For many of education managers the phrase “law” immediately becomes an incomprehensible maze of acts, administrative policies and judicial decisions. Every situation that arises in a school is governed by laws, rules and regulations, and every educators needs to be familiar with these and respect the rights and responsibilities of all interested parties. Every education manager and educators also be familiar with and understand education law so that they can use it to enhance learning and teaching. An understanding of the legal framework starts with an understanding of what it meant by the notion of “law”. This concept forms part of the daily life of every person in all nations in the world.
In many aspects of education, like legal issues that govern students, it can be said that it is the law that provides the best means that should be used in disciplining students. With this regard therefore, the law and regulatory issues dictate either in individual school or in all schools what is the best method of disciplining them Lines. In the early days, the management of education and more specifically schools in many countries was in the hands of the state government. This shows that the government at federal or regional level was responsible in determining educational funding, methods of disciplining teachers and students, and accreditation in schools. Whatever the case may be, in order to achieve the intended goal of education policy and plan of the country all individuals in a school should have freedom of speech but this is not what is happening in most countries as school administrators usually restricts students’ freedom of speech. It is of paramount importance that all educators and policy formulators should pay much attention to the law concerning education in order to make sure that the law is not bent in the process of providing education to citizens.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Accreditation and regulatory issues in Education
- Federal and regional state constituents and law in Education
- Institutional and individual legal issues in Education
- Freedom of speech in Schools
- Separation of church and state
- Methods of Disciplining Students
- Common Law
- Case laws and specific Pieces of education legislation
Objectives and Key Themes
This study analyzes the legal aspects governing students' and teachers' rights and responsibilities within educational institutions, examining the interplay between law and education. It explores the regulatory processes impacting various emerging trends and issues in education, including accreditation, disciplinary methods, and the evolving roles of state and local governments in educational management.
- The legal framework governing education and its impact on students and teachers.
- The role of accreditation in ensuring educational quality and standards.
- Legal issues related to school management, including disciplinary procedures.
- The shifting responsibilities of state and local governments in educational governance.
- The legal aspects of emerging trends in education, such as globalization and distant learning.
Chapter Summaries
Introduction: This introductory chapter sets the stage for the study by outlining the critical role of governments in providing education globally, particularly through public school systems. It highlights the increasing influence of legal aspects in managing these systems, especially concerning the globalization of education and its implications for distant or blended learning. The chapter emphasizes the importance of understanding the legal rights and responsibilities of students and teachers, focusing on both institutional and individual perspectives. It briefly touches upon the legal frameworks concerning school construction and the grading systems that determine student progression, using examples such as the No Child Left Behind Act. Finally, the introduction stresses the significance of legal frameworks in student discipline and the evolving roles of various levels of government in educational management.
Accreditation and regulatory issues in Education: This chapter delves into the process of educational accreditation, defining it as a certification of authority, competency, and credibility within educational institutions. It underscores the role of external bodies in evaluating whether educational institutions meet applicable standards and the potential consequences of failing to meet these standards. The chapter highlights the legal mandate for government organizations to carry out accreditation and the implications for institutions found not to provide adequate education, emphasizing the role of accreditation in ensuring quality and identifying institutions worthy of investment.
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This preview provides a comprehensive overview of education law, including the table of contents, objectives and key themes, chapter summaries, and keywords. It covers accreditation and regulatory issues, federal and regional state constituents and law, institutional and individual legal issues (such as freedom of speech in schools, separation of church and state, disciplinary methods, common law, and case laws), and the legal framework governing students' and teachers' rights and responsibilities.
What are the key objectives and themes of the study?
The study analyzes the legal aspects governing students' and teachers' rights and responsibilities within educational institutions. It explores the interplay between law and education, regulatory processes impacting emerging trends (including accreditation, disciplinary methods), and the evolving roles of state and local governments in educational management. Key themes include the legal framework governing education, the role of accreditation, legal issues related to school management and disciplinary procedures, shifting governmental responsibilities, and the legal aspects of emerging trends like globalization and distance learning.
What is covered in the introduction chapter?
The introduction outlines the critical role of governments in providing education globally, focusing on public school systems. It highlights the increasing influence of legal aspects in managing these systems, particularly concerning the globalization of education and its implications for distance or blended learning. The chapter emphasizes understanding the legal rights and responsibilities of students and teachers, touching upon legal frameworks concerning school construction, grading systems (using examples like the No Child Left Behind Act), student discipline, and the evolving roles of different levels of government in educational management.
What does the chapter on accreditation cover?
This chapter defines educational accreditation as a certification of authority, competency, and credibility within educational institutions. It discusses the role of external bodies in evaluating institutions against applicable standards and the consequences of failing to meet these standards. It highlights the legal mandate for government organizations to conduct accreditation and its implications for institutions deemed inadequate, emphasizing accreditation's role in ensuring quality and identifying institutions worthy of investment.
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The preview also touches upon numerous other legal issues relevant to education, including freedom of speech in schools, the separation of church and state, various methods of disciplining students, common law principles, and relevant case laws and specific pieces of education legislation.
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- Tegegn B. Geribo (Author), 2011, Education and Law, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/181123
