In "Rules for a Flat World", Hadfield argues that although the world is becoming increasingly connected and faster paced due to leaps in technological innovation, the prevailing legal systems -- established by governments and run almost exclusively by lawyers -- have not kept pace. They are increasingly proving ill suited for and…

Role conflict has been an issue in the intervention of child abuse cases since the beginning of the alliance drawn between the legal and mental health professions. In child abuse cases, clearly defined roles will prevent an attack on the process, thereby providing successful interventions to protect children. The child advocacy center concept is…

In weighing free speech versus harassment, university administrators and lawyers tend to exert controls more suitable for commercial institutions, where the pursuit of truth is not preeminent. Harvey Silverglate cites examples of egregious restrictions that went "poof" in the bright light of exposure to the public.

By the very nature of their business, public education has become vulnerable to legal attacks. The fear of being sued has forced public school teachers and administrators across the country to re-evaluate what they do and modify traditional curricular activities and co-curricular programs. In this article, the author relates how his own school…

Five years ago, the "Journal of Special Education Leadership" (JSEL) dedicated a special issue to "Critical Issues in Urban Special Education" and offered insights into the challenges of special education leadership in urban school districts. These perspectives focused on access to the curriculum, school-wide behavior supports,…

Since the 1940s, public officials at the local, state and federal levels have used student loan forgiveness programs to attract individuals to critically needed occupations and underserved communities. In exchange for a work commitment, the loan program forgives (or repays) an amount of the employee's student loan. Traditionally, these programs…

Most consumers are relatively unaware of how automobile dealerships profit from automobile finance, insurance, and warranty arrangements. Consumers should consult an attorney when buying a car--one of the largest expenditures a person will ever make. (JOW)

With the due date for the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) right around the corner, "Education Next" thought it apt to probe the lessons learned in the five years since the act's passage. This article presents an e-mail interview with Sandy Kress, a lawyer and former school board member who, as a domestic policy advisor in…

This paper discusses the problems of a school board attorney in the San Diego school district. Two problems are identified and discussed: the separation of legal determinations from policy determinations and the identification of the client in a particular situation. The paper concludes that the relationship between the board and the…

The booklet discusses the legal rights of the retarded focusing on the question of advocacy. A number of issues relating to setting priorities in legal services programs are examined with respect to the retarded. Resources for legal advocacy for the retarded are listed and described, including community legal services programs, state advocacy…

Discusses the role of the therapist in co-mediation of a divorce with a lawyer. Includes lawyer's expectations, differences from couple therapy, couples' expectations, kinds of appropriate and effective interventions, and creative mediation techniques. Demonstrates how two professionals can build a satisfying professional relationship. (Author/ABL)

The case of the American Bar Association's Commission on Professionalism illustrates that issues of regulation and professionalism have broad impact on practitioners. In associations with diverse memberships, such issues become highly political and limit decision making. (SK)

Presents a discussion among several distinguished educators and attorneys intended to demystify the office of university general counsel and to explain just what the counsel does and for whom. (EV)

Describes in diary form the transition from being a lawyer to becoming an English teacher. Discusses volunteer teaching, serving on the school board, student teaching, teacher models, and the first year of teaching. (EL)