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50 Years of ERIC
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Ryan, James E. – Education Next, 2003
Reviews "Davey v. Locke," an Establishment Clause case before the Supreme Court. The Court will decide the constitutionality of Washington State's Blaine Amendment, prohibiting aid to religious schools. The lawsuit began when a state agency, citing the Blaine Amendment, revoked Joshua Davey's state-funded scholarship after he switched his major…
Descriptors: College Students, Court Litigation, Scholarships, State Church Separation
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Viteritti, Joseph P. – Education Next, 2002
Describes the facts and legal basis of federal court decisions in "Zelman v. Simmons-Harris," a case before the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if Cleveland's school voucher program violates the Establish Clause. Discusses the possible educational, legal, and political consequences of the Court's decision. (On June 27, 2002, the Supreme Court…
Descriptors: Blacks, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation
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Peterson, Paul E. – Education Next, 2002
Describes oral arguments before U.S. Supreme Court in "Zelman v. Simmons-Harris," focusing on questions asked by Supreme Court Justices and answers provided by attorneys. Briefly speculates on Court's decision based on Justices' questions. (On June 27, 2002, the Supreme Court ruled that Cleveland's voucher program is constitutional.) (PKP)
Descriptors: Educational Vouchers, Elementary Secondary Education, State Church Separation