International Journal for Education Law and Policy (IJELP), 16, 207-216, 2020
The right to have the environment protected for the benefit of present and future generations als... more The right to have the environment protected for the benefit of present and future generations also applies to public schools. Teachers and learners cannot enjoy the right to education if the right to a safe environment is not protected. Vandals and criminals have been violating this right before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. They have mostly been targeting unprotected public schools. A discourse and content analysis of media statements, legal and policy documents provides that a specific law and policy on how vandalism and break-ins should be prevented is needed. Education law and policy should play an important role in the prevention of vandalism and break-ins. The State and the schools' governing bodies should prevent vandalism and break-ins in public schools and communities should support these initiatives.
International Journal for Education Law and Policy (IJELP), 16, 207-216, 2020
The right to have the environment protected for the benefit of present and future generations als... more The right to have the environment protected for the benefit of present and future generations also applies to public schools. Teachers and learners cannot enjoy the right to education if the right to a safe environment is not protected. Vandals and criminals have been violating this right before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. They have mostly been targeting unprotected public schools. A discourse and content analysis of media statements, legal and policy documents provides that a specific law and policy on how vandalism and break-ins should be prevented is needed. Education law and policy should play an important role in the prevention of vandalism and break-ins. The State and the schools' governing bodies should prevent vandalism and break-ins in public schools and communities should support these initiatives.
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