The Joys of Jurisprudence or: How I Became a Landmark.

Markham, Walter G.

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ERIC Number: EJ253791

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1981-Nov

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The Joys of Jurisprudence or: How I Became a Landmark.

Markham, Walter G.

American School Board Journal, v168 n11 p38-40 Nov 1981

Narrates the history of an age discrimination suit against the West Hartford (Connecticut) Board of Education, arising from board attempts to limit hirings above certain salary levels. Suggests that school boards carry insurance against legal damages, retain hiring records, and hire administrators willing to be honest with unsuccessful job applicants. (RW)

Descriptors: Administrator Role, Age Discrimination, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Insurance, Job Application, Recordkeeping

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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