Civil Rights and Education Laws Flashcards
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What does Title IX of the Education Act of 1972 prohibit?

  • Discrimination based on race
  • Discrimination based on age
  • Discrimination based on sex
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

  • Discrimination based on race
  • Discrimination based on religion
  • Discrimination based on sex
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What is academic freedom?

    The freedom of teachers to teach about an issue or to use a source in teaching without fear of penalty, reprisal, or harassment.

    What is misfeasance?

    <p>The performance of a lawful act in an illegal or improper manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is nonfeasance?

    <p>When an individual fails to perform a legal duty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is malfeasance?

    <p>An act that can't be done lawfully regardless of how it is performed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Pickering v. Board of Education?

    <p>The Supreme Court ruled that a public school teacher has a First Amendment right to criticize the school board.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does copyright law protect?

    <p>It makes it illegal to copy and distribute protected works without permission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Buckley Amendment?

    <p>A federal law describing access to a student's educational records.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Goss v. Lopez (1975) establish?

    <p>Students are entitled to certain due process rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is due process?

    <p>Following established legal procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Fourteenth Amendment ensure?

    <p>It made all persons born or naturalized in the United States citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a zero-tolerance policy?

    <p>A policy that makes no exceptions for anybody for any reason.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is corporal punishment in schools?

    <p>The use of physical force as a disciplinary measure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Tinker v. Des Moines?

    <p>Students do not lose Constitutional rights when they enter school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier determine?

    <p>The First Amendment does not protect all types of student speech in school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is sexual harassment?

    <p>The abuse of one's position of authority to force unwanted sexual demands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Franklin v. Gwinnett County Public Schools allow?

    <p>Students subjected to sexual harassment may sue for monetary damages under Title IX.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ruling in Engel v. Vitale?

    <p>State officials violated the First Amendment by writing a prayer for students.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier involve?

    <p>A school newspaper that required teacher approval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is child abuse?

    <p>Physical, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of a child.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is values clarification?

    <p>The process by which people come to understand their own values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are character education programs?

    <p>Programs that teach students about positive character traits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Lawrence Kohlberg?

    <p>Famous for his theory of moral development in children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Title IX of Education Act of 1972

    • Comprehensive federal law prohibiting discrimination based on race, age, or sex in educational settings.

    Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

    • Prohibits discrimination in employment regarding race, color, religion, national origin, or sex by employers, employment agencies, and unions.

    Academic Freedom

    • Grants teachers the liberty to discuss issues and utilize teaching sources without fear of repercussions, ensuring open dialogue and inquiry.

    Misfeasance

    • Involves performing a lawful act in an improper or illegal manner, potentially leading to liability.

    Nonfeasance

    • Refers to the failure of an individual to perform a legally required duty, which can have serious implications.

    Malfeasance

    • A wrongful act that cannot be legally performed, regardless of intent or manner.

    Pickering v. Board of Education

    • Supreme Court case asserting a public school teacher's First Amendment right to criticize the school board through writing, protecting free speech in education.
    • Legally prohibits the copying and distribution of works protected by copyright without securing permission from the author or their representative.

    Buckley Amendment (FERPA)

    • Defines access to a student's educational records, providing privacy rights under federal law.

    Goss v. Lopez (1975)

    • Affirmed that students possess certain due process rights within the educational context to ensure fair treatment.

    Due Process

    • Ensures that established legal procedures are followed, protecting individuals' rights in legal settings.

    Fourteenth Amendment

    • Grants citizenship to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States," reinforcing civil rights protections.

    Zero-Tolerance Policy

    • A strict policy with no exceptions made for rule violations, often applied in schools for specific behaviors.

    Corporal Punishment in Schools

    • Involves physical discipline applied by teachers to control student behavior, contentious in educational practice.

    Tinker v. Des Moines

    • Supreme Court ruling stating students retain their Constitutional rights at school as long as they do not disrupt the educational process.

    Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

    • Supreme Court decision limiting First Amendment protections for student speech within school-sponsored activities like newspapers.

    Sexual Harassment

    • Involves leveraging authority to impose unwanted sexual demands, creating a hostile environment.

    Franklin v. Gwinnett County Public Schools

    • Established that students facing sexual harassment in public schools can seek monetary damages under Title IX.

    Engel v. Vitale

    • Landmark Supreme Court ruling declaring that state-sponsored prayer in schools violates the First Amendment's Establishment Clause.

    Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier

    • Highlights the requirement for teacher oversight over student publications, addressing First Amendment rights in educational settings.

    Child Abuse

    • Encompasses physical, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of children, raising serious legal and ethical concerns.

    Values Clarification

    • A process through which individuals explore and comprehend their personal values and beliefs systems.

    Character Education Programs

    • Educational programs aimed at imparting positive character traits and practical applications in students' lives.

    Lawrence Kohlberg

    • Renowned for his theory of moral development in children, emphasizing the stages of ethical reasoning and morality.

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    This quiz features key definitions and concepts related to significant legislation in civil rights and education. Explore terms like Title IX of the Education Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Perfect for students looking to understand the impact of these laws.

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