Examines recent California court cases that deal with the problem of public and private morality, and with homosexuality. (Author/IRT)

Provides the school administrator with some perceptions of the way in which the courts have looked at incompetence as a reason for the removal of teachers; removal for such reasons as insubordination, immorality, mental health problems, and failure to take a loyalty oath is not included. (Author)

Earlier, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld the conviction of a teacher who, within his teaching, was propagating anti-Jewish sentiments. Now, in "Attis v. The Board of School Trustees District No. 15," the Supreme Court decided that a teacher's off-duty activities, which propagate extreme or virulent views against a religious or ethnic…

The law regarding constitutional rights of teachers and public employees has changed to strengthen due process procedures. Court decisions are cited. (DW)

Reviews recent court cases to determine the continued employment rights of public school and university professional personnel under annual contract or on probationary status. (JF)

Accents the situation of nontenured teachers in private colleges who allege that for some other reason their nonreappointment involves a denial of due process. (Author/JF)

Charges of plagiarism led to the resignation of Dr. Shervert Frazier from Harvard Medical School. Examines broader implications surrounding the dismissal of tenured faculty for "cause." Summarizes decision in "McConnell v. Howard University" as indicative that dismissal for cause is a genuine issue of fact subject to judicial…

Examines a number of court decisions concerning sexual misconduct between teachers and students. In the majority of these cases the student is female. Women students are advised that sexual pressures are barriers to their equal educational opportunity and that legal remedies are available. (MLF)

Examines reported decisions that deal with questions of the employment, contract nonrenewal or dismissal, and revocation of teaching certificates of homosexuals in public education. Discusses emerging issues and legal principals dealing with the homosexual-educator. (Author)

Summarizes (1) two recently proposed pieces of legislation that offer federal aid to mathematics and science education; (2) court decisions that concern education at all levels; and (3) law review digests of federal and state issues. (MLF)

An overview of recent court decisions on prayer in public schools is followed by brief synopses of cases in nine areas concerning primary and secondary levels and four areas concerning higher education. Finally, law review articles on federal and state issues are summarized. (MD)

In response to Professor Sacken, contends that a person's decision to conceive and bear a child is within the constitutionally protected zone of privacy. This would not prohibit a district from dismissing an unwed pregnant teacher, but would require evidence of immorality based on constitutionally acceptable criteria. (MLF)

Discusses the political controversy over affirmative action discrimination. Broadly outlines three cases in which the Supreme Court has addressed the issue. Analyzes three lower court decisions affirming the validity of affirmative action. Examines research on race and gender role models. (MD)

Litigation by nontenured teachers in contract nonrenewal disputes usually involves claims of violation of speech, liberty, contractual, or privacy rights. School boards should be certain that the cause for nonrenewal of a probationary teacher's contract is not in violation of a protected right. (MLF)

Reviews the legal implications of particular types of educational reform in relation to improving teacher quality. Identifies the central legal principles that should shape state action in three areas: entry level teachers, teacher performance, and teacher dismissal. As states develop teacher reform strategies they should consider multiple areas…