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Book SynopsisEach of the four volumes in this set, as well as each volume independently, provide comparative analyses for researches, practitioners, and students of the law and education In examining law and education in various countries around the world. Designed to allow readers to learn from, rather than copy, the legal and educational systems in these volumes, the books are designed to generate thought and conversation on how education can be improved around the world. By having chapter authors, leading academicians in the home countries, follow the same template so it can be easier to compare similarities and differences, thereby helping to make the book user friendly. The value of these books is that they should help to enhance international awareness of the similarities and advantages associated with bringing together knowledge from various countries concerning education law.Volume 1, covering the British Commonwealth Nations in the south west Pacific region, namely Australia, Malaysia, New
Trade ReviewFor the past three decades, Charlie Russo has traveled the world offering an American perspective on education law and developing an encyclopedic knowledge of the countries he visited. With this multi-volume collection, Charlie and contributors draw on local experts to present one of the most comprehensive overviews of the education law throughout the globe. For those lawyers and educational policy makers who wish to learn from the experience of other nations, this collection is indispensable. -- William E. Thro, University Counsel & Associate Professor of Constitutional Studies, Christopher Newport University, recipient of Kaplin Award for Excellence in higher education law & policy scholarship, fellow of the National Association of College & University Attorneys & National Education…
In this first book of its kind, Russo and contributors examines the legal issues in education that impact teachers and students in Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Singapore. It also analyzes other emerging topics related to safety and technology. Together, the education law systems in these five nations allow for interesting analyses with a hope to enhance a common understanding of the status of K-12 education throughout the world. -- Suzanne Eckes, professor, department of educational leadership and policy studies, Indiana University, president-elect, Education Law Association (ELA)
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Overview of this Volume Conclusion Chapter 1: Australia Introduction Australian Legal System and Sources of Education Law Institutional Issues Teacher Rights and Duties Student Rights and Duties Emerging Issue Conclusion Chapter 2: Malaysia Introduction Legal and Constitutional Sources of Education Law Institutional Issues Teacher Rights Student Rights Emerging Issues Conclusion Chapter 3: New Zealand-Aotearoa Introduction The Sources of Education Law: Historical Development of Compulsory Attendance in a Bicultural Nation The Right to Education and The State’s Responsibility Education for Children with Special Needs The Right to Education in a Safe Environment: Secular Education - Freedom of Religion and Freedom from Religion Rights in Education School Discipline: Exclusionary Measures Teachers’ Employment and Rights Current and Emerging Issues Facing Schools Conclusion Chapter 4: Singapore Introduction Sources of Education Law Institutional Issues Faculty Rights Student Rights Emerging Issues Conclusion Chapter 5: Summary and Recommendations Introduction Summary and Analysis Legal Systems Institutional Issues Faculty Rights Student Rights Emerging Issues Recommendations Conclusion About the Editor About the Contributors
