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| Clearing House | 52 |
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| South Carolina | 1 |
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| Americans with Disabilities… | 1 |
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Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedMcAdams, Richard P., Jr. – Clearing House, 1970
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Court Litigation, Guidelines, Individualized Instruction
Peer reviewedVacca, Richard S. – Clearing House, 1970
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Public School Teachers, Teacher Behavior, Teacher Role
Peer reviewedLaMorte, Michael W. – Clearing House, 1973
Decision making on the part of school administrators can be a risky business these days, considering the increase in legal suits. The author lists ten pre-decision thoughts for administrators which might ease the threat of litigation. (Editor)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Court Litigation, Decision Making, School Policy
Peer reviewedPopham, Donald F. – Clearing House, 1985
Reviews the history of the evolution-creationism controversy, citing court cases pertaining to it. (FL)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Court Litigation, Creationism, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedHartung, A. Bruce – Clearing House, 1973
Discusses religious activities which are not permissible and activities which the Court has condoned. (Author/SP)
Descriptors: Biblical Literature, Court Litigation, Religion, Religious Factors
Peer reviewedThompson, William R. – Clearing House, 1982
Provides a writing assignment that is based on an actual court case. (FL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Court Litigation, Motivation Techniques, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedEpley, Glen; Flowers, Anne – Clearing House, 1984
Reviews a number of court cases dealing with teacher liability and malpractice. Concludes that, in general, the courts recognize the constraints under which teachers work and want them to have the opportunity to work creatively without fear of litigation. (FL)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Educational Malpractice, Elementary Secondary Education, Legal Responsibility
Peer reviewedMetzger, Mark J.; And Others – Clearing House, 1982
Presents a "quick-quiz update on the law concerning special education" and discusses the correct answers to the quiz. (FL)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Government Role, Legal Problems
Peer reviewedKehoe, Sharon M. – Clearing House, 1994
Discusses the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the "Rowley" case. Discusses its implications for local school districts' assessments of which students are entitled to special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (SR)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Legal Problems, Legal Responsibility
Peer reviewedMarczely, Bernadette – Clearing House, 1999
Reports on and discusses four decisions the United States Supreme Court issued in 1998 regarding liability for claims of sexual harassment. Discusses the school district's dual role as federally funded educational institution and as employer. Argues that the lesson learned is that schools must develop and enforce clear sexual harassment policies.…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Legal Problems, Legal Responsibility
Peer reviewedVacca, Richard S. – Clearing House, 1972
The author discusses various cases involving desegregation. The focus is on alleged injustices inflicted upon teachers by the process of desegregation. (MF)
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Court Litigation, Desegregation Litigation, School Desegregation
Peer reviewedHammes, Richard R. – Clearing House, 1982
Discusses ways in which the "in loco parentis" concept has changed over the years. (FL)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Educational History, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedHobbs, Gardner J. – Clearing House, 1979
Historically, public school officials have acted without consideration for due process in issuing grades to students, in excluding students from school for academic failure, and in lowering grades as a means of disciplining students. The constitutionality of these actions is challenged and recent court cases are reviewed. (Author/KC)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Discipline Policy, Due Process, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedDeMitchell, Todd; Stipetic, Joan – Clearing House, 1995
Discusses issues regarding the superintendent, the school board, and free speech as raised in the case of Kinsey v. Salado Independent School District. Discuss the three different judgments in this case as it went through appeals, and their differing views of this relationship. (SR)
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Freedom of Speech
Peer reviewedFreid, Stephen H. – Clearing House, 1992
Reviews recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions on school choice. Finds little doubt as to the basic constitutionality of a properly designed choice program. (SR)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Legal Problems
