Music and School Networks/Computers

I am grappling with the issue of teachers downloading via the Internet, personal Cd's or school purchased media music and saving these songs on either a school computer or the school network. The teachers claim that the songs are used to "teach" their curriculum. The subjects range from music to science to library services.

1. Can a teacher make a personal purchase of Cd's or song downloads and store the music on either a classroom computer or the school server and use this music for teaching purposes?
2. Does the answer to question one change if the purchase is made by school finances?
3. Can a teacher bring in a personal CD and play the entire CD during a class activity?

Thank you for your suggestions and information. R. Miller
Director of Technology
District in Connecticut Received on Fri Feb 18 2005 - 00:30:29 GMT