The Constitution and the Right to Education: An Analysis of Constitutional Law Perspectives
Keywords:
Right to Education, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Implementation, International Case Study
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the regulation and implementation of the right to education in the constitution with a focus on the perspective of constitutional law. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach, examining the Indonesian constitution as well as international comparisons with countries that have advanced education systems such as Finland and Japan. The results show that although the right to education is recognized in the constitution, its implementation in Indonesia still faces various challenges, including unequal access to and quality of education. The Constitutional Court has an important role in upholding this right through significant decisions. International case studies provide insights into best practices that can be adopted to strengthen the national education system. The proposed policy recommendations include increased budget allocations, continuous training for teachers, equitable development of education infrastructure, enforcement of anti-discrimination policies and increased collaboration between the government, communities and the private sector. This research makes an important contribution in understanding the dynamics of constitutional law related to the right to education and offers solutions to improve its implementation in Indonesia.
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Toubat, H., mahafzah, E., & Balas, H. (2019). Oversight on the constitutionality of laws: a case study of the jordanian constitutional court. JLPG. https://doi.org/10.7176/jlpg/82-03
Vesterdal, K. (2019). Championing human rights close to home and far away: human rights education in light of national identity construction and foreign policy in norway. Human Rights Education Review, 2(1), 05-24. https://doi.org/10.7577/hrer.2907
Yewande, T. and Olawunmi, A. (2023). Exploring the impact of cultural beliefs and practices on women's education in northern nigeria. Journal of Education Review Provision, 3(1), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.55885/jerp.v3i1.191
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2024-07-28
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Yulfa Mulyeni. (2024). The Constitution and the Right to Education: An Analysis of Constitutional Law Perspectives. International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS), 6(3), 852-857. https://doi.org/10.56338/ijhess.v6i3.5767
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