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Howard, J. Paul R. – Education Canada, 2007
When the author first started working in the education law field, about 20 years ago, representing school boards and their officials, he always kept at the ready a half-dozen or so judicial decisions that expressed an attitude of judicial deference that many judges, including some of the Supreme Court of Canada, often displayed toward the…
Descriptors: Judges, Civil Rights, Principals, Courts
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Oliverio, Cesare; Manley-Casimir, Michael – McGill Journal of Education, 2005
This paper examines the evolving Canadian jurisprudence at the appellate court level to outline the emerging definition--what is termed the "judicial construction"--of the role of the teacher. "Judicial construction" is a phrase intended to capture the attribution by judges of the social and educational significance of…
Descriptors: Teacher Role, Judges, Behavior Problems, Teacher Behavior
St. Laurent, Gilles – 1985
The history and conditions of the use of English and French in the exercise of justice in Quebec are outlined in the context of the problems, sociopolitical realities, and procedural impact of language usage. The history is chronicled in six segments: 1760-1764, a period of British military government and political standoff between British and…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Court Litigation, Courts, English
Peck, Robert S., Ed.; White, Charles J., Ed. – 1983
Described are various models and methods that have helped communities around the United States and Canada give the public a better understanding of legal and judicial systems. An introductory section discusses the role of the legal profession in improving public understanding of the law, how to put together a team to teach about the judicial…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Education, Courts, Judges
Cowan, David A. E. – Education Canada, 1982
It is the intent of this program, sponsored by Berol Canada Inc., to provide an adequate visual arts scholarship program for Canadian secondary students, bringing attention to the importance of visual arts in education and providing support, encouragement, and opportunities for the artistic development of the nation's talented youth. (Author/LC)
Descriptors: Art Education, Artists, Competitive Selection, Educational Opportunities
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Gordy, Shelly – Update on Law-Related Education, 1994
Asserts that the juvenile justice system was created to minimize the adult criminal system's harsh penalties. Discusses the juvenile classification procedure, treatment and punishment, and criteria for judges in the United States, Canada, France, and Japan. Concludes that the U.S. system would be more effective if it incorporated aspects of other…
Descriptors: Childrens Rights, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Court Judges