School Law and the Public Schools: A Practical Guide for Educational Leaders - Hardcover

Essex, Nathan L.

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9780205273591: School Law and the Public Schools: A Practical Guide for Educational Leaders

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ISBN 10: 0205273599 ISBN 13: 9780205273591

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, 1999

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Provides practical knowledge of legal issues that affect the organization and administration of public schools. Begins with a discussion of major legal issues followed by relevant constitutional, statutory, and case law. A unique feature of this book is its focus on developing administrative guidelines that address the issues discussed in each chapter. These guidelines help readers in their day-to-day decisions and actions as they encounter legal challenges. Appendices include selected constitutional provisions and federal statutes and a glossary of legal terms. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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If you have questions on how educational leaders repsond to the legal challenges facing their organizations, or how they ensure their organizations are achieving their mission without unduly restricting the constitutional rights and personal freedoms of their students and staff; or if you wonder how leaders know when they are operating within the law and how can they build and foster an organizational culture that places high value on the personal rights and uniqueness of each individual, then this book provides the answers!

This book includes comprehensive and practical coverage of the relevant legal issues that affect the organization and administration of public schools, using minimal legal jargon, and timely court case studies. Topics within the chapters include: School Prayers; Athletic Contests; Protests and Demonstrations; Gangs and Dress; Search and Seizure; The Use of Pagers and Cellular Phones; Mental Distress; Rights of Parents; and Insubordiation. This book is for practicing and prospective educational leaders, teachers, and policy makers.

About the Author:

Nathan L. Essex is a professor of Educational Law and Leadership at the University of Memphis and President of Southwest Tennessee Community College. He received a B.S. in English at Alabama A&M University, an M.S. in Educational Administration at Jacksonville State University, and a Ph.D. in Administration and Planning at the University of Alabama.

Essex’s interests include law, educational policy, and personnel administration. He has served as consultant for more than 100 school districts and numerous educational agencies. He served as a policy consultant with the Alabama State Department of Education for 12 years and received numerous awards in recognition of his contributions in the field of education. He is the recipient of the Truman M. Pierce Award for Educational Leadership, for outstanding contributions which advanced the direction of education in the state of Alabama; the Academic Excellence Award in recognition of professional achievement and academic excellence in the research, service, and teaching of education, Capstone College of Education Society, The University of Alabama; Teaching Excellence Award; Distinguished Service Award – Who’s Who in the State of Tennessee; The University of Memphis Distinguished Administrator of the Year 1995-1996, “Educator on the Move,” the University of Memphis; Phi Delta Kappa, the Presidents award for leadership and serve to the community, Youth Services, Inc.; Who’s Who in Corporate Memphis, Grace Magazine; and President Bush’s Community Service Award, just to name a few. Essex has published numerous articles, book chapters, and newsletters on legal issues. Many of his works appear in The Administrator’s Notebook, The Horizon, Compensation Review, The Clearinghouse, The American School Board Journal, American Management Association, Community College Review, Education and Law, and many other professional journals. He is highly sought by educators at all levels to share his knowledge and expertise regarding legal issues that impact public schools.

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