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Peer reviewedBennett, Clifford – NASSP Bulletin, 1977
Principals must speak out in an attempt to keep the procedures of due process from impeding the implementation of due process. (IRT)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Due Process, Elementary Secondary Education, Principals
Nolte, M. Chester – American School Board Journal, 1985
When considering student expulsion, it is important to keep complete records of all hearings and proceedings. Reviewed is a recent Pennsylvania court case in which a board decision to expel two students was overturned in the courts because no hearing records were kept. (MD)
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Due Process
Flygare, Thomas J. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
Analyzes the United States Supreme Court's reversal of "Memphis County School Distruct v. Stachura," a District Court decision to compensate a temporarily suspended life sciences teacher for damages involving deprivation of his constitutional rights. Views this decision as one more obstacle blocking individuals' progress against…
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Courts, Due Process
Peer reviewedStarr, Isidore – Update on Law-Related Education, 1987
Examines the ideas of justice, equality, and property as they are represented in the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Discusses how these ideas affect the way public schools operate and the lessons educators teach or don't teach about our society. Includes ideas for classroom activities. (JDH)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Due Process, Justice, Law Related Education
Peer reviewedGlickman, Suzin – Update on Law-Related Education, 1992
Presents an essay examining homeless shelter residents' freedom from unreasonable searches. Reviews the historical background of the Fourth Amendment's ban on unreasonable search and seizure. Explores factors considered when determining what is "reasonable." Analyzes the concepts of standing, what constitutes a home, and consent.…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Due Process
Direct linkTaylor, Kelley R. – Principal Leadership, 2001
Two legal theories inspire suicide-related lawsuits: tort claims of negligence and constitutional claims based on due process. A well-known case illustrates a middle-schooler's suicide and a district's negligence. Liability factors include duty, foreseeability, special relationship, danger creation, and immunity/contributory negligence. (MLH)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Due Process
Download full textHepburn, Mary A., Ed.; And Others – 1988
Constitutional essays which formed the basis of public assemblies throughout three states are compiled in this book. The first three essays consider the U.S. government principles of federalism, judicial review, and the separation of powers. Michael L. Benedict proposes that the question of ultimate sovereignty has been answered differently by…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Due Process
Peer reviewedMcNamara, Timothy K. – MKC Law Review, 1978
Discusses Yellow Springs Exempted Village School District Board of Education vs Ohio High School Athletic Association where U.S. District Court in Ohio held unconstitutional a state athletic association rule prohibiting girls from participating on the same team as boys in contact sports. Available from City School of Law, 5100 Rockhill Road, K.C.,…
Descriptors: Athletics, Basketball, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation
Peer reviewedJames, Bernard. – Social Education, 1988
Reviews the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of the Hazelwood School District (Missouri) versus Cathy Kuhlmeier, where the Court heard arguments on whether a school-sponsored student publication is protected under the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Includes related cases, teaching procedures, and selected resources. (JDH)
Descriptors: Censorship, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Democracy
Peer reviewedRepa, Barbara Kate. – Social Education, 1988
Reviews the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of the Hazelwood School District (Missouri) versus Cathy Kuhlmeier. Offers quotes from the majority and minority opinions. (JDH)
Descriptors: Censorship, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Democracy
Peer reviewedWhitson, James Anthony – Social Education, 1988
Interprets the Hazelwood School District (Missouri) censorship case. Contends that, because classrooms are places where ideas and expressions are presented to be studied and challenged, special limitations on the free speech rights of students are misplaced. Advocates a differentiated standard for free speech in schools, a standard that is fully…
Descriptors: Censorship, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Democracy
Peer reviewedSears, Jim; And Others – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1989
Criminal suspects who are mentally retarded frequently are unable to understand or take advantage of their constitutional rights. Students should receive instruction concerning their rights. Through mock arrest situations, they should be taught to request an attorney, as a cued response reaction to being taken into custody. (JDD)
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Criminology
Bloom, Jennifer – 1991
This document focuses on cases brought by Minnesotans to the U.S. Supreme Court. The five lessons featured are designed to provide secondary classroom teachers with material needed to teach each unit. Lessons cover Supreme Court proceedings, free press issues, freedom of religion, abortion rights, and privilege against self-incrimination.…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation
Alabama Administrative Office of Courts, Montgomery. – 1984
Designed to assist the public in understanding the judicial system and judicial process in Alabama, this handbook (1) presents an overview of Alabama's courts and their jurisdictions, (2) identifies the officers of the courts and the contributions each makes to the judicial process, and (3) narrates in general terms the procedures most common to…
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Doctrine, Criminal Law, Due Process
Knight, Richard S.; And Others – 1974
This monograph examines the broad topic of student rights and focuses in turn on a number of related constitutional issues. Chapter 1 outlines some of the social changes affecting American education and briefly touches on many of the sources of school-based conflict. Chapter 2 deals specifically with the issue of school dress codes and efforts by…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, Discipline, Dress Codes
