Education Issues Take Spotlight in High Court

A detail of the West Facade of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington.

—J. Scott Applewhite/AP-File

Hot topics include religious-school tax credits, children's and workers' rights

The U.S. Supreme Court term that ended in June produced rulings significant for the rights of children, school employees, and those who would challenge government aid to religious schools.

The decisions were among roughly 10 during the 2010-11 term that involved issues of interest to school administrators, parents, or education advocates.

In particular, two cases that dealt with the relationship between the state and children resulted in decisions granting greater protections for young people in distinct...