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Schmidt, Peter – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2009
The trial in Ward Churchill's lawsuit against the University of Colorado got under way here last week with lawyers for the opposing sides painting starkly different pictures of both the controversial ethnic-studies professor and the circumstances surrounding his dismissal by the university in 2007. In delivering their opening remarks in a crowded…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Educational Malpractice, Teacher Dismissal, Intellectual Freedom
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Gordon, Robert M. – Journal of Law and Education, 1984
Examines the relationship between constitutionally protected freedom of expression and the state's interests in inculcating common values in the young through public education. Argues that the state may only transmit values that are express or implied in the Constitution and that the courts have not addressed this issue. (PGD)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Course Content, Curriculum
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Gynn, Ann – Social Education, 1989
Covers the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, which gave principals the right to censor school publications. In "One Student's Pursuit of Journalism," Alexandra Salas relates one student journalist's experience, including internships, from high school through the end of college. (LS)
Descriptors: Censorship, College Students, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Freedom of Speech
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Beall, Melissa A. – Communication Education, 1987
Presents an overview of the increase in incidents involving censorship in all areas of the United States. (NKA)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Censorship, Course Content, Court Litigation