Questions growing out of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act are provided, and United States Supreme Court rulings in "Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District versus Amy Rowley," a deaf child, are reviewed. The Court's decision is not viewed as a threat to educators' professional autonomy. (PP)

A study investigated how much sophomores and seniors enrolled in teacher education programs know about laws concerning children's rights and about federal, state, and local laws which affect teachers. Results indicate that both sophomores and seniors have much to learn in this area. Curriculum changes are suggested. (PP)

Court decisions concerning fiscal crisis in institutions of higher education are outlined, involving tenure, grounds for dismissal, and faculty participation in decision making. (FG)

A review of educational literature indicates that the term "student teaching" mistakenly has been applied to all professional laboratory experiences for preservice teachers. As a result, these activities have concentrated on the development of practical teaching skills whereas clinical laboratory experiences should encourage inquiry and…

Analyzes laws and relevant issues as they affect education in Portugal, noting the main issues for Portugal's teacher education development in the 1990s. Describes the impact of recent legal documents, the educational environment in Portugal, and new trends in teacher education. (SM)