Law-related programs and classes make the study of law pertinent by focusing on issues of genuine concern to students and by attempting to help students develop legal survival skills. Information sources are provided about these programs. (Author/MLF)

Outlines the important role that schools have in teaching students ethical considerations in computer use. Describes how the Cupertino Union School District developed a computer curriculum that includes ethics as a major component. Includes computer listings of crime definitions and a computer ethics policy. (MD)

Makes recommendations for action by Association for Counselor Education and Supervision to enhance school counseling. Discusses need to establish consistency in application of professional standards across school counselor preparation programs, accreditation of school counselor preparation programs, and credentialing of school counselors by state…

Reviews contributions of Alice Miel, a prominent curriculum development scholar-practitioner at Columbia University Teacher's College from 1942 to 1971. Miel advocated development of democratic behavior as schooling's ultimate goal and worked to democratize thee overall school structure. She emphasized that curricular change was a social process…

The United States Supreme Court expressly created the "Hazelwood" standard to give school administrators more control over student expression occurring during a school-sponsored activity. However, until the Supreme Court strictly defines curriculum, lower courts will continue to make overly broad application of "Hazelwood" to…

Reviews two court decisions relating to religion-based objections to public school instructional materials. Includes discussion of the issues involved in the court decisions as well as recommendations to schools about how to deal with such objections. (MD)

Three significant federal court cases addressing the issue of the role of religion in public school curriculum and textbooks are described. The claims of the Christian fundamentalists were rejected in all three cases, reflecting continued judicial adherence to strict separation of church and state in public education. (MLW)

It is demonstrated that the Model Rule's policy of granting the courts final control over clinical cases and clinical legal education is simply a manifestation of their traditional authority over case conduct and the lawyers appearing before them. (Journal availability: Washington & Lee University School of Law, Lexington, VA 24450, $4.00.)…

In the 1973 court case "Robinson v. Cahill," the New Jersey courts set the agenda for educational reform. The court decision placed the question of how to ascertain educational quality before the legislature; this resulted in the development of a comprehensive statewide curriculum program emphasizing standards of performance and…

The attorney for the plaintiffs in Debra P. v. Turlington discusses the harmful effects and the arbitrary and unfair nature of minimum competency testing. (Author/WD)

The second half of an examination of the school's role in preventing pregnancy among adolescents focuses on legal issues a local school board should consider in developing a policy for dealing with problems associated with adolescent sexuality. (MLF)

Enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act stipulated that the mentally retarded, among other groups of handicapped children, be educated in the least restrictive environment. Specialized instruction and related service needs are crucial components to be considered in designing an adequate educational program for exceptional…

The roles of ethics and law in contemporary pharmacy practice are investigated. Four ethico-legal issues are discussed: profile maintenance and use, patient counseling, drug product selection, and delegation of professional tasks. The drug product selection movement has forced upon pharmacists a reassessment of ethical and legal standards.…

Since court rulings vary, the legal status of academic freedom in the classroom varies geographically. Teachers must use caution in asserting absolute freedom concerning classroom activities, and schools must develop sound curriculum policies and carefully document infractions. (Author/JM)

The majority of funds for the development of educational technology programs should be spent on computer software and teacher education with emphasis on technology as a process for developing effective instruction. The development of technology-based solutions can help resolve the educational crisis in elementary, secondary, and higher education…