Flunking Democracy
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Rebell argues here that schools have a constitutional duty to teach citizenship-and that forcing them to do so is the key to revitalizing our democracy.
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Michael A. Rebell is an experienced litigator focused on education law and a Professor of Law and Educational Practice. He is the Executive Director of the Campaign for Educational Equity at Teachers College, Columbia University. Rebell was co-counsel in a landmark school funding lawsuit, arguing before New York's highest court that the state was not adequately funding public schools. His prior litigation includes cases addressing funding for students with disabilities and serving as a court-appointed special master in special education matters.
- 2018
- 2009
Courts and Kids: Pursuing Educational Equity Through the State Courts
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The book examines the shift in responsibility for promoting educational equity from federal to state courts over the past thirty-five years, highlighting the decline of federal involvement in school desegregation. It provides a thorough analysis of the reasons behind state courts assuming this role and evaluates the effectiveness of their efforts in achieving the vision set forth in Brown v. Board of Education.