Adapted from its parent volume Education Law, 5^th Edition, this accessible text concisely introduces topics in law that are most relevant to teachers. Providing public school teachers with the legal knowledge necessary to do their jobs, A Teacher’s Guide to Education Law covers issues of student rights, discipline, negligence, discrimination, special education, teacher rights, hiring and firing, contracts, unions, collective bargaining, and tenure.
Special Features:

• This revised edition includes new content on bullying, privacy, discrimination, school finance, and issues relating to Internet and technology, as well as updated references and case law throughout.
• To aid comprehension, technical terms are carefully explained and summaries of key topics and principles are provided.
• Case law is presented within the context of real-world examples, making this text accessible to pre-service teachers who have little background in law.
• A companion website provides additional resources for students and instructors, such as links to full cases and a glossary of key concepts.