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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.

Get informed about the right to education! Use our fact sheets to learn about the right to education and then test your knowledge of education in the U.S. with our quizzes. 

Get involved in promoting the right to education!  Use the resources and ideas in our Take Action guide to start working for the right to education. 

Get others interested in the right to education!  Use the PowerPoint presentation and lesson plans to educate your school or community about the right to education.

 

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. Grades 8-12

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.
Right to Education Fact Sheet

Learn about the right to education in the U.S.
Right to Education PowerPoint

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

Test your knowledge of education in the U.S. with our downloadable quiz.
Right to Education Resources

Connect with one of the many organizations seeking to fulfill the right to education in the United States.
Take Action on Education

Find out how to get involved.
UDHR Toolkit Evaluation Form

We would greatly appreciate your feedback on our toolkit!