American public education law primer
By: David C. Bloomfield
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Peter Lang primers
Publisher: Peter Lang; Lang Publishing, Incorporated, Peter
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 193
ISBN-13: 9781433109744; 9781453902684
Subjects: Educational law and legislation
Description: This readable introduction to American public education law is designed to assist practicing educators, college and graduate students, parents, and the public in better understanding and acting on everyday legal issues such as student and teacher expression, privacy, church/state separation, discipline, curriculum, legislating and lobbying, parent engagement, discrimination, special education, No Child Left Behind, and more. This second edition has been expanded to include recent cases and materials, including social networks and s/texting. Unique features include practical situations, the "Facts and Find" method to legal research, glossary, and the "Cascade" approach to understanding the American legal system.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The cascade of American public education law; title: Student issues; title: School district issues; title: State and federal issues.