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Teachers and The LawTeachers and The Law77thth
Chapter 20Chapter 20The No Child Left Behind Act, The No Child Left Behind Act,
High Stakes Testing, and Other High Stakes Testing, and Other Current ControversiesCurrent Controversies
Fischer, Schimmel, StellmanFischer, Schimmel, Stellman
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Gerri Spinella Ed.D.Gerri Spinella Ed.D.Elizabeth McDonald Ed.D.Elizabeth McDonald Ed.D.
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Key Concepts Part IKey Concepts Part IThe No Child Left Behind Act, High StakesThe No Child Left Behind Act, High StakesTesting, and Other Current Controversies Testing, and Other Current Controversies
The No Child Left Behind Act
School Choice: Vouchers and
Charter Schools
Teacher Testing
High-Stakes Testing
Control of the Internet
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Key Concepts Part II Key Concepts Part II The No Child Left Behind Act, High StakesThe No Child Left Behind Act, High StakesTesting, and Other Current Controversies Testing, and Other Current Controversies
Frivolous Lawsuits
AIDS Awareness and Condom Distribution
Compulsory Community
Service
Protection of Homosexual Teachers and
Students
Public Education Funding
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Chapter 20 Chapter 20 The No Child Left Behind Act, High StakesThe No Child Left Behind Act, High StakesTesting, and Other Current Controversies Testing, and Other Current Controversies
Essential QuestionEssential Question
What are the controversial issues that have emerged or continue to emerge in regards to the educational and legal concerns of teachers and school districts?
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KEY TERMS- Chapter 19KEY TERMS- Chapter 19
AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) 441
“Highly qualified” teacher/paraprofessional
442
Legitimate educational purposes 445
Due Process 448
Evidentiary support 448
Appropriate sanction 448
Permanently enjoined 448
Parental privacy rights 450
Title IX 450
Rational Basis Test 452
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CaseCase
School District of Pontiac v. SpellingsSchool District of Pontiac v. Spellings
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• Main Features and Requirements of NCLB
• Each state develops a plan that addresses academic standards, academic assessments and accountability.
• Related lawsuits
The No Child Left Behind Act
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• Parental Choice
• Charter School
• The Voucher System
School Choice: Vouchers and Charter Schools
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CaseCase
Porter v. KlaghelzPorter v. Klaghelz
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• High-Stakes Testing– Standardized testing
• Determine tracking, promotions or granting diplomas
• Teacher Testing– Competency testing for
certification or recertification
Teacher Testing
High-Stakes Testing
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CaseCase
Hazelwood School Dist. V. Kuhlmeier Hazelwood School Dist. V. Kuhlmeier
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Initial Proceedings
Complaint Facts of claim by plaintiff seeks
DefendantAnswers
(30 days) or
motion to dismiss
Discovery Begins
Step by Step In The Court System
OUTCOME
EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATION
Interrogatories DepositionsDocument Requests
Settlement Conference
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Control of the InternetControl of the Internet
• Schools can legally restrict the use of school computers is the restrictions are related to legitimate educational purposes.
• Depending on the message and its consequences, schools can punish students for using their home computers to insult or harass students or teachers.
• Schools can restrict cell phones.
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• Federal Rule 11
• Sometimes lawyers and parents can be punished for filing frivolous lawsuits.
Frivolous LawsuitsFrivolous Lawsuits
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• Schools can require students to participate in an AIDS Awareness Assembly.
• Opt-out provisions
• In some states it is constitutional for public schools to give condoms to students without parental consent.
AIDS Awareness and Condom Distribution
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• Battles to pass and repeal antidiscrimination laws based on sexual orientation are likely to continue.
• Some states provide special protection for homosexual students.
• Equal Access Act … gay/straight alliance clubs.
Protection of Homosexual Teacher and
Students
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Resources Resources
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Summary of States, Cities, and Counties Summary of States, Cities, and Counties
Which Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation Which Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation
Lesbian and Gay Rights Docket , Lesbian and Gay Rights Docket , ACLU, N.Y. (1996) pp. 5-7ACLU, N.Y. (1996) pp. 5-7
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• Community service programs
• Compulsory community service is not Unconstitutional.
Compulsory Community ServiceCompulsory Community Service
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• Public school funding varies widely across states.
• “Equal opportunity for all” versus “ample and efficient.”
Public Education FundingPublic Education Funding
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Chapter 20Chapter 20The No Child Left Behind Act, High StakesThe No Child Left Behind Act, High StakesTesting, and Other Current Controversies Testing, and Other Current Controversies
ReflectionReflection
Because state education laws and constitutions often differ significantly and the laws are constantly changing, how can schools and teachers work to influence legal procedures in their local communities?