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Right to Education

EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION….

“Everyone has the right to education.  Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages.” Article 26 (1)

Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.  It shall promote understanding,, tolerance and friendship among nations, racial or religious groups...” Article 26 (2)

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), 1948.

Right to Education Fact Sheet
Learn about the right to education in the U.S. and in Minnesota.

Right to Education Quiz
Test your knowledge of education in the U.S. with interactive and downloadable quizzes.

Take Action on Education
Find out how to get involved.

Right to Education PowerPoint
Download the Right to Equal Education in the U.S. PowerPoint presentation.

Lesson Plan: Barriers to Education within a U.S. High School
In this lesson, students will ask the question, is the right to an education extended to all U.S. students?  They will build an understanding of the barriers to education faced by their classmates.  Suitable for high school.

Lesson Plan: The People Behind the Statistics
This lesson aims to put a human face on violations of economic and social human rights in the U.S. by focusing on the issues of education, hunger, housing, and health. Suitable for high school.

Education Resources
Links to numerous online resources related to the right to education.

UDHR Toolkit Evaluation Form