The Path to Successful Community School Policy Adoption: A Comparative Analysis of District-Level Policy Reform Processes

This book examines policy factors and processes critical to the successful district-wide adoption of community schools in Baltimore City and Boston. It applies the Multiple Streams Model to compare policy determination and local stakeholder narratives over 16 years, highlighting the role of federal legislation, funding, and buy-in from coalitions, community leaders, and local advocates in Baltimore City's successful implementation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 13 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Drawing on extensive case studies of Baltimore City and Boston, this comprehensive volume identifies the critical policy factors and processes essential for the successful district-wide adoption of community schools. By employing the Multiple Streams Model (Kingdon) to conduct a comparative analysis of policy determination and the narratives of local stakeholders over a 16-year period, the chapters vividly illustrate the pivotal role of federal legislation, funding, and coalition building in ensuring policy adoption in Baltimore City. In contrast, Boston's more limited reforms are explored in the context of local challenges and hindering dynamics. Ultimately, the volume provides valuable recommendations for stakeholders to drive successful policy uptake in urban school districts.

This volume will appeal to students, scholars, and researchers with a keen interest in school reform, urban education, and policy studies. It offers a fresh perspective on the challenges and opportunities associated with community schools, providing valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to improve educational outcomes in urban areas.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032186641