Publisher's Synopsis
The second edition of Education Law in Canada is a comprehensive examination of the many legal issues that impact public education in Canada. Educational administration and policy researcher David C. Young puts forth a text indispensable for those who work in or are interested in Canadian education. With informative and easily accessible contributions from members of the legal and academic communities, this book addresses the value of education law, the legal and administrative framework of education, the role of the courts, teacher rights and duties, and student rights. The essays also shed light upon negligence and liability, issues of misconduct, bullying and cyberbullying, special education, and copyright. This second edition focuses on updated policies and litigation that have emerged in the area in recent years in addition to featuring extensive revisions and updates throughout. Vital reading for educators, lawyers, policymakers, and students, the second edition of Education Law in Canada provides readers with multifaceted reflections on the intersections of education and law through the Canadian case.
