This paper discusses the positive educational impact of the federal courts in Boston on segregation in the Boston school system. Following a bref history of the 1972 case that prompted court action, the paper analyzes the educational changes brought about by the Boston court order to desegregate and the role played by the court in intervention.…

Federal courts have been charged with devising relief that corrects unconstitutional school segregation since the Supreme Court's historic decision against state-approved dual school systems in "Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka" in 1954. The split decisions of the Supreme Court in segregation cases during the 1970s have made it…

The foundations of the public's right to know what the government is doing and the limitations placed on that right are explored in this paper. The role of the press in furthering the people's right to know is also discussed. Sections in the paper deal with the following topics: (1) general and historical thought on the right to know; (2) the…

A suit was brought by Frances B. Davis against Southeastern Community College, which had denied her admission to its nursing program because of her serious hearing disability. (An audiologist's report indicated that she cannot understand speech directed to her except by lipreading.) She alleged that this denial constituted a violation of section…

This chapter deals with the administrator's responsibilities in teacher termination. It examines the specifics of due process, evaluation of the teacher prior to termination action, tenure, probationary periods, contractural stipulations, and state and federal court action. (IRT)

A series of recent decisions, largely in federal courts since 1972, are examined for inferences that may encourage institutions to set forth more clearly the conditions that precede dismissal on academic or misbehavior grounds. Guidelines are suggested for administrative procedure and faculty practices such as grading. (JT)

The Washington Report currently identifies, analyzes and tracks legislation, administrative agencies' regulations and Supreme Court decisions relating to Indian affairs. (Author)

Considers the difficulties women face in realizing sex equality in teaching and administrative positions. (RK)

Traces the significant developments that have shaped the current issues of access and ascertainment as they relate to America's broadcasting system. (MH)

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit decided in favor of Columbia University's policy of wage differentials between the heavy and light cleaners employed by the University. (MLF)

A comment on two court cases gives an overview of the eleventh-amendment analysis, used by some federal courts in suits against state colleges and universities, that argues that the institutions are alter-egos of the state and independent to face suit in federal court. (MSE)

Evaluates the Supreme Court's decisions relating to education during the past few years and the effect that the retirement of Justice Lewis Powell will have on the balance of the Supreme Court. Discusses nominee Robert Bork and his possible effect if he becomes a member of the Supreme Court. (MD)

In its most sweeping endorsement of affirmative action and the first ruling explicitly upholding affirmative action for women, the Supreme Court has upheld voluntary plans that help qualified women and members of minority groups gain jobs traditionally dominated by white men. (Author/MSE)

The text of Judge John H. Pratt order dismissing the "Adams" college desegregation case is presented. (MLW)

A new interpretation of the Copyright Clause of the Constitution supports the claim that it is unconstitutional for: (1) Congress to permit copyright by federal contractors on works commissioned by federal contract for compensation, and (2) the Copyright Office to register a copyright application from such a federal contractor. (Author/CLB)