Studies in Judicial Remedies and Public Engagement


Michael A. Rebell, Editor-in-Chief
Drew Dunphy, Executive Editor


Studies in Judicial Remedies and Public Engagement, CFE’s current series of research papers, presents in-depth case studies of education finance litigation in particular states. The papers focus specifically on the role that public engagement played in implementing remedies in those cases.

CFE hopes that these studies will help build a model for the successful use of public engagement as a tool for social change. The papers, therefore, survey a wide range of reform experiences, including those where there was much public engagement and those where there was none. Each reflects a comprehensive review of court decisions, legislation, scholarly articles, governmental reports and interviews with major participants.

Volume One of the series contained five state case studies: Maryland, Kentucky, Alabama, Washington and Ohio. The volume also featured an overview of recent decisions and the trend toward plaintiff victories since 1989. The article examines these decisions in the context of constitutional principles and democratic theory, particularly the reemergence of a "democratic imperative" for adequate educational opportunities.

Volume Two of the series will include five state studies; the tentative list includes Colorado, Vermont, New Hampshire, Arizona, and recent events in New Jersey. The series will also feature an overview article written by Michael A. Rebell, CFE's executive director, that discusses a new definition of "adequate education" and methods for funding it that are emerging from recent litigations. Volume Two will begin with the Colorado case study in June 1999.

Individual papers are available for $8.00; a subscription to the entire volume of six papers is available for $40.00.

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