A Study of Awareness of School Teachers and Parents towards “Right To Education Act 2009” | Original Article

ABSTRACT:

Everyone has the right to education. “RTE” is one of the most fundamental rights of any human. Free-education must be provided at least of elementary level. The “Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009” was established in the year 2009 by the government of India. This made education mandatory for all in the age range of 6 to 14 years, until they have completed their basic education. As soon as the RTE was established, it was expected that the quality of education in schools will improve and better educational facilities will be provided to the students in all the schools.

Through this study, it is attempted for exploring the role and responsibilities of teachers in implementing “RTE Act 2009” and awareness over “RTE” amongst parents and the teachers teaching in the schools. The study carried out is an expressive study and the collection of data for this study is made with the help of various questionnaires which was made to attain the qualitative measures of the study. The most significant aim of this research is to point out the role of teachers and parents in implementing RTE Act.