Efforts to deal with a continuing crisis in sociological values must involve the best that education, the humanities, and the behavioral sciences can offer. (Author)

The traditional responsibility of land grant schools to serve the society of which they are a part can provide a model for improving the programs of schools of education. (JD)

Reviews federal legislation/litigation on bilingual education and special education in order to assess the parochial school's responsibilities for educating limited-English-speaking handicapped students. Part of a theme issue on disabilities. (SJL)

The legislative history of Section 504 is outlined, including amendments and related regulations. Cases involving employment, education, and transportation are reviewed. The Davis decision, involving a hearing-impaired woman's application to nursing education, and subsequent judicial interpretation are examined. (Journal availibity: California…

Judicial aspects of collective bargaining in private colleges are examined, with reference to recent court litigation on institutional responsibility, content of bargaining litigation, and unilateral policy changes. Contract theory and AAUP policy statements and ideas on reconciling academic and judicial usage are discussed. (MSE)

The relationship between legal right and educational opportunity has produced unexpected complexity and tension. How lawyers and educators have brought their different perspectives to bear on these issues since the Morrill Act is examined. (Journal availability: Wm. W. Gaunt & Sons, 3011 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 33510, $5.00.) (MSE)

Presents an overview of the various issues an attorney will need to consider when confronted with a case concerning negligent supervision. Journal availability: See EA 511 953. (Author/IRT)

Takes a look at the state of education, as described in the Coleman report, and voices some personal concerns. (Editor/RK)

Attempts an interpretive analysis of the sets of educational concerns of which accountability is only a part. Utilizes a five factor framework for analysis which includes: Purposes, Patterns, Participants, Processes, and Products of Education. (Author/RK)

University health services along with local and state agencies have the responsibility through a coordinated effort to insure that acceptable environmental sanitation standards are maintained during mass gatherings at athletic events. (MB)

Considers certain aspects of independent school life that obstruct communication between parents, students, teachers, and administrators. Attempts to define what a good school is and what parents should expect to be getting for their investment in a child's education. (Author/RK)

This article discusses two issues relating to assessment of preschool children: (1) whether assessments should be attempted; and (2) the issue of what is a "good" assessment. General impressions from a review of the literature and from personal experience are preschool assessment is desirable and can be useful. (Author)

It is suggested that the question posed by DeFunis v. Odegaard and like cases is not whether preferential admissions policies are within the competence of a legislature, but whether they are valid when adopted by a university without explicit legislative sanction. Available from: University of Chicago Law School, 1111 E. 60th St., Chicago, Ill.…

The author believes that teachers have been remiss in transmitting Canadian culture to their students. They have also neglected the development of self-realization and identity in the majority of students. (Author)

The Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act (1987) provides considerable protection for homeless children's educational needs. States cannot create a separate education system for these kids, and must revise all restrictive policies, laws, and regulations. Educators should work to facilitate schooling continuity, minimize enrollment delays,…