With the increasing number of undocumented workers entering the United States and the costs associated with educating their children, bilingual education may soon become the target of opponents of illegal immigration. Furthermore, recent leftist shifts in Latin American governments have provided an impetus for an educated biliterate population…

The authors examine three major court cases to illustrate a lack of judicial restraint in handling the essentially educational issue of intelligence testing. The authors trace the impact of these three decisions on the shaping of educational policy. The cases are Hobson v. Hansen (1967); Larry P. v. Riles (1979); and PASE v. Hannon (1980). (CT)

Court litigation, state legislation, school board policy, and public opinion clash over sex education in public schools. However, rising teen pregnancy rates and AIDS make the availability of uncensored health and sex information in schools a necessity. (SK)

Reviews litigation and legislation regarding religious influences in public education in the areas of student-led prayer, silent prayer, religious displays, holiday observances, religious exemptions, and challenges to the curriculum. (SK)