Exploring Administrative Decision-Making in Public Education

This book explores the intersections of negligence law in the context of public schooling and school policy. Today's schools face challenges that could easily, and even unintentionally, create a climate for an increase in negligence-based lawsuits. Vacillating laws and societal expectations force administrators to adjust to changing education paradigms as our traditional model of schooling responds to previously unimagined realities. There is no shortage of public policy demanding administrators' attention in response to increased gun violence, limitations on what children can read and what teachers can teach, how we refer to ourselves and each other, and more that emerge almost daily. This book defines Next-Gen Negligence, placing the tort's traditional elements in the context of an educator's current and future practice, elucidating the tremendous implications for education as a profession.

Expands the definition of "next-gen negligence" in the context of public school law and policy Provides insights into the shifting landscape of public education for school administrators Focuses on a growing and specific area of administrative liability

Autorentext

Beth Godett is Adjunct Professor of Education Law and Policy at Boston College and Rider University, USA. She brings 35 years of public school experience--as a teacher, principal at all grade levels, curriculum director, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. She has authored articles that look to the future of learning and schooling from a practical perspective intended to foster hope amid a rapidly changing landscape. Liana M. Nobile is an attorney specializing in premises liability disputes. Before becoming a defense attorney, Liana was an attorney at a plaintiff's personal injury firm. Her experience on both sides of the aisle has given her useful insight into resolving cases efficiently. She frequently blogs about current legal trends and hot topics and is also a guest speaker on many legal podcasts.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Traditional understandings of negligence.- Chapter 2: Administrators' responsibilities regarding negligence.- Chapter 3: Defining Next-Gen Negligence.- Chapter 4: Challenges from unintended sources.- Chapter 5: Challenges from parents.- Chapter 6: Challenges posed by public policy.- Chapter 7: Next-Gen Negligence and the right to an education.- Chapter 8: Next-Gen Negligence and free expression.- Chapter 9: Next-Gen Negligence and equity (including COVID).- Chapter 10: Next-Gen Negligence and discrimination.- Chapter 11: Next-Gen Negligence and special education.- Chapter 12: Next-Gen Negligence and workplace readiness.- Chapter 13: Next-Gen Negligence and mental health.- Chapter 14: Next-Gen Negligence and technology.- Chapter 15: Administrative practices under next-gen negligence.- Chapter 16: Next-gen negligence and projections for the future of public education.