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Zirkel, Perry A.; Gluckman, Ivan B. – Principal, 1983
Two recent federal court decisions side with school authorities. In both cases the judges held the plaintiffs liable for the attorney fees of the defendants. The author comments that this may reflect a partial changing of the federal courts' attitude, yet cautions schools to remain vigilant of student rights. (MD)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Discipline, Federal Courts
Zirkel, Perry A. – Principal, 2002
Describes an Illinois case involving the demotion of an elementary school principal with 5 years of experience to a classroom teacher. The former principal sued the district claiming that her state due-process rights were violated. The state court disagreed, entering a summary judgment for the district; later affirmed on appeal. Reviews other…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Courts, Principals
