on interviews with school administrators and…
Descriptors: Administrator Evaluation, Administrator Role, Case Studies, Educational Administration
Dickey, Katherine Dooley; Satcher, Jamie F. – 1991
The Americans with Disabilities Act, signed into law July 26, 1990, has been heralded across the nation as a triumph for the 43 million Americans with disabilities. This document provides a guide to Title 1 of this Act, which forbids employers with 15 or more employees from discriminating against a qualified individual with a disability in job…
Descriptors: Civil Rights Legislation, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Disability Discrimination
Reynolds, William Bradford – 1987
This speech, presented at the "Symposium for the Advancement of Non-Aversive Behavioral Management" by the counselor to the Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General from the U.S. Department of Justice, supports the view that use of aversive procedures on institutionalized severely handicapped individuals is inappropriate. The 14th…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Standards, Civil Rights, Court Litigation
Supreme Court of the U. S., Washington, DC. – 1977
The Regents of the University of California present the following argument with regard to their medical school admissions policy at the Davis campus: The central issue presented by this case is whether the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution forbids a state professional school to take account of race in admissions to remedy the…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Affirmative Action, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation