This article reports on the U.S. Supreme Court's hearing of arguments on the constitutionality of using race as a tool in assigning students to public schools, in two cases in which advocates on both sides claim to be defending the legacy of "Brown v. Board of Education" and the nation's commitment to equality. The court's conservative…

Discusses facets of a good working relationship between a school board and its attorney. Items to consider include (1) knowing when to call counsel and who should call; (2) separating legal advice from policy opinions; and (3) routinely reviewing the attorney's service to the board. (MLF)

In this article, the author states that by granting review of the third case in two years involving the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the U.S. Supreme Court has signaled a renewed interest in resolving legal conflicts arising under the federal law that governs services provided to nearly 6.7 million school children in special…