Does every student have a right to an education?

While there's no universally legally binding declaration stating every student has an absolute "right" to an education in the same way some countries guarantee a right to healthcare or a right to a fair trial, the concept is widely accepted internationally and enshrined in many national constitutions and international human rights declarations.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Article 26, states that everyone has the right to education. However, the UDHR is a declaration, not a legally binding treaty.

Many countries have incorporated the right to education into their own national laws, often specifying the level of education that's guaranteed (e.g., primary education, secondary education). However, the *quality* and *accessibility* of this education varies drastically across the globe. Even within countries with stated rights to education, disparities exist based on factors like socioeconomic status, location, and disability.

Therefore, the answer is nuanced:

* Philosophically and morally: The vast majority of people believe every student has a right to an education.

* Legally: While not universally enforced as an absolute right in the same way other rights might be, it's enshrined in numerous international declarations and national laws, but the practical application and enforcement vary widely.

In short, the aspirational goal is universal access to education, but the reality falls short in many areas.