This report concerns actions taken by the administration of Collin College to terminate the services of Professors Lora Burnett, Suzanne Jones, and Michael Phillips. The investigating committee found that the administration's actions involved "egregious violations" of all three faculty members' academic freedom to speak as citizens and…

This guide for state policymakers examines teacher involvement in charter school governance. Teacher involvement is defined to include the gamut of decision-making roles not typically afforded teachers in traditional public schools, including founding schools, serving on governing boards, and engaging in site-based collective bargaining. Different…

The work of accreditors can help boards ensure that distance learning is consistent with their institution's mission and purpose. The eight regional accrediting commissions have produced a draft document containing quidelines that boards can use to help ensure quality in distance learning initiatives in addressing institutional context and…