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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Legal and Policy Issues in Special Education in an Era of Reform. A Legal Memorandum: Quarterly Law Topics for School Leaders, Spring 2005
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Katsiyannis, Antonis; Zhang, Dalun; Hendricks, April – National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), 2005
According to the U.S. Department of Education (2003), in 2002-03, the number of students with disabilities between the ages of 6 and 21 who were served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was 5,946,202. About 80% of students with disabilities were educated in general education and resource room settings. In contrast, only…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Objectives, Educational Improvement, Federal Programs
NASSP Legislative Recommendations for High School Reform
National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), 2005
This report outlines a comprehensive series of recommendations for federal policies and programs related to high schools to improve the quality of high school education and academic achievement for all students. It is based on National Association of Secondary School Principals' (NASSP's) publication entitled "Breaking Ranks II: Strategies for…
Descriptors: Educational Change, School Restructuring, High Schools, Educational Policy
Buyer Beware: Negotiating Legal and Fair Contracts between Schools and Food and Beverage Companies. A Legal Memorandum: Quarterly Law Topics for School Leaders, Fall 2004
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Underwood, Julie – National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), 2004
Exclusive vending contracts with food and beverage companies can produce much-needed revenue for school districts. However, these pouring and vending contracts as well as other forms of exclusive vendor contracts are often the subject of contentious public debate and legal challenges. Even the language used to refer to such agreements varies:…
Descriptors: School Business Relationship, Vendors, Contracts, Food Service