The emphases of this paper are identification of system mechanisms and processes employed to achieve and enhance racial resegregation in education, placing an understanding of these mechanisms and processes within the context of the national desegregation efforts, presentation of the rationale for the National Institute of Education including…

Two 1975 Supreme Court decisions (Goss v. Lopez and Wood v. Strickland) have caused educators to reevaluate discipline policy in light of due process for students. Increased attention to student rights and concern for civil liberties have contributed to closer examination of suspension and expulsion in particular. School districts and state…

This report examines some of the changes taking place in the schools as a result of a growing recognition by the courts, as well as by parents and educators, that "students are persons." The author discusses recent developments affecting student rights, student responsibilities, and student participation in school governance. Discussed are…

This book contains a collection of 18 papers presented at the 1975 annual convention of the National Organization on Legal Problems of Education. All of the papers are organized around the topic of "Legal Problems in the Governance of Education." Titles of the individual papers include "Legal Issues in the Governance of American Education,""Points…

Most boards are insulated from misbehavior of college fraternities and sororities. This article shows how they could aid reforms by facilitating partnerships and developing a better understanding of today's Greek culture. To change the current culture, a renewed commitment is needed to develop working partnerships between the key constituencies…

This paper discusses ways that educators can develop a variety of school-based programs that can significantly reduce the threat of serious violence and disruptions. An effective technology of school safety, it states, begins with knowledge and understanding. The purpose of the paper is to outline the current state of knowledge about…

This compendium provides an overview of selected codes of student conduct, a selection of annotated legal decisions and important law review articles, and various National Association of College and University Attorney (NACUA) outlines on the issue of student discipline in both academic and nonacademic contexts. Part 1 lists nonacademic codes of…

This short monograph details a simple system of documentation that can be used with any school district's personnel evaluation process. The goal of the monograph is to help supervisors, especially principals, accord fair treatment to employees who are systematically evaluated. The documentation system is founded on the concept of communication.…

This bulletin reviews the results of a survey of college administrators and security officials by the Harvard School of Public Health concerning their schools' policies regarding alcohol problems on campus. A total of 529 respondents from 347 public and private four-year institutions were asked to complete a mailed questionnaire which examined…

Schools are expected to provide a safe environment and to play an active role in socializing children for participation in a civil society. Most schools have programs to prevent problem behavior and serious misconduct such as drug use and violence. But how good are these programs? A recent national study surveyed principals, teachers, program…

This discussion of college and university policy concerning misconduct of employees looks at legal standards of due process for discipline or dismissal; the parameters of "just cause"; employee rights to representation; and judicial rulings on a variety of misconduct issues such as criminal misconduct, sexual misconduct, alcohol, and drugs. (MSE)

Reports on 2 studies to assess attitudes to and moral reasoning about class rules among 117 Australian secondary students and 87 student teachers. Finds students' moral reasoning to be more advanced than predicted by Lawrence Kohlberg and based on the general welfare of students and teachers. (CFR)

Presents 10 major issues parents need to address effectively in order to advocate for their children's education (safety, discipline, practices and policies, grading, labels, bias, curriculum and schedules, standardized tests, homework, and subject anxiety). The article suggests appropriate questions to ask the schools. (SM)

Discusses the use of practical reasoning and practical argument techniques to improve classroom instruction. Contends that teachers may not apply the results of practical reasoning to instruction because of self-deception or intuitive beliefs. Concludes that the relationship between practical reasoning and practical arguments requires more study…

A follow-up study of college students' (n=474) cheating behaviors looked at extent of cheating, attitudes toward it, characteristics of cheaters/noncheaters, effectiveness of deterrents, and attitude changes from 1984-94. A significant rise in cheating was found, but with less rationalization. An additional 12 variables discriminating cheaters…