American Public School Law

by Kern Alexander, M. Alexander

This market-leading text for graduate-level courses in educational law is a combined textbook/casebook that provides a comprehensive view of the law that governs the public school system of America. The case method approach allows instructors to involve discussion to discover and expose the reasoning of the law. This helps students relate factual situations to the law while recognizing similar experiences they may have as practicing teachers and administrators.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

1386 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Collette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved having the author as a teacher.

[Lisa Gusewelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this for my legal issues in education class, and I learned an incredible amount about the legal system, reading and understanding case law, and the heavy weight of judge's words. I appreciated the connection to America's history, the implications and new gray areas caused by each case, and learning more about the constitution and important human rights acts.

What I felt was lacking was a lawyer's perspectives on problems or questions left unanswered by certain cases and a focus on the impeding corporations' influence on public education, homeschooling (though this was not left out), and online education (which was gaining much prevalence prior to covid and has had interesting current events as a result. I also wondered if having the Sandy Hook court cases within the tort section was not purposely left out.

I am thankful to have spent time learning this and becoming a much more reasonable mind when it comes to the justice system. There were many inaccuracies and misunderstandings that I had in regards to my, my students, and the schools rights that I modestly will say that I am less ignorant of.

[Kevin · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this for a class and I actually did enjoy a lot of it. The book does a great job of providing the legal case literature supplemented with good introductions and analysis. Some of the law jargon is tough (with me not being a lawyer) but it does a good job breaking it open for someone with little experience with law. Finally, it covers so many issues that I will definitely use this book as a reference book for when I become a principal.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this for a college class and having zero law experience, it was surprisingly interesting to read after I got through some of the law jargon. The cases were interesting and very relevant to teaching and administrative duties. I'm very glad I was exposed to this book.

[Dr. · Rating 3 out of 5]

A traditional law book. All of the major cases in educational law, briefs, and reviews.

[Ammie]

UMMM...not one you need to rush out and buy.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not something you would run out and buy but I really enjoyed my Educational Law class and reading the court cases contained in this book.

[Marie Youngblood · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoy reading my education school law book. These laws in this book will be very helpful to you if you would have to plead a case one day. From: Marie !

[Barbi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although this book was a little too dense at times, for the most part, it made education law as simple and straight-forward as possible. Overall, it was actually an interesting read.

[Dean · Rating 1 out of 5]

My prof spontaneously and covertly changed the meeting day/time of my class, and now I am unable to attend. Jerk!

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Boring but necessary....get case studies and analysis....those of you in a 75 program or work in a public school it's like the Catechism....a necessary evil....

[Erin McDonnell-Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Provides brief overviews of importantly educational law cases among many different categories. Easy to read and follow along.

[Becky Mckercher]

Not a bad read as far as textbooks go.

[Nikisha Diehl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this book for grad class.. Need I say more??
I learned lot about school law which will come in handy very soon

[Wafa Hozien · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book due to the fact that Alexander actually updates this book as well. Rich in Supreme court cases and other examples of the topics discussed in a school law course.

[Mike Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful in my studies and preparing for educational law. Reads like a legal textbook but in context it was/will be very useful.

[Analese · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ed. D Reading!

Good stuff, interesting reads, a little dry for those of us not used to law reading. Essential for all those interested in becoming public school leaders.

[Immanythings · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great text for case law on education old and new