Supreme Court Decisions

Supreme Court Decisions
Author: Jeffrey D. Stocks
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2021-09-23
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000503674

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The rich history of the U.S. Supreme Court affects everyone—so why just lecture about the landmark court decisions when you can engage students in the cases that changed the course of history? In Supreme Court Decisions, students will make predictions, use their knowledge of the Constitution, gain the perspective of people living during a historic period of time, and judge a case for themselves. The book takes students through 14 landmark cases including Dred Scott v. Sanford, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Mapp v. Ohio, Miranda v. Arizona, and more. Students will find cases such as New Jersey v. T.L.O. particularly interesting because of their continuing effect on and relevance to students in school today. Because these cases are sure to evoke different emotions and spark lively discussions among your students, the book also includes activities that will help you direct this energy into meaningful learning experiences. Your students will find the lessons in Supreme Court Decisions interesting, enjoyable, and engaging. Grades 7-12

We the Students

We the Students
Author: Jamin B. Raskin
Publisher: C Q Press Library Reference
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2000
Genre: Educational law and legislation
ISBN:

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Filled with real-life examples and exercises, We the Students helps students gain a greater understanding of constitutional law in an interesting and thought-provoking way. Designed for students and teachers in regular and A.P. social studies, history, journalism, constitutional law, and government classes, We the Students is full of interesting examples and exercises to provide students with a greater understanding of constitutional law in a way in which they can relate and enjoy. Specific cases covered include: -- Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District No. 21 -- Melton v. Young -- Bethel School District v. Fraser -- Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier -- Engel v. Vitale -- Lee v. Weisman -- New Jersey v. T.L.O. -- Vernonia School District v. Acton -- Goss v. Lopez -- Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka -- Plus 16 additional key cases. Designed for the Library and the Classroom: -- Suggested activities offer innovative ideas for team projects -- Historical material provides valuable context and points of reference -- Glossary definitions clarify fundamental concepts and terms -- Biographies of Justices introduce the men and women who shape our laws.

Supreme Court Decisions

Supreme Court Decisions
Author: Jeffrey D. Stocks
Publisher: PRUFROCK PRESS INC.
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2007-11
Genre: Constitutional law
ISBN: 1593632975

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Presents fourteen U.S. Supreme Court cases that changed history, with activities and discussion questions to generate active participation, and includes quick reference facts and background information for the teacher.

Achieving High Educational Standards for All

Achieving High Educational Standards for All
Author: Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education
Publisher:
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2002-04-15
Genre: Education
ISBN:

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The Council, with help from the US Department of Education, held the Millennium Convention in Washington, DC in September 2000. It gathered educators, researchers, and policy makers at the national, state, and local levels to assess success and failure in educating minority and disadvantaged students since the Brown vs, Board of Education decision nearly a half century before, report on research into the causes of the successes and failures, and review strategies and practices that hold promise for continuing improvements. There is no index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Equity and Adequacy in Education Finance

Equity and Adequacy in Education Finance
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1999-02-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0309173957

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Spending on K-12 education across the United States and across local school districts has long been characterized by great disparitiesâ€"disparities that reflect differences in property wealth and tax rates. For more than a quarter-century, reformers have attempted to reduce these differences through court challenges and legislative action. As part of a broad study of education finance, the committee commissioned eight papers examining the history and consequences of school finance reform undertaken in the name of equity and adequacy. This thought-provoking, timely collection of papers explores such topics as: What do the terms "equity" and "adequacy" in school finance really mean? How are these terms relevant to the politics and litigation of school finance reform? What is the impact of court-ordered school finance reform on spending disparities? How do school districts use money from finance reform? What policy options are available to states facing new challenges from court decisions mandating adequacy in school finance? When measuring adequacy, how do you consider differences in student needs and regional costs?