Teachers and the Law""At the moment, this is the best [education law] book on the market. I like the way this book shows students about potential troubles and how they may go about avoiding legal hassles."" " " -Fumie K. Hashimoto, Saint Martin's College ""I believe that this is a very comprehensive text that generates a great deal of discussion in my class."" " " -Leonard R. Goduto, Rider University "Teachers and the Law" is the only text that provides a question and answer format that addresses every aspect of school law from a teacher's and school administrator's perspective. Clearly written and useful to both teachers and school administrators, this text focuses on legal issues reflecting current trends that are important to educators in the 21st century. The authors designed the text for school professionals seeking an easy to use reference on every important area of school law, including student and employee rights, the impact of the No Child Left Behind Act on those rights, and how to understand their legal rights and responsibilities. New to This Edition
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Contents
Teachers and the Legal System | 1 |
PART ONE The Legal Aspects of Teaching | 13 |
How Secure Is My Employment? | 25 |
Copyright | |
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