Teaching Cases
The cases on this page were written for an introductory undergraduate class on critical issues for the United States. They are designed to provide background and to stimulate discussion on domestic social issues of national importance. The cases support teaching in three broad topic areas: citizenship, public education, and economic inequality. Many of the cases can be used to address aspects of all three of these policy areas. For additional cases go to Mary Lovely and John Yinger’s teaching cases web page.
Anyone is welcome to download these cases and use them for teaching purposes.
These cases were designed solely for teaching purposes and should not be quoted or used for any other purpose.
Comments on any of the cases would be welcome.
Citizenship
On the Margins of Citizenship: Welfare Reform and Immigrant Rights
Should Felons be Allowed to Vote? Political Rights and Civic Responsibility
Public Education
Thorough and Efficient? Education Finance Reform in New Jersey
Who Will Graduate? The Syracuse City School District and Education Standards
Economic Inequality
Repeal of the Estate Tax: A Gift for the Rich or the End of an Unfair Burden?
Should Felons be Allowed to Vote? Political Rights and Civic Responsibility