After reading and studying this chapter, you should be able to:
- Explain the relationships between the U.S. Constitution and the role and responsibilities of the states in ensuring the availability of public schools for all children. (INTASC 7: Planning)
- Describe critical issues about the role of public schools for which the courts are being used to resolve points of debate. (INTASC 9: Reflection)
- Identify and describe court-established guidelines related to the use of public funds for private schools. (INTASC 9: Reflection)
- Identify and describe court-established guidelines related to religious activities in public schools. (INTASC 7: Planning)
- Outline the role of statutes and court decisions related to civil rights and affirmative action as they relate to schools. (INTASC 9: Reflection)
- Summarize key components of the rights and responsibilities of teachers as determined by key U.S. Supreme Court decisions. (INTASC 9: Reflection)
- Be clear about a teacher's responsibilities and liabilities related to negligence. (INTASC 7: Planning)
- Distinguish between students' rights and responsibilities as citizens and their rights and responsibilities as students. (INTASC 9: Reflection)
