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Schrecker, Ellen W. – 1986
The effects of McCarthyism on U.S. colleges are considered, with a focus on the response of administrators and faculty members to the anti-Communist furor of the 1940s and 1950s. Perspectives on McCarthyism as a political process are offered, along with an explanation of how it gained so much power. McCarthyism is seen as having two stages: the…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Administrators, College Faculty, Communism
Lawrence, C. Edward; Vachon, Myra K.; Leake, Donald O.; Leake, Brenda H. – 2001
This work provides sample letters, charts, timelines, and checklists, to help principals adequately prepare for possible teacher dismissal. Chapter 1, "Describing the Marginal Teacher," lists traits common to marginal teachers. Chapter 2, "Establishing the Teacher Evaluation Process," presents a monthly timeline for assessing…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Employee Assistance Programs, Personnel Evaluation, Personnel Policy
Rossow, Lawrence F.; Tate, James O. – 2003
This monograph is a legal treatise covering all legal aspects of the evaluation of teachers. It looks at what can legally be evaluated, how the evaluation can become evidence for termination, and how to avoid and win lawsuits involving wrongful teacher dismissals. It is intended for practicing administrators, supervisors of instruction, teacher…
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, Court Litigation, Due Process, Educational Legislation
Aquila, Frank D. – 1995
The material included in this book--case briefs, outlines, and textbook/treatise reference information--provides a summary of the most important aspects of the law regarding education. At the heart of this body of knowledge, commonly identified as education law or school law, is statutory and case law. The book serves as a comprehensive guide to…
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Court Litigation, Disabilities, Educational Finance
Thompson, David P.; Hartmeister, Fredric J. – 2003
This annual monograph contains summaries of court decisions found in federal and regional reports during the period from July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2002. These cases provide a general overview of school law issues for practicing administrators, teachers, and school board members. This edition contains updates of cases previously decided, either at…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Administrator Responsibility, Contracts, Court Litigation
Grinstead, Kenneth – 1987
Complete information about the Michigan Teachers' Tenure Act is presented in this 12-chapter volume. Tenure is an employment security device giving permanent status and protection against dismissal except for stated cause. An overview discusses tenure's advantages and disadvantages and legislation in Michigan that culminated in the 1964 Teachers'…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Board of Education Policy, Collective Bargaining, Compliance (Legal)
