Equality vs. Equity
states are responsible for creating...
fair education systems
What is the top authority of law?
The U.S. Constitution
What three Amendments apply most to the education system?
1st, 10th, 14th
What does ESEA stand for?
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
U.S. copyright laws protect...
Text, images, music, videos, and other digital content
How many states faced court challenges about funding?
40
Does the constitution directly mention education?
No
What are the Key Rights for students from the 14th Amendment?
Cannot be denied life, liberty, or property without due process
What does NCLB act stand for
No Child Left Behind Act
Key factors courts consider when it comes to cyberbullying...
Did it disrupt the school environment? or/and Was another student harmed?
What was the impact of Brown v. Board and Plessy v. Ferguson?
ended legal segregation in schools
What is the Key Amendment regarding education?
10th Amendment
What are the 2 important clauses from the 1st Amendment?
Establishment Clause and Free Speech Clause
What did the ESSA replace?
Replaced the NCLB
What are 2-3 key legal concerns with social media?
1. privacy rights
2. sharing inappropriate content
3. School searches and monitoring
What is a key factor of resegregation?
1. "white flight"
2. economic differences
3. communities grouped by similar beliefs
Decisions made by courts are called...
Case Law
When was the 10th amendment adopted?
1791
what was a key shift from NCLB -> ESSA
1. more power given to states
2. states decide how to meet requirements
3. plans must still be approved by the U.S. department of education
What is the Final Authority of Law when it comes to Legal issues in technology?
U.S. Supreme Court
What was a Key term with desegregation of schools? (think "caused by laws" and "caused by social conditions")
1. De Jure Segregation
2. De Facto Segregation
Must all laws and decisions follow the Constitution?
Yes
What are two types of due process?
1. Substantive Due Process
2. Procedural Due Process
What is a key component of the NCLB
1. High Quality Teachers
2. Adequate Yearly Progress
3. Schools in Need of Improvement
What is a important legal question cyberbullying raises?
1. When does free speech become bullying?
2. When can schools discipline children?