Politics of Education Policy in an Era of Inequality: Possibilities for Democratic Schooling

In a context of increased politicization led by state and federal policymakers, corporate reformers, and for-profit educational organizations, The Politics of Education Policy in an Era of Inequality explores a new vision for leading schools grounded in culturally relevant advocacy and social justice theories.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 11 December 2018
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In the backdrop of a growing politicization driven by state and federal policymakers, corporate reformers, and for-profit educational organizations, The Politics of Education Policy in an Era of Inequality delves into a novel vision for leading schools rooted in culturally relevant advocacy and social justice theories. This timely volume addresses the origins and consequences of escalating accountability for educational leaders and reevaluates the role that educational leaders should and can assume in education policy and political processes. This book offers a critical perspective and analysis of the current education policy landscape and leadership practices, explores the challenges and opportunities inherent in teaching and leading schools, and examines the structural, political, and cultural interplay between school principals, district leaders, and state and federal policy actors. A valuable resource for practicing and aspiring leaders, The Politics of Education Policy in an Era of Inequality shares a theoretical framework and strategies for fostering connections between education researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

In the context of a heightened politicization propelled by state and federal policymakers, corporate reformers, and for-profit educational organizations, The Politics of Education Policy in an Era of Inequality embarks on a pioneering exploration of a new vision for guiding schools grounded in culturally relevant advocacy and social justice theories. This timely volume addresses the genesis and ramifications of escalating accountability for educational leaders and reevaluates the role that educational leaders should and can undertake in education policy and political processes. This book provides a critical appraisal and analysis of the contemporary education policy landscape and leadership practices, delves into the complexities and opportunities associated with teaching and leading schools, and examines the intricate, political, and cultural interactions between school principals, district leaders, and state and federal policy actors.

In the realm of a growing politicization propelled by state and federal policymakers, corporate reformers, and for-profit educational organizations, The Politics of Education Policy in an Era of Inequality ventures into a novel vision for leading schools rooted in culturally relevant advocacy and social justice theories. This timely volume addresses the origins and consequences of escalating accountability for educational leaders and reevaluates the role that educational leaders should and can assume in education policy and political processes. This book offers a critical perspective and analysis of the current education policy landscape and leadership practices, explores the challenges and opportunities inherent in teaching and leading schools, and examines the intricate, political, and cultural interplay between school principals, district leaders, and state and federal policy actors.

Weight: 476g
Dimension: 179 x 254 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138930193